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Tufts Ranks in Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022
Tufts was awarded 28 utility patents this year, demonstrating success from research across the university Read More
Tufts’ 2023 Fulbright Grantees Fan out Across the World
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Academic Symposium in Honor of the Inauguration of President Sunil Kumar
Dear members of the Tufts community, In honor of the inauguration of Sunil Kumar as the fourteenth president of Tufts University, I will be convening an academic symposium, entitled “One Health: Tufts Making an Impact”... Read More
Tufts Invests in the Arts and Humanities
A new grant opportunity, a spring festival, and other efforts highlight the importance of faculty and student work in those fields Read More
For These Young Bostonians, Tufts Made the Ideal Summer Job
As paid interns at schools around the university, students gained career experience and mentorship Read More
A Conversation with Caroline Genco, Tufts’ New Provost and Senior Vice President
A distinguished researcher and accomplished administrative leader moves from the interim role to the university’s permanent chief academic officer Read More
2023 Laidlaw Scholars
Learn about the scholars and their research projects. Read More

Tufts Ranks in Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022

Tufts’ 2023 Fulbright Grantees Fan out Across the World

Academic Symposium in Honor of the Inauguration of President Sunil Kumar

Tufts Invests in the Arts and Humanities

For These Young Bostonians, Tufts Made the Ideal Summer Job

A Conversation with Caroline Genco, Tufts’ New Provost and Senior Vice President

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.