College graduates, high income earners most likely to feel helped by government during pandemic
Latinos, those with only high school education, and under-30s hit harder by layoffs than other groups, according to new Tufts University national survey
How Urban Planning Helped Create a Divided and Very Unequal Minneapolis
The laws governing housing, along with redlining, were part of the systemic efforts to maintain structural racism, Julian Agyeman, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning in a piece originally published in the Conversation
Women, college graduates, Democrats more likely to self-isolate to reduce coronavirus risks
Survey also finds differences in prevalence of COVID-19 testing based on geographic, personal and socio-economic factors
Tufts Awards Seed Funding for Work in Prevention and Treatment of Opioid Addiction
A new endowment supports education, research and civic engagement initiatives designed to support individuals and families who have been affected by the opioid crisis
Why People of Color Are Suffering More from COVID-19
The health disparities faced by people of color are shown in stark relief by the pandemic, say Tufts experts
Only 57 percent of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine
Jennifer Allen, professor of community health is co-leader of the national survey designed and analyzed by Tufts University’s Research Group on Equity in Health, Wealth and Civic Engagement.
Unraveling the Mystery of Black Holes
Leonard and Jane Holmes Bernstein Professor in Evolutionary Science in the Department of Physics and Astronomy Alexander Vilenkin explains how large black holes really are and what the point of no return means.
A Peek into Fall Academics at the School of Arts and Sciences
Faculty are planning new classes and revamping coursework to take advantage of virtual learning and give students a first-class academic experience
Summer Book Recommendations
What’s worth reading? Tufts faculty, staff, and alumni share their favorite books
Confronting a Pandemic of Racism
Two Tufts psychology professors who study stereotyping and prejudice talk about racism, implicit bias, and what can be done