News and Events Archives - Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President

Tufts University Announces Third Cellular Agriculture Innovation Day

Monday, December 9th, 2024 Cellular Agriculture General Announcements Innovation News and Events

Leading experts and industry players will unite to discuss the new developments, research, innovation, and policies shaping the future of cellular agriculture Medford & Somerville, MA – Jan. 9-10, 2025 – Tufts University, a… Read More

Attendees gather at Tufts Cellular Agriculture Innovation Day at District Hall in Boston, MA on January 19, 2023..

Inaugural Team Science Summit Connects Climate and Health Experts

Thursday, November 14th, 2024 News and Events

Lightning talks enabled attendees to maximize knowledge exchange on current projects and capabilities

Part of the summit: a midday poster session. Here, MyDzung Chu, assistant professor in the Departments of Medicine and Public Health and Community Medicine at the School of Medicine, shares a finding with Tina Woolston, director of Tufts' Office of Sustainability.

Bárbara Brizuela Embraces Interdisciplinarity as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Monday, November 4th, 2024 News and Events

The dedicated teacher and administrator brings a holistic approach to the permanent deanship

Provost’s Catalyst Program Launches

Thursday, October 17th, 2024 News and Events

Objectives include strengthening competitiveness for large, multi-disciplinary funding opportunities and expanding the university’s network of prospective stakeholders and partners across sectors

Shown clockwise from top left: David Kaplan, Stern Family Endowed Professor of Engineering; Kendra Field, associate professor of history and director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at Tufts; Fiorenzo Omenetto, Doble Professor of Engineering and director of Silklab; Kerri Greenidge, Mellon Assistant Professor in the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora; Dariush Mozaffarian, Distinguished Professor and director of the Food Is Medicine Institute; and Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, Okoro Professor of Black Maternal Health and director of the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice.

Introducing ELEVATE: Strategic Visioning for Inclusive Excellence at Tufts

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 Diversity Announcements From Provost General Announcements News and Events

Dear Tufts community, Last week, President Kumar wrote to you about the launch of Tufts Beyond 175, a university-wide planning effort designed to connect, augment, and focus identified priorities and individual plans currently underway. Today,… Read More

University Announces the Launch of Tufts Beyond 175

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 News and Events

The intensive planning effort will be inclusive of all campuses and constituencies at Tufts

A collage of four images from across schools at Tufts University

Fletcher School Dean Named

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 News and Events

Dean ad interim Kelly Sims Gallagher has been named dean of the Fletcher School, effective September 1.

Kelly Sims Gallagher, Professor of Energy & Environmental Policy and Interim Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, poses for a portrait on July 31, 2023.

School of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean Named

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 News and Events

Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Bárbara Brizuela to step into the role on July 1.

Bárbara Brizuela stands outside on the Tufts campus, looking at the camera and smiling slightly.

DEI Campus Climate Survey Update & Next Steps

Monday, April 1st, 2024 From Provost General Announcements News and Events

Dear Tufts community members, Greetings! We hope that the semester is going well for you. We are reaching out to share updates on the 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Campus Climate Survey, including upcoming community… Read More

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Tufts Named a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 News and Events

Recent alumni are spread out across the world, supported by grants that encourage study and research abroad