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Three Tufts Professors Are Named Top Researchers in the World
Research papers by the faculty are among the most cited globally in the preceding decade
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Sameer Sonkusale, Nikhil Nair Honored at 2025 Inventor Recognition Event
The celebration recognized commercial success and innovation from among Tufts faculty
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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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Three Tufts Professors Are Named Top Researchers in the World

Sameer Sonkusale, Nikhil Nair Honored at 2025 Inventor Recognition Event

Tufts Community Day Hosts 2,500 Neighbors on the Hill

Tufts Affirms Commitment to Institutional Pluralism

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.