MIT Alum Named 2026 Rhodes Scholar

Vivian Clarissah Chinoda, SB ’25, is one of four from MIT named 2026 Rhodes Scholars. Chinoda, will pursue fully-funded postgraduate studies in social data science and public policy at the University of Oxford. Chinoda aims to foster economic development and equitable resource access for Zimbabwean communities by promoting social innovation and evidence-based policy.

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Deepening Ties Between Africa and the Globe

A recent BusinessDay profile highlights Adefemi Fapohunda, SFMBA ’25, who returns to campus this fall as an MIT Sloan Visiting Fellow. She endeavors to deepen partnerships and strengthen ties between Africa and global partners.

“Africa doesn’t need more pilots that end as press releases,” says Fapohunda. “We need investable systems–clear rules, credible data, and platforms where public policy and private capital work together for citizens.”

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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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