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What you need to know about the 2026 Massachusetts primaries

By Julian Glickman | August 25

As Massachusetts voters head to the polls this fall to decide a slate of closely watched Democratic primaries — including competitive races for an open state Senate seat, several state House districts and challenges to some of the state’s most notable members of Congress — the Daily outlined the candidates for key races across the Tufts area and throughout the state.

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On-campus TUPIT MyTERN classes paused for academic year following May shooting

By Theo Weller | August 3

All on-campus classes in the MyTERN re-entry program run by the Tufts University Prison Initiative of the Tisch College of Civic Life were suspended in July for the 2026-27 academic year following a May shooting involving a former participant in the program.

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Pavement Coffeehouse to open this fall in Joyce Cummings Center

By Josué Pérez | July 30

Pavement Coffeehouse, a local chain of coffee shops in the greater Boston area, will open a new location within the Joyce Cummings Center this fall, replacing a Starbucks that closed last fall.

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Indian youth movement supporters flood Tufts social media amid online attacks on education minister and family

By Julian Glickman | July 23

Supporters of India’s surging youth movement have flooded Tufts’ Instagram account in recent weeks with comments targeting the daughter of the country’s education minister, a graduate of The Fletcher School.

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BREAKING: Tufts Buddhist Chaplain arrested in prostitution sting, resigns from university

By Theo Weller and Julian Glickman | June 16

Tufts Buddhist Chaplain Ven. Vineetha Mahayaye was one of seven men arrested on Saturday by the Boston Police Department’s human trafficking unit for allegedly attempting to pay for sexual acts. Mahayaye resigned from his position at Tufts, which he had held since December 2024, on Monday.

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BREAKING: Provost Caroline Genco to step down after appointment as president of SUNY Buffalo

By Julian Glickman | June 2

Caroline Genco, Tufts’ provost and senior vice president, has been named the 16th president of the State University of New York at Buffalo and is expected to leave her post at Tufts in August, according to a Tuesday email from University President Sunil Kumar.

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Q&A: President Kumar discusses Steve Tisch, year of federal pressures in end-of-year interview

By Julian Glickman and Josué Pérez | May 17

The Daily sat down with Tufts University President Sunil Kumar to discuss Steve Tisch’s relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, pressures from the federal government, new initiatives rolled out this semester and the progress of new buildings, among other issues.

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Senate year defined by budget constraints ends as seniors reflect on new initiatives

By Shayna Levy | May 17

As the Tufts Community Union Senate’s year comes to a close, the Daily looked back on a year of budget challenges, new initiatives and institutional changes.

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Matthew Sage’s passion for news was revitalized in the Daily

By Josué Pérez | May 17

Matthew Sage joined the Daily by accident. But in his eight semesters writing and leading, he grew to be one of its most impactful figures.

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Department of Education portal reveals foreign funding of Tufts, other American universities

By Theo Weller | May 16

The U.S. Department of Education released a new portal on Feb. 11 displaying data on foreign funding of American universities, including Tufts. The data, which includes disclosures of foreign contributions of $250,000 or more, reveals that Tufts receives more foreign funding from Saudi Arabia-based funders than from any other country by a wide margin. 

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Boston Avenue residence hall construction progresses despite winter setbacks

By June Myint | May 16

Construction of Tufts’ new residence hall on Boston Avenue is steadily progressing, with project leaders estimating completion by July 2027. Led by developer group Capstone Development Partners and general contractor Erland Construction, the hall aims to ease housing pressures and reshape campus-community boundaries.

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Former executive news editor Estelle Anderson discusses high-stakes stories, lessons learned at the Daily

By Carlos Del Cañal Fernández | May 16

For graduating senior Estelle Anderson, journalism has played a significant role in her education. In high school, she was the editor in chief of her school newspaper, so upon matriculating to Tufts, she knew she wanted to join the Daily.

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Analysis: Tufts involved in multiple legal challenges this year, with mixed results

By Amelia Sammons | May 15

Tufts University has been involved in a series of lawsuits this year, ranging from a dispute over cuts to National Institutes of Health funding to allegations from the U.S. Department of Education of “election influence,” to a lawsuit brought on by tenured faculty of the Tufts University School of Medicine.

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Q&A: Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson discusses his first 100 days in office

By Anika Parr and Alexandra Tse | May 15

The Daily spoke with Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson on April 22 about new initiatives, his open office and challenges that come with being mayor.

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Julieta Grané, former editor in chief and executive opinion editor, leaves the Daily

By Sadie Roraback-Meagher | May 15

Leading the Daily through turbulent political events and profound personal challenges, former Editor In chief Julieta Grané departs with the lifelong friendships and memories she’s made.

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Exploring all things art with graphics executive Israel Hernandez

By Amiyah Anderson | May 15

Israel Hernandez, the Daily’s executive graphics editor, has devoted much of his yearlong tenure to promoting his section, using his passion for art and appreciation for the Daily to spread the message from the Medford/Somerville campus to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University.

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Analysis: As SMFA PoPs enter first contract, several Tufts unions allege further issues with administration

By Eli Brigham | May 14

Several developments in labor relations have occurred at Tufts over the past semester, including the ratification of a first-ever contract for professors of the practice at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, while other Tufts-affiliated unions raised grievances and began bargaining for new contracts.

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Ken Frazier selected as Tufts commencement speaker

By Carly Hope | May 14

Former pharmaceutical executive Kenneth Frazier is set to deliver the 2026 commencement address on May 17. A former lawyer turned executive, Frazier has used his time and influence to advocate for health justice and give back to his community. At the ceremony, Frazier hopes to share his experiences, inspire a sense of optimism in his audience and remind them of the importance of perseverance and contributing to society at large. 

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Former Business Director Max Shoustal looks back fondly on the Daily

By Eli Brigham | May 14

Maxwell Shoustal began his time at the Daily as a first-year with a bang: a controversial article for the Opinion section which asserted that Tufts students who wanted to participate in the CIA recruitment process should be allowed to.

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Sam Pokorny reflects on her time as executive photo editor, social chair

By Jessica Michael | May 14

Graduating senior Sam Pokorny followed her interest in journalism and passion for photography by taking on the role of the Daily’s executive photo editor and later as social committee chair.

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