Tell Me More: Why Minority Voting Turnout Matters
In a new episode of the Tufts podcast Bernard Fraga talks with Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies Brian Schaffner about the complex causes of the election turnout gap between minority and white voters
Breaking the Stress and Drug Abuse Connection
Klaus Miczek, Moses Hunt Professor of Psychology, is working on stopping the brain system that creates a craving for alcohol and drugs under stress
The Politics of Division
Jeff Flake, former Republican senator from Arizona, tells a Tufts audience that voters need to value politicians who govern on their principles. The event was moderated by Deborah Schildkraut, professor of political science.
Are Standing Desks Healthier?
A new study from Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Nancy Baker and colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh examines claims that sit-stand desks are better for weight loss and work performance
Gay Dads and Stigmas
A new study finds that two-father families still face discrimination, especially in states and settings that offer fewer legal and social protections
Tell Me More: Resilience and Hope
Alums Christina Greer and Zerlina Maxwell talk with Kendra Field, associate professor of history and Africana Studies, about the intersection of politics, race, and gender—and the radical MLK—in a Tufts podcast
Black History Trail Makes 200 Stops Across Massachusetts
The New York Times profiles A&S faculty members Kendra Field and Kerri Greenidge's African American Trail Project.
Why a Carbon Tax Makes Sense
Gilbert Metcalf, the John DiBiaggio Professor of Citizenship and Public Service, argues that we can pay for pollution now or later—and the price is lower now
On the Trail of African American History in Boston
An interactive map project that highlights African American historical sites brings together decades of research
Capturing the Visual History of Theater
Longtime drama professor Laurence Senelick’s extensive collection celebrates the performing arts across the centuries