Progress vs. Security: Dual-Use Technology Development
MIT hosts a panel on dual-use technology development, exploring how rapid innovation in biotech, AI, and data systems can advance science and society while raising security and governance concerns. Experts discuss responsibility, oversight, and policy pathways for safe, ethical innovation.
Thesis Defense: Katya Khalizeva
Katya Khalizeva defends her PhD thesis, 'Global stabilization of the transcriptome in mitotic cells,' in the Cheeseman lab at MIT. This formal academic defense, held in the McGovern Auditorium, Whitehead Institute, showcases advances in transcriptome regulation during cell division and welcomes the scholarly community.
BA in Art Capstone Symposium 2026
Boston University College of Fine Arts presents the BA in Art Capstone Symposium 2026, featuring five senior artists presenting final projects that fuse research with studio practice. This evening showcases the culmination of four years of study in the School of Visual Arts and invites the campus and public to view emerging art across media.
Deadline to report advising conversation (First Years)
Harvard University's Advising Programs sets a deadline for first-year students to report an advising conversation. The reporting task is due by 11:59 PM UTC on April 27, 2026, as noted on the calendar page. Visit the Advising Programs site for details and instructions.
Legislative Matters Committee Meeting
Open public meeting of Somerville's Legislative Matters Committee to review proposed legislation, hear public input, and discuss policy implications. The session provides residents, professionals, and interested stakeholders a formal, council-like setting to shape municipal decisions.
Open Data Science Conference 2026
Open Data Science Conference 2026 gathers data scientists, engineers, and researchers at Boston's Hynes Convention Center for a full day of talks, tutorials, and networking on April 28, 2026, highlighting the latest in machine learning, analytics, and open data.
April Coffee Chat with Graduate Admission
Join Suffolk University's Graduate Admission team for a casual Zoom chat about the application process and graduate program options. Get answers to your questions, hear tips from the director, and learn deadlines in a friendly, informative session.
Woods College Graduate Resources Virtual Fair
Join Woods College's Graduate Resources Virtual Fair on Zoom. This live session walks you through off-campus housing, graduate financial aid, career services, and graduate-student life, helping you understand day-one support for Boston College grads.
Pre-departure funding submission deadline
Final deadline for students to submit pre-departure requirements to receive funding for a Harvard program. Submit all documents by April 29, 2026 to qualify for funds; listed on Harvard's calendar with venue at Harvard University.
Last day of spring term classes.
Harvard University in Cambridge marks the last day of spring term classes, a milestone in campus life. The day typically features final lectures and wrap-up activities as students finish courses for the term.
Spring Session 2 Half-Term Classes End
Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences marks the end of Spring Session 2 (half-term) for courses that run this term. A calendar notice signals the final day for half-term classes; check Course Search by session for eligible courses.
Exams (JD + LLM)
A campus-wide exams period at Boston College for JD and LLM students from Apr 29 through May 11. Students sit formal law exams at various campus venues on Chestnut Hill, marking a high-stakes, focused end of term in a traditional university setting.
Thesis Defense - Yuan Yao
MIT hosts a thesis defense by Yuan Yao on the combinatorics of triangulations of products of two simplices. The talk explores the rich combinatorial structure of these triangulations and their links to polyhedral geometry, tropical geometry, topology, algebraic geometry, and matroid theory. Aimed at students and researchers in combinatorics and geometry.
Together for Hope 2026
Together for Hope 2026 at Boston's Hynes Convention Center features keynote talks and panel discussions on resilience, social impact, and community empowerment. Hosted by Signature Boston, the day offers networking with leaders driving hopeful initiatives in a dynamic convention setting.
ODSC AI East 2026 Conference - Day 2
ODSC AI East 2026 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston brings expert-led sessions on GenAI, LLMs, and modern ML/deep learning. Ideal for developers, data scientists, and tech leaders seeking practical insights and hands-on guidance.
Navigating the Noise: Information Literacy Symposium
Free half-day conference and networking event hosted by the Fenway Library Organization at Suffolk University in Boston. 'Navigating the Noise' examines how evolving media landscapes shape information literacy and libraries' roles in free speech, with discussions and networking from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on April 29, 2026.
MIT HEALS Core Facility Innovation Symposium
MIT HEALS hosts the Core Facility Innovation Symposium, celebrating discoveries enabled by collaborations between MIT researchers and shared core facilities. The event features dual presentations where lab scientists and core facility staff share the story of their discoveries and collaborative innovations, highlighting cross-disciplinary teamwork and transferable techniques.
FounderCrush
Harvard College presents FounderCrush, a premier student founder showcase at the SOCH spotlighting campus projects and creative ventures. Students from CE11 Studio Lab, H2A, MCB 102, GRID, and collaborating programs will share demos, pitches, and insights in a lively campus showcase.
BME Senior Design
Boston University hosts the BME Senior Design showcase featuring capstone projects by Biomedical Engineering seniors. Attendees can explore student innovations, ask questions, and network with peers and faculty in a professional campus setting.
Undergraduate leave-of-absence deadline
Harvard College's official calendar marks April 30, 2026 as the last ordinary date for undergraduates to be granted a leave of absence. This administrative deadline affects deferrals, withdrawals, and policy timing on campus, with implications for students navigating academic plans.
Spring 2026 Leaves/Withdrawal Deadline (75% Tuition)
Harvard's Spring 2026 Leaves/Withdrawal deadline: 75% tuition due for leaves of absence or withdrawal if filed by April 30, 2026. Housing and meals billed separately. For questions, contact [email protected].
MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium
MIT hosts a day-long Ethics in Computing Research Symposium featuring MIT researchers, a keynote by Jon Kleinberg, and panel discussions on AI alignment and the future of education, with participants from OpenAI and Google DeepMind.
SEAS Design and Project Fair
At Harvard's SEAS Design and Project Fair, students showcase hands-on design and project work—from robotics battles to club demos—while receiving achievement awards in a lively public event across the SEC atria, celebrating year-long student creativity.
Thesis Defense: Shandon Amos
Shandon Amos presents his thesis in the Soto-Feliciano lab at MIT, examining TRIM28-mediated epigenetic repression of neutrophil differentiation and its potential therapeutic vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia. Hosted in the Ragon Auditorium, this formal defense offers a window into cutting-edge cancer biology.
1–24 of 116 events