News - Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President

Decision to Renew Memorandum of Understanding Re: Confucius Institute at Tufts University

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 Campus Engagement General Announcements News and Events

The Confucius Institute at Tufts University (CITU) is a program within the School of Arts and Sciences that was established pursuant to a collaboration among Tufts, Beijing Normal University (BNU) and Hanban, a public Chinese… Read More

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

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 Innovation

Tufts was awarded 28 utility patents this year, demonstrating success from research across the university

A professor introduces Tufts' new Center for Scientific Visualization to visitors. The VisWall, as users call it, is located at the School of Engineering in Anderson Hall, and features a high-resolution rear-projection display that increases the amount of visible detail in an image.

Tufts’ 2023 Fulbright Grantees Fan out Across the World

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

A photo illustration of the 5 Tufts Fulbright scholar, with an illustration of the globe in the background.

Academic Symposium in Honor of the Inauguration of President Sunil Kumar

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 From Provost

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

Monday, September 11th, 2023 General Announcements News and Events

A new grant opportunity, a spring festival, and other efforts highlight the importance of faculty and student work in those fields

An undergraduate English class views a mural at the Tufts University Art Galleries.

For These Young Bostonians, Tufts Made the Ideal Summer Job

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 General Announcements News and Events

As paid interns at schools around the university, students gained career experience and mentorship

Luke Fredericks works with Evelyn Pedroza, Jumpstart site manager, at Tisch College at Barnum Hall on August 7, 2023. Fredericks is a Boston high school student who interned at Tufts as part of the Boston Summer Youth Employment Program.

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

Monday, July 31st, 2023 General Announcements News and Events

A distinguished researcher and accomplished administrative leader moves from the interim role to the university’s permanent chief academic officer

Provost Caroline Genco at a podium, speaking to an audience at a Brighter World campaign event

Recognizing Diana Chigas, Senior International Officer and Associate Provost

Monday, July 17th, 2023

After nearly seven years of service, Diana Chigas, senior international officer and associate provost, will be stepping down from her role in the Office of the Provost to return to her faculty appointment at the… Read More

Diana Chigas, who will be stepping down from her role as senior international officer and associate provost on July 31

Recognizing Diana Chigas, Senior International Officer and Associate Provost

Monday, July 17th, 2023 General Announcements News and Events

After nearly seven years of service, Diana Chigas, senior international officer and associate provost, will be stepping down from her role in the Office of the Provost to return to her faculty appointment at the… Read More

Announcing Innovate Forward: The Longevity Challenge

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 General Announcements Innovation News and Events

The Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy has announced the launch of a collaboration with Nestlé Health Science to support the pipeline of startups that are contributing… Read More

2023 Laidlaw Scholars

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

Learn about the scholars and their research projects.