MIT 24-Hour Challenge 2026 presents:
MIT Libraries
Help create new knowledge across the MIT community
130 donors
raised $15,619
100 donor goal
About This Microchallenge
If 100 donors make a gift to MIT Libraries on March 12, $15,000 will be donated by Mary Lienhard, in honor of her late husband Robert Lienhard ’60, Course 15, and Glenn Strehle SB ’58, SM ’60.
About the Libraries
The libraries support MIT well beyond coursework and research. From author talks, to hands-on creative workshops, to concerts, our community engagement activities spark connections across campus.
Given the current financial challenges facing all MIT units, community members are looking to the libraries more than ever for spaces to meet, exchange ideas, and host events. Your support for the program benefits the entire community, on campus and virtually.
We are the crossroads where students, faculty, researchers, and staff can explore, engage, and connect.
All photos on the page credited to Bryce Vickmark.
*If you do not see a particular fund listed, you can donate on the MIT giving site and still be counted in the MIT 24-Hour Challenge.