Books and Films to Check Out for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
From novels and memoirs to documentaries and feature films, alumni and faculty make recommendations.
Survey: Despite Similar Levels of Vaccine Hesitancy, White People More Likely to Be Vaccinated Than Black People
New nationwide survey by Tufts University researchers finds those most hesitant are younger, less educated and more likely to trust former President Donald Trump; also finds racial divide in access to vaccine.
Tweet and Re-tweet: Songbird Stuttering Allows Researchers to Pinpoint Causes in the Brain
Misfiring neurons in specific regions of the bird brain leads to stuttering patterns, and provides a model to explore treatments to restore normal speech.
Announcing Heather Nathans as next Dean of Academic Affairs for Arts and Sciences
Heather Nathans, the Nathan and Alice Gantcher Professor, Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, will become the next Dean of Academic Affairs for the School of Arts and Sciences, effective September 1, 2021
Announcing Ayanna Thomas as next Dean of Research for Arts and Sciences
Ayanna Thomas, Professor of Psychology, will become the next Dean of Research for A&S in September.
Bob Cook to Step Down from Roles as Dean
After a sabbatical, Cook will focus on his research, teaching in the psychology department.
Koretsky named McDonnell Family Bridge Professor
Milo Koretsky to join Tufts School of Engineering and Tufts School of Arts and Sciences as the inaugural McDonnell Family Bridge Professor.
Tufts Professor Brings Grandparents Into The Classroom Via Zoom, And Gives Everyone A Lesson In Staying Connected
In WGBH news segment, Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh discusses how inviting his grandfather to participate in one of his Zoom classes led to some of his students inviting their own grandparents to join as well.
Thank You from Tufts
Tufts faculty and staff members shared messages of gratitude and support for students' hard work this semester.
Cultural Heritage in the Crosshairs Once More
Christina Maranci, Arthur H. Dadian and Ara Oztemel Professor of Armenian Art and Architecture, has written this op-ed for the Wall Street Journal about the dire situation in Armenia and the need to project the region's cultural heritage. (Subscription required)