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Tufts, Medford to partner on comprehensive Boston Avenue planning study

By Pranya Taurani and Zoe Herrmann | December 5

Tufts University will launch a comprehensive planning study of Boston Avenue in early 2026, aiming to address concerns about pedestrian safety, tree loss and the overall streetscape. The study, funded through Tufts’ community benefits package tied to the new Boston Avenue residence hall, is expected to take several months and conclude by September 2026.

News

Blakeley Hall residents report ongoing maintenance, safety issues following renovation

By Carlos Del Cañal Fernández and Zoe Herrmann | October 17

Residents of Blakeley Hall, Tufts’ newly renovated sophomore dorm, have reported a series of maintenance problems that have raised concerns about the building’s safety and overall functionality.

University

Price changes at SMFA Café cause confusion among students

By Zoe Herrmann | October 1

The SMFA Café, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts’ only Tufts dining location, made changes to its pricing method, increasing the overall cost of food. Items that had been priced according to weight will now be charged through a fixed box price with two size options.

University

Federal research funding cuts disrupt Tufts labs, student jobs

By Zoe Herrmann | September 16

Continued instability with Tufts’ inflow of federal funds has resulted in cuts to professors’ research, students losing lab assistant positions and administrative difficulties in choosing where to distribute limited finances.

University

ECOM hosts meet-and-greet with TCU Senate candidates

By Zoe Herrmann | April 11

On April 9, the Tufts Community Union Senate Elections Commission hosted their annual meet-and-greet event with candidates running for seats on the Senate, the Judiciary and the Committee on Student Life. The event offered Tufts students the opportunity to speak with candidates prior to TCU elections, which are occurring from April 10 to Saturday at noon.

Local

JumboVote hosts discussion with Medford City Council leaders about role of local politics

By Zoe Herrmann | April 8

On April 2, JumboVote hosted an event in collaboration with Medford City Councilors Zac Bears and Kit Collins to discuss the role of local politics during periods of political uncertainty. The event was largely overseen by JumboVote Outreach Chair sophomore Teagan Mustone, who hoped to further educate students on the role of local government.

University

Tufts community gains free access to all Harvard museums

By Zoe Herrmann | April 3

Beginning in March, all Tufts students and faculty gained free access to every Harvard museum through a program offered by Harvard to local universities for an annual fee.

Local

Copper Mill Development hears community feedback on Elm and Grove Street development

By Zoe Herrmann | February 21

Copper Mill Development hosted an open meeting at Somerville Community Baptist Church on Feb. 12 to discuss plans to develop their Elm and Grove Street property to include retail and residential apartments. This was the fifth event Copper Mill has hosted seeking community feedback.

University

Tufts sees record high engineering applicants, slight decline in number of overall applicants

By Zoe Herrmann | February 14

Tufts admissions announced its highest number of applicants to the School of Engineering, a lower number of applicants to the School of Arts and Sciences and a slight decrease in undergraduate applicants in its current admissions cycle for the incoming Class of 2029. Tufts reportedly received over 33,400 applicants this year.

Local

Local journalists to revive Medford news with new digital paper

By Zoe Herrmann | January 22

Three community journalists are revitalizing local coverage in Medford with a new digital newspaper: Gotta Know Medford. This effort to produce more Medford news comes years after Gannett, the Medford Transcript’s parent company, forced the paper to merge with the Somerville Journal in 2022, leaving the city without a devoted paper of its own.

Tufts, Medford to partner on comprehensive Boston Avenue planning study

Blakeley Hall residents report ongoing maintenance, safety issues following renovation

Price changes at SMFA Café cause confusion among students

Federal research funding cuts disrupt Tufts labs, student jobs

ECOM hosts meet-and-greet with TCU Senate candidates

JumboVote hosts discussion with Medford City Council leaders about role of local politics

Tufts community gains free access to all Harvard museums

Copper Mill Development hears community feedback on Elm and Grove Street development

Tufts sees record high engineering applicants, slight decline in number of overall applicants

Local journalists to revive Medford news with new digital paper

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