Amelia Sammons

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Boston’s ‘No Kings’ protest saw increased student presence for its October event, but Gen Z turnout remained low

By Amelia Sammons | November 6

Millions of Americans came together in peaceful protest on Oct. 18 against President Donald Trump’s administration’s policies at over 2,600 “No Kings” events across the country. According to Rebecca Winter, the executive director of Mass 50501, there was a greater student presence than at their previous events, but the overall number of student protesters was relatively low. She expressed disappointment at the lack of student engagement, which has been a new trend in American politics.

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Tufts plans groups for orientation to foster community among first-years

By Amelia Sammons | October 23

Tufts is introducing changes to its undergraduate orientation next year, implementing a plan to place students into randomly assigned groups. The format will mimic that of the university’s pre-orientation program and will be led by student leaders who will aim to provide a more welcoming and close-knit environment for new students through various events and bonding activities.

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CARE introduces Community Integrity Program

By Amelia Sammons and Neveah Joseph | October 15

This year Tufts’ Center for Awareness, Resources and Education is rolling out the CARE Community Integrity Program, an educational initiative geared toward helping students who have caused, or are concerned about causing, harm to another member or group in their community. CCIP is a revised version of the national Science-based Treatment, Accountability and Risk Reduction for Sexual Assault program, which was created for people found in violation of sexual misconduct law, opting for a more personalized approach.

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COVID-19 vaccines remain accessible to Tufts community amid federal changes

By Amelia Sammons and Jessica Michael | October 2

Tufts health officials say they will continue recommending the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for all Tufts community members, provided they do not have medical constraints, amid recent federal changes to vaccination policy.

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Blakeley Hall reopens following renovation offering amenities and community for sophomores

By Amelia Sammons | September 12

Blakeley Hall, previously a dorm for graduate students in The Fletcher School, has reopened for the 2025–26 academic year as a sophomore dorm after a three-year renovation that was completed this summer.

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University announces updates to the Tufts International Travel Policy

By Amelia Sammons | September 8

On June 17, all Tufts faculty, staff and students received an email announcing new changes to the Tufts International Travel Policy, which went into effect July 1. While staff and students have long been required to register all Tufts-related travel in the registry, the new policy now makes registration mandatory for faculty members as well.

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More on-campus housing to come for transfer students next year

By Amelia Sammons | May 12

Tufts plans to offer more on-campus housing to transfer students for the 2025–26 school year. Rising junior Defne Olgun, a 2024–25 TCU trustee representative; Christina Alch, director of residential life and learning; and Perry Doherty, associate director of residential operations, have been involved in the effort to expand housing for transfer students.

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Tisch College hosts Rep. Seth Moulton

By Amelia Sammons | April 11

On Monday, the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life hosted Democrat Seth Moulton, the representative forMassachusetts’s 6th congressional district. This event was co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science, Tufts ACTION, the Tufts Federalist Society and the Tufts Democrats.

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Nontoxic rat fertility control to be studied on properties in Lincoln Park

By Amelia Sammons | March 7

The city of Somerville announced on Feb. 19 that it is participating in a Rodent Fertility Control Study using Evolve, which is a hormonal fertility control product designed to curb rat reproduction in a humane manner. This is in partnership with the Cambridge Public Health Department and Cambridge Inspectional Services Department.

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$10 million donated to the Friedman School of Nutrition for student scholarships and financial aid

By Amelia Sammons | February 18

The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy received an anonymous donation of $10 million on Jan. 30 for student financial aid. This is the second largest donation since the $20 million gift in 2001 from the Friedman Family Foundation that led to the school’s name change in honor of Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman.

Boston’s ‘No Kings’ protest saw increased student presence for its October event, but Gen Z turnout remained low

Tufts plans groups for orientation to foster community among first-years

CARE introduces Community Integrity Program

COVID-19 vaccines remain accessible to Tufts community amid federal changes

Blakeley Hall reopens following renovation offering amenities and community for sophomores

University announces updates to the Tufts International Travel Policy

More on-campus housing to come for transfer students next year

Tisch College hosts Rep. Seth Moulton

Nontoxic rat fertility control to be studied on properties in Lincoln Park

$10 million donated to the Friedman School of Nutrition for student scholarships and financial aid

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