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Learn about the research areas in the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning that include such topics as data and spatial analytics, food, housing and community development, sustainability, transportation and water.
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Department Announcements

Application deadline for Fall 2023 extended through May 1st: UEP is now accepting applications for its MA, MS, MPP and MS in Sustainability degree programs through the beginning of May.

Spring 2023 courses announced: Spring 2023 course listings.

UEP on Roe v. Wade: Read UEP's statement on the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

In Memoriam Sheldon Krimsky: Remembering Sheldon Krimsky, Longtime Tufts Professor. A Tufts sponsored event will be held on March 11, 2023 to celebrate the life of Professor Krimsky. The event will be open to Tufts students, faculty and alumni. More information to be announced. Learn about the Sheldon Krimsky Fund for Environmental Ethics and Values.

UEP Blog: Read news on the UEP blog.

Information Sessions: Come to an information session for prospective students.

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MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Master of Public Policy MS in Environmental Policy and Planning MS in Environmental Economics and Urban Planning MS in Environmental Engineering Policy and Planning MS in Sustainability Dual Degree Programs Fifth-Year Master’s Degree Programs Minor in Urban Studies Certificate in Community Environmental Studies Certificate in Geographic Information Science Certificate in Spatial Data Analytics Certificate in Management of Community Organizations Certificate in Program and Organization Evaluation Certificate in Impact and Sustainable Investing

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Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning News

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UEP Professor Talks About Redevelopment of Mill Towns

Tufts UEP professor Justin Hollander interviewed by NPR's WGBH on repurposing abandoned mills as residential buildings. The interview relates to his book Supporting Shrinkage: Better Planning and Decision-Making for Legacy Cities
Savannah-Nicole Villalba is a UEP alumnus who participated as a Speaker in the Moving Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Toward Action panel.

UEP at NPC: Savannah-Nicole Villalba, AICP, AZT

UEP alum Savannah-Nicole Villalba spoke on APA's Moving Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Toward Action panel, sharing how their Connecticut and Florida chapters developed programs, work plans and activities.
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