Akirah Bradley‑Armstrong brings extensive experience from her role as vice chancellor for student affairs and success at UC Santa Cruz. She has a strong record of guiding large, complex organizations, advancing student well‑being, and driving system‑level change across housing, crisis response, campus life, and student support. A nationally recognized higher‑education leader, she has served in senior roles at UC Berkeley and the University of Colorado Boulder and on the NASPA board. Bradley‑Armstrong, a first‑generation college graduate, is known for her integrity, collaborative approach, and deep commitment to student success. At MIT, she will oversee dining, well‑being, student organizations, athletics, and residential life for undergraduate and graduate students. See the full story at MIT News.

STAYING CONNECTED

  Join the BAMIT Slack Community

BAMIT has a Slack workspace — a private, alumni-only space where we can connect, share opportunities, and keep the community thriving across generations.

 Why join?

• Stay in touch beyond reunions and emails
• Introduce yourself in our new #introductions channel
• Find and join channels by interest, class year, or region
• Share news, events, and opportunities with fellow alumni

 How to join:

• Go to BAMIT Slack.
• Sign up with your @alum.mit.edu email address (MIT provides this forwarding email for life).
• Once inside, introduce yourself in #introductions and explore other channels.

Let’s keep the BAMIT spirit alive and connected! 

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