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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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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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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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Suspect in Cambridge shooting on Monday participated in Tufts’ MyTERN program

By Amelia Sammons | May 13

Tyler Brown, the suspect in custody for a Monday shootout in Cambridge, was part of the Tufts University Prison Initiative’s education and reentry program until February, according to social media posts and a statement from the university.

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Brendan French, 2026-27 TCU President, discusses upcoming term

By Shayna Levy | May 13

Incoming 2026-27 Tufts Community Union President Brendan French, a rising senior, sat down with the Daily to talk about his priorities for his term, what motivated him to run for president and what he is most looking forward to.

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Brendan French elected TCU president, internal election results announced in final meeting

By Shayna Levy | April 28

Brendan French, the outgoing Tufts Community Union Senate Treasurer and a current junior, was elected Senate president for the 2026–27 academic year. French defeated junior Defne Olgun, the Senate’s historian, and Michael Glueck, a class of 2027 senator.

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Tufts Resident Assistants and Facilities worker unions to begin bargaining for new contracts

By Eli Brigham | April 27

The United Labor of Tufts Resident Assistants and the Tufts facility workers’ union, 32BJ Service Employees International Union, have begun bargaining sessions with the university, seeking higher pay and a variety of additional benefits and protections in their new contracts.

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Q&A: Maryland Governor Wes Moore discusses future of Democratic Party, Iran war

By Julian Glickman | April 27

Governor Wes Moore of Maryland visited Tufts on April 16 for an invite-only event with students. The event, preceded by a meeting with University President Sunil Kumar, was moderated by Alan Solomont, former dean of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and U.S. ambassador to Spain and Andorra, and featured questions from students.

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ECOM hosts debate between student body presidential candidates

By Shayna Levy | April 24

The Tufts Community Union Elections Commission hosted a debate on Wednesday night between three candidates running for TCU president: Brendan French, Michael Glueck and Defne Olgun.

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New TCU Senate budget drops roughly $400k from previous year

By Alex Boyle | April 24

In another lengthy meeting last Sunday, the Tufts Community Union Senate passed its budget for the 2027 fiscal year and received several appeals from clubs.

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Hours cut for Tufts Dining employees at Dewick, student workers fear future changes

By Katherine Kelton | April 23

Tufts Dining has reduced work hours for all student dining employees at Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center following budget cuts, leaving students concerned about future reductions.