Mary Hughes
Assistant Director, Academic Programs Administration
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Mary Hughes is the Assistant Director of Academic Programs Administration for the MSRED Program. She works closely with the Graduate Officer to manage all aspects of the program, including recruitment, admissions, academic programming, student records, and thesis submission.
Mary serves as the primary point of contact for both prospective and current students. She also acts as a liaison to key departments across the Institute, including the Registrar’s Office, the Office of Graduate Education, the International Students Office, and the School of Architecture + Planning.
Mary brings extensive experience in academic administration. Before joining MIT, she was the Administrative Officer and Graduate Program Manager at Northeastern University’s School of Architecture. Prior to that, she served as the Visual Resources Librarian for the Department of Art + Design.
Mary holds a BFA from Boston University and an MFA from the Massachusetts College of Art. In addition to her administrative work, she remains active in her studio practice and exhibits her artwork regularly.
