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Community Highlights
Kenechukwu Mbanisi featured on iHeart Radio's "NightSide With Dan Rea"
Kene was a guest on the podcast episode to discuss the future of humanoid robots in our society. Listen to the episode.
Olin Takes Community-Centered Approach to Navigating AI
As capabilities of AI continue to evolve at a rapid pace, Olin faculty are approaching the usage of AI in the same way they approach engineering challenges: by listening, thinking critically and learning together. Read the story.
Engineering with Character: Olin Wins $400K Grant to Advance Moral Action
Olin has received a three-year, $399,355 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a project of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, to make character development a more ubiquitous part of the Olin experience. Read the story.
Mikell Taylor ’06 Named a MassLive.com Most Influential Innovator
Mikell was recognized as "one of the most grounded public voices in a hype-prone industry" as she helps shape the future of robotics through a commitment to trust, safety and real-world impact. Read more. |
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Coming Up
SAG is Here!
Check your email: The Student Academic Grant (SAG) Spring Application is being emailed TODAY, Sept. 8, 2026, with a DUE DATE of Sept. 22, by 5 p.m. Learn more about SAG Awards.
Wed., Sept. 9: Acronym in the President's Suite
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. / President's Suite (Milas Hall 2nd floor)
President May, Shayla and Anastasia are sponsoring Acronym! Please visit for a hot drink and snack. We hope to see you there!
Wed., Sept. 9: Convocation
12 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. / Dining Hall & MAC
We will open the academic year with Convocation, an annual event that welcomes the incoming class to Olin where we will connect, eat together and engage in a shared academic experience.
Thurs., Sept. 10 - Fri., Sept. 11: Voices of Olin - Artifact Submission and In-Person Story Recording Sessions
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Library
Celebrate the inauguration of President R. May Lee and be part of a collective physical and auditory experience! All students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to bring artifacts and record stories. Contact gzolla@olin.edu with any questions.
Fri., Sept. 18 - Sat., Oct. 3: Voices of Olin
MH Mezz
Celebrate the inauguration of President R. May Lee and be part of a collective physical and auditory experience! Artifacts submitted by Oliners will be displayed on illuminated pedestals, while their stories will be presented through spatial audio that activates as visitors pass by.
Sat. Sept. 19: Fall Open House 2026
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Campus-Wide
Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to meet current students, staff and faculty, and will hear more about Olin's unique, project-based curriculum. Learn more.
Thurs., Sept. 24 - Sat., Sept. 26: Alumni and Family Weekend 2026
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Thurs., Sept. 24: President May Lee in conversation with Alfred Engelberg (4:30 - 5:30 p.m. / Norden Auditorium): Join President Lee for a thought-provoking conversation with Alfred Engelberg, author of Breaking the Medicine Monopolies, whose groundbreaking work helped establish the modern generic drug industry. Learn more.
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Fri., Sept. 25: Olin Then and Now Faculty Panel (10 a.m., Norden Auditorium): Founding faculty and staff will share their reflections on the past 20 years.
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Sat., Sept. 26: Community BBQ with President (12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Oval): The Olin community and our guests will celebrate the inauguration of President May Lee. A campus-wide celebration will follow the ceremony.
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Sat., Sept. 26: SERV Community Activity (12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / Oval): SERV (Support, Encourage, and Recognize Volunteerism) will be hosting a hygiene kit packing station. Stop by between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to pack kids’ hygiene kits to donate to Circle of Hope, a Needham nonprofit providing health and opportunity for individuals/families in need. Feel free to also drop off gently used clothing donations.
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Sat., Sept. 26: Student Teams and Club Expo (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. / Oval): Find out more about the student teams and clubs. Sign up to participate.
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Sat., Sept. 26: Career Networking Event (4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.): Students can join alumni and supportive parents to get industry tips and national and global career advice.
Fri., Sept. 25: Presidential Inauguration
1 p.m. / Olin College
The Olin community and our guests will celebrate the inauguration of President R. May Lee. A campus-wide celebration will follow the ceremony from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. See more information.
Wed., Oct. 7: Career Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / Campus Center
Join us for the Career Fair, where Olin will welcome a selection of hiring organizations and grad schools to campus. Activities will mainly take place on the second-floor mezzanine and the Crescent Room. This event is open to all current students and alumni, all class years and majors. Learn more. Please note:
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