In an admissions cycle characterized by a return to normalcy following the economic downturn, Tufts' Office of Undergraduate Admissions saw a strong yield.
Let's play a game of "I Spy" on campus. I spy with my little eye an Andy Warhol print, a John Singer Sargent painting, a pair of Picasso etchings, some Salvador Dalí sketches and several Walker Evans photographs. Can't find them? Most students have a hard time locating these precious items as well, even though some are placed right under their noses. The Permanent Art Collection at Tufts is a mystery of sorts, scattered throughout the campus and still a puzzle for those who haven't spent considerable time looking. But the rich, eclectic smattering of pieces is worth the effort of sleuthing, and with a little effort, discovering Dalí and others may not prove so challenging.
Following a nearly year-long debate that elicited strong reactions from students on both sides, Dining Services on May 9 announced that both Carmichael and Dewick-MacPhie Dining Halls will go trayless beginning in the fall.
When you walk into an exhibit, the finished product is all laid out. The pieces are hung, the labels are up, and you are presented with a personal, unique experience. What you don't often think about is the process of putting that exhibit together. The white gallery walls are so pristine and the pieces are hung so neatly that the chaotic and creative process of getting those pieces up on the walls seems miles away.
The steering committee has decided to revise the university's alcohol policy for the upcoming academic year, responding to students' concerns that the current policy is overly punitive and potentially dangerous.
Tufts' emergency preparedness was in the first week of May put to the test by the Massachusetts water crisis, and officials have indicated that reviews of the university's response have been positive.
At the end of a tenure during which enhancing the university's leadership development has been a main priority, Dean of Arts and Sciences Robert Sternberg is leaving the Hill to take up a new challenge.
Trustee Emeritus Edward Merrin (A '50) in celebration of his 60-year class reunion taking place this Alumni Weekend has, together with his wife Vivian, committed $30 million to Tufts that will go toward supporting future financial aid.
The university is today awarding approximately 3,088 degrees in its two-phased Commencement ceremony.
Giving to Tufts this year stayed strong and steady, as many smaller gifts — along with some notable contributions — helped Tufts continue to maintain and improve its financial standing.
Tufts on May 10 announced that the School of Arts and Sciences had been awarded a $9.5 million grant for the creation of a cutting-edge genome research facility, with the goal of developing cures for genetic diseases.
Sovereign Bank on April 29 signed a partnership with Tufts to support the Talloires Network — an international association of 164 institutions seeking to enhance the civic role of higher education — in an effort to help global higher institutions spread the idea of social responsibility.
The annual Faculty Awards were presented on Wednesday at the last Arts, Sciences and Engineering (AS&E) faculty meeting of the year, recognizing faculty excellence in teaching, research and service.
When it comes to reforming student health insurance policy, Tufts students are leading the way on both the university and state levels.
The members of the class of 2010 are nearing their final days on the Hill. What advice do graduating seniors have for rising seniors?
Students from the Experimental College (ExCollege) Guerilla Performance Art and Politics class are for their final project creating a 24-hour open space owned by students in the hopes of building a second culture on campus.
The eighth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston ended last Wednesday at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, concluding a run of great films that screened at various art house theaters throughout the week. The Daily writers got to see a few more films before the festival ended:
The Merriam−Webster dictionary defines the word "professor" as "a faculty member of the highest academic rank at an institution of higher education." These esteemed teachers are experts in their field. After years of undergraduate and graduate programs, these men and women are some of the brightest people in the world. Students at Tufts University are lucky to have access to an extremely knowledgeable, inspiring and impressively intelligent faculty. Every day, students gawk at the knowledge their professors randomly spew — it is one of the reasons that Tufts is such an attractive destination.
Water supply to 38 communities in Massachusetts including Medford and Somerville has since Saturday been disrupted, and the earliest the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) expects regular service to be restored is Wednesday.
