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SMFA courses canceled over low enrollment numbers

By Evan Vezmar and Eli Brigham | December 8

Six courses at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University were canceled this fall after failing to meet the required minimum enrollment of eight students. This fall semester saw an unusually high number of cancelled classes that left some professors of the practice without opportunities to teach as many courses and some students facing last-minute schedule changes.

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SMFA professors of the practice bargaining surpasses 18-month mark as administration sends update to students

By Eli Brigham | November 13

An email was sent to all Tufts students on Oct. 31 about disagreements with the professors of the practice at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, as negotiations over a collective bargaining agreement enter their 18th month.

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SMFA first-years to observe, not participate in review boards as part of new pilot program

By Will Pinto and Eli Brigham | November 7

Faculty at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University voted over the summer to implement a pilot program that changes how first-years participate in the school’s review board process, making them observers rather than recipients of feedback.

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Tufts Public Safety to offer civilian response training for active shooter scenarios

By Eli Brigham | October 14

On Wednesday from 10–11 a.m., Tufts Public Safety will host a training session on civilian responses to an active shooter. The training, which has been offered every semester since 2022, equips students with strategies to address and reduce the risk of a potential active shooter situation.

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SMFA faculty members launch Save the SMFA campaign amid ongoing changes to school’s structure

By Eli Brigham and Bella Jin | October 1

A group of faculty members at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University has launched a “Save the SMFA” campaign, which lists a variety of grievances and demands regarding changes at SMFA.

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The Fletcher School launches Graduate Certificate in Business for undergraduates

By Eli Brigham | September 18

The Fletcher School is now offering a graduate certificate in business for juniors and seniors at Tufts. The program is designed to equip students with skills in finance, marketing and supply chain management, among other competencies. It offers a unique opportunity for undergraduates to earn a graduate-level certification while complementing a wide variety of majors.

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Fletcher study examines socioeconomic, environmental ramifications of rapid digitalization

By Eli Brigham | September 2

Digital Planet, a research initiative of The Fletcher School’s Institute for Business in the Global Context, completed a study in July that details the effects of rapid digitalization caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed to examine the impact of digitalization on economic evolution and the environment through a metric coined the “Burn to Earn” Index.

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Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund Board of Trustees holds meeting regarding potential federal funding cuts

By Eli Brigham | April 7

On March 25, the Somerville Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund Board of Trustees held a meeting to begin brainstorming funding strategies to alleviate potential burdens for organizations that receive such money in the event that federal funding cuts occur.

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Federalist Society panel explores the global rise of the right

By Eli Brigham | February 26

The Tufts Federalist Society and the Onero Institute recently hosted a panel to discuss the rise of the far right, both domestically and abroad. The panel featured Professor David Art, chair of the Department of Political Science, as well asappellate attorney and policy writer Dennis Saffran.

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Semester marked by drought, fire risk spurs increased safety measures on campus

By Eli Brigham | December 9

This fall saw a critical drought warning issued for most of Massachusetts, including the Medford and Somerville regions. As a result, the state saw red flag warnings coupled with several fast-moving brush fires which dampened air quality on several days in October.Since then, rain has alleviated immediate concerns.

SMFA courses canceled over low enrollment numbers

SMFA professors of the practice bargaining surpasses 18-month mark as administration sends update to students

SMFA first-years to observe, not participate in review boards as part of new pilot program

Tufts Public Safety to offer civilian response training for active shooter scenarios

SMFA faculty members launch Save the SMFA campaign amid ongoing changes to school’s structure

The Fletcher School launches Graduate Certificate in Business for undergraduates

Fletcher study examines socioeconomic, environmental ramifications of rapid digitalization

Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund Board of Trustees holds meeting regarding potential federal funding cuts

Federalist Society panel explores the global rise of the right

Semester marked by drought, fire risk spurs increased safety measures on campus

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