Stu has spent 24 of the last 25 years at MIT. After graduating from MIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1986, his one year away from the Institute was spent designing cars at General Motors. Since returning in 1987, he spent thirteen years as the head crew coach and three years working in the MIT Alumni Association.

This is Stu's sixth year in the admissions office. He directed the Educational Council (MIT's network of over 2,500 alumni who do the interviewing and outreach for the freshman admissions process) before serving as Interim Director of Admissions for the '07-'08 cycle.

On March 24, 2008, Stu was appointed Dean of Admissions.

Some reflections
March 29, 2009 | Post decisions, a few thoughts.
Posted in The Selection Process: Application Reading, Committee, And Decisions | 14 Responses Reflections
March 28, 2008 | Some thoughts on the admissions process, both to those who were admitted and those who were not.
Posted in The Selection Process: Application Reading, Committee, And Decisions | 58 Responses Moving Forward
May 04, 2007 | I, and the outstanding staff in the admissions office, re-affirm our pledge to uphold the ideals of MIT.
Posted in MIT's Mission: Who We Are | 166 Responses