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Carly Hope

News Editor

Carly Hope is a news editor for the Daily. She's a sophomore interested in anthropology and political science, and can be reached at carly.hope@tufts.edu

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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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Faculty campus planning committee gives update on recent projects

By Carly Hope | March 13

The Campus Planning and Development Committee, a group of Tufts faculty that advises the administration on infrastructure projects on campus, presented at an Arts, Sciences and Engineering faculty meeting. The committee detailed recent efforts to improve accessibility, develop the Boston Avenue corridor and decarbonize. 

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Students respond to new policy on cannon repainting

By Carly Hope and June Myint | November 6

Tufts’ recent policy for painting the cannon — the site of a longtime Tufts tradition — has drawn student criticism since its implementation. As of this year, the university now paints the cannon gray every Thursday, along with periodic cleanings. According to Tufts, the shift was made to quell student fears about painting over other groups’ messages, while some students argue that the new regulations limit their free speech on campus.  

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Tufts humanities faculty research disrupted by federal funding changes

By Carly Hope and Zahra Brady | October 2

Faculty research at Tufts has been limited by the cancellation of grants and the withdrawal of research funding across the country since President Donald Trump took office last winter. These changes, following the shuttering of federal agencies and shifts in research priorities by the federal administration, have left faculty members in humanities departments are facing uncertainty with limited institutional support.

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Tufts pilots new faculty Mortgage Assistance Program

By Carly Hope | September 4

This summer, Tufts piloted a Mortgage Assistance Program in an effort to aid faculty in taking out a second mortgage on their home at a low interest rate. The program follows the recommendation of the Faculty Housing Task Force, formed in the spring of 2024 to improve access to pre-existing faculty housing benefits.

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