$10 Million Gift Champions Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Jack and Jan Derby’s philanthropy names the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts and creates a lasting legacy for a popular teacher and former director of the innovation hub.
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)
A&S Alum Jennifer O'Malley Dillon is Joe Biden's New Deputy Chief of Staff
This segment, which features Dean of Arts and Sciences Jim Glaser, profiles A&S alum Jennifer O'Malley Dillon who was President-elect Joe Biden's campaign manager and has now been named his deputy chief of staff.
No Grumpy Old Men in the World of Chimps
New research from Zarin Machanda, Usen Family Career Development Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, is highlighted in an article in the New York Times.