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Fletcher School Dean Named

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 News Stories

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.

Introducing Vice Provost for Faculty Colleen M. Ryan

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 News Stories

May 23, 2024 Dear members of the Tufts community, I am pleased to announce that, following a national search, Colleen M. Ryan, Ph.D. has been appointed vice provost for faculty. Her appointment is effective July… Read More

Colleen Ryan Named Vice Provost for Faculty

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 News Stories

School of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean Named

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 News Stories

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.

Science Education to Bridge Divides in the Middle East

Friday, April 26th, 2024 News Stories

Program co-founded by Tufts professor pairs Palestinian and Israeli graduate students to work together toward their degrees

Two of the STEP fellows, Muna and Sarah, while working on their graduate degrees during the pandemic.

Empowerment, Community, and Empathy in the Social Media Era

Thursday, April 4th, 2024 News Stories

A cross-university initiative convenes scholars on how to navigate—and benefit from—these highly divisive platforms.

The five discussants from the "Constructive Dialogue in the Age of Social Media" event on April 2 sit around a table.

What Do You Know about Islamophobia?

Friday, March 29th, 2024 News Stories

Amer F. Ahmed talks about the misconceptions that fuel discrimination against Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians.

Amer F. Ahmed, the vice provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Vermont, sits outside on a bench and smiles at the camera.

Understanding Antisemitism to Create Allies

Thursday, March 28th, 2024 News Stories

A workshop offered the Tufts community a chance to learn more about Jewish identity and the history of antisemitism.

Eli Cohn-Postell, director of organizational development at Project Shema, speaks to attendees of “Understanding Antisemitism: Creating Inclusive Campus Environments for our Jewish Community.”

Coming Together Across Difference

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 News Stories

The second event in a new, cross-university series offered inspiration for dialogues that ‘enable peace while honoring difference’

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

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 News Stories

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