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Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President

Can AI Be Conscious?
Experts debate the possibility at a symposium in honor of Daniel Dennett, and most agree it’s not a good thing
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Tufts Community Day Hosts 2,500 Neighbors on the Hill
Medford and Somerville residents joined Tufts students, faculty, and staff on October 5 for the annual tradition
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Tufts Affirms Commitment to Institutional Pluralism
To safeguard free speech and promote open inquiry, Tufts will avoid official statements on issues not related to the institution’s mission
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Innovation in Action: Tufts Convenes the Council on Competitiveness
Dozens of stakeholders from across New England gathered to identify collaborative opportunities for advancement in sustainability and technology
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Bearing Witness and Making Space for Radical Joy
The sixth annual Juneteenth commemoration convened community members from across Tufts—and from host communities Medford and Somerville
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Tufts Community Day Hosts 2,500 Neighbors on the Hill

Tufts Affirms Commitment to Institutional Pluralism

Innovation in Action: Tufts Convenes the Council on Competitiveness

Bearing Witness and Making Space for Radical Joy

The Office of the Provost is responsible for setting institutional and budgetary priorities that advance the university’s mission. This team champions and integrates educational and research activities across the university and ensures programs are of the highest quality by working closely with faculty, staff, alumni, and students. The Office of the Provost oversees the university’s education, research, faculty affairs, innovation, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice operations.

On August 1, 2023, Caroline Attardo Genco, Ph.D. became Provost and Senior Vice President of Tufts University after serving as the interim provost from January 2022 to July 2023. As Provost, she is the chief academic officer of Tufts University, overseeing eight schools as well as multiple cross-school programs, centers, and institutes. Learn more about Provost Genco, her role as Provost, and her leadership and research background.