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Katherine Kelton

Assistant News Editor

Katherine Kelton is an assistant news editor at the Daily. She's a first-year student studying English and Film & Media, and can be reached at katherine.kelton@tufts.edu.

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From English to equine: Interim Cummings School Dean Melissa Mazan unveils new vision for veterinary school

By Katherine Kelton | September 29

At the start of the academic year, Melissa Mazan (V’98) stepped into the role of dean, ad interim, of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, following the school’s announcement that Dean Alastair E. Cribb would be stepping down from the position effective Aug. 31. In her new role, Mazan plans to grow and improve upon the programs at her alma mater, bringing a unique perspective that stems from her array of educational experiences in various fields.

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Students form gun violence prevention group as Tufts reaffirms campus safety following Brown shooting

By Carlos Del Cañal Fernández and Katherine Kelton | January 20

Tufts officials reaffirmed existing campus safety protocols after the December shooting at Brown University that resulted in the death of two students.Yolanda Smith, chief of police and executive director of public safety at Tufts, said the university would continue to review its safety protocols after students returned to campus this month.It was not immediately clear whether specific changes were made over winter break.

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Tufts students’ civic engagement decreased as young voters played a decisive role in 2025 elections

By Katherine Kelton | December 4

JumboVote and Tufts’ Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement recently reported on trends in participation in this year’s elections, both here in Medford and Somerville, as well as around the country in state and local elections. With Tufts students, participation greatly varies by year. Last year, JumboVote had an influx of attention due to the presidential election, but engagement this year was lower, according to junior Teagan Mustone, co-president of JumboVote.

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