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Perspectives on Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias

Friday, October 4th, 2024 Tufts Talks Openly

An advocate and a scholar discuss the roots of discrimination and share strategies for addressing it

Nancy Khalil, assistant professor of American culture at the University of Michigan, speaks at a recent workshop on addressing anti-Palestinian, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bias. The event, part of an ongoing series, was hosted by the Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence.

Difficult Conversations, Healthy Dialogue, and Keeping an Open Mind

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 Tufts Talks Openly

A panel discussion with four recent alumni gives incoming students perspectives on choices they will face in college and beyond.

From left, moderator Monroe France with panelists Matthew Kincaid, Anna Kaplan, Khudejha Asghar, and Adam White.

A Time to Talk About Antisemitism

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 Tufts Talks Openly

A workshop for students kicks off a series of university conversations on confronting bias and prejudice.

Graie Hagans, chief vision officer of Bend the Arc, and Rabbi Or Rose, founding director of the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership of Hebrew College, spoke to students about combating antisemitism.

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.

Kelly Sims Gallagher Named Dean of The Fletcher School

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 Administrative Appointments From Provost General Announcements

August 28, 2024 Dear members of the Tufts community, We are pleased to announce that after an extensive international search, Kelly Sims Gallagher has been named dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy,… Read More

Introducing Vice Provost for Faculty Colleen M. Ryan

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 Administrative Appointments Faculty From Provost General Announcements

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

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.

Bárbara Brizuela Named Dean ad interim of the School of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 Administrative Appointments From Provost General Announcements

May 7, 2024 Dear Tufts community members, We write to you to share the news that Bárbara Brizuela will be appointed dean ad interim of the School of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2024.… Read More

Science Education to Bridge Divides in the Middle East

Friday, April 26th, 2024 Tufts Talks Openly

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