Do Parents Need to Worry About “Summer Slide” in Their Kids' Academics?
Professor and Chair at the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development Marina Umaschi Bers argues that summer vacation is an important time to learn valuable lessons not always taught in school
Tufts Will Remove and Conserve Murals
After discussion and debate, the university has decided to take down exclusionary murals from Alumnae Lounge, while making them more accessible for teaching and research
The Pain of PTSD—and Hope for Help
Psychology professor Lisa Shin explains how PTSD affects its many sufferers, and how research might help predict who is most likely to get it
Conference on Modern Challenges in Imaging: In the Footsteps of Allan MacLeod Cormack
On the fortieth anniversary of Allan MacLeod Cormack's Nobel Prize, Tufts will host a conference August 5-9 celebrating his achievements and gathering top international researchers in mathematics, engineering, science, and medicine.
Two Tufts Researchers in NSF Big Ideas Competition
Biology professor Michael Levin and computer science professor Matthias Scheutz are among thirty-three nationally in finals for the NSF’s 2026 Idea Machine
Who Belongs in Prison?
Erin Kelly, professor of philosophy, gave a talk on morality and criminal conviction at a TEDxCambridge event at the Opera House in Boston.
Link Between Racial Discrimination and Cardiovascular Health
A new study by Adolfo Cuevas, assistant professor of community health, and Thao Ho, A20, finds that experiencing the trauma of discrimination at a young age is tied to heart troubles later in life
SMFA’s Anthony Romero Named Radcliffe Fellow
The artist and writer will work on a collaborative project to create performances, sound pieces, and sculptures
Food for Thought
Students explore the sociopolitical implications of cooking, ceramics, and metalwork in a new course that celebrates the spirit of communal dining and powerful art.
A Focus on Health, Safety, and Sustainability at SMFA at Tufts
SMFA Health, Safety, and Sustainability Day featured a talk by visiting artist John Sabraw and workshops facilitated by students, faculty, and staff.