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BREAKING: Tufts increases testing frequency to twice weekly for undergraduate students

By Alexander Janoff | September 14

Tufts announced that all undergraduate students would be tested for COVID-19 twice per week, a departure from a previous policy of weekly testing that had been in place since students began arriving on campus. This announcement was sent via email to the Tufts community and signed by University Infection Control Health Director Michael Jordan and Dean of Student Affairs Camille Lizarríbar.

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Somerville, Medford candidates prepare for upcoming mayoral primaries

By Coco Arcand | September 14

The cities of Somerville and Medford are holding their primary municipal elections today. Voters in both cities will choose between candidates for both mayor and city council.

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Student Life offers orientation events for Class of 2024

By Bella Preneta | September 14

Despite COVID-19 arrival testing and indoor mask mandates, a relatively normal orientation week for the Class of 2025 began on Sept. 2, complete with a student organizations fair and an illumination ceremony.

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TCU Senate votes on amendments to Treasury Procedures Manual, discusses food insecurity on campus

By Zoe Kava | September 14

The Tufts Community Union Senate voted on several amendments to the Treasury Procedures Manual and committee chairs discussed their plans for the coming year in their first meeting of the semester on Sunday. 

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Tufts Dining modifies procedures, reverts to mostly pre-pandemic model

By Alexis Enderle | September 14

As Tufts University shifts back to more of an in-person experience for students, faculty and staff, Tufts Dining has modified the ways in which it operates, allowing for greater dine-in occupancy while limiting meal swipe options at the university's dining centers and cafes.

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Preliminary Boston mayoral election nears, involves students in city politics

By Ella Kamm | September 10

The Boston mayoral race will be narrowed from five major candidates to two candidates in a preliminary election on Sept. 14. The election has provided Tufts students with opportunities to get involved in municipal politics and gain experience in grassroots organizing. 

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2020 local-level census data shows significant population growth in Medford, Somerville

By Michael Weiskopf | September 10

The U.S. Census Bureau released its local-level data from the 2020 census on Aug. 12. The data showed significant population growth in Medford and Somerville and statewide since 2010.According to data published by the Boston Globe, the city of Medford reported a 6.2% increase in its population, and ...

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Tufts mailroom to feature new alerts system, electronic kiosks for fall 2021 semester

By Fernando Cervantes Jr. | September 10

In a logistical update, the Tufts mailroom is launching a new alerts management system and electronic kiosks starting this semester. Later in the semester, Mail Services also anticipates handling students’ external shipping needs directly from the Tufts mailroom. These updates were announced via an article on AccessTufts, the school's administrative website, on Aug. 2.

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BREAKING: TUPD investigating removal of mezuzah from Jewish student's doorpost

By Alexander Janoff | September 8

An act of antisemitic vandalism occurred in one of Tufts’ dorms on Saturday, according to an email sent to the Tufts community Wednesday night. The email was signed by University President Anthony Monaco.

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ORLL houses approximately 100 first-years in Hyatt Place Medford

By Ria Agarwal | September 8

Tufts Office of Residential Life and Learning (ORLL) announced that approximately 100 first-year students will live at the Hyatt Place in Medford Square this year instead of typical first-year dorm-style housing. 

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Tufts implementing pooled COVID-19 testing for 2021–22 academic year

By Peri Barest | September 8

Tufts University is switching to a pooled COVID-19 testing procedure for the 2021–22 academic year; pooled testing processes up to 10 samples at once, performing the same polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test that was used for individual testing in the past.

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First-year, transfer students participate in in-person pre-orientation programs

By Madeline Mueller | September 8

First-year and transfer students began arriving to participate in pre-orientation programs on Aug. 27. This year, the programs were offered in person, marking a change from last year's virtual itinerary.

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Carmichael launches all new allergen-friendly menu, maintains traditional physical arrangements

By Emily Thompson | September 8

Carmichael Dining Center has entered a new era of allergen-friendly cuisine available to the Tufts community, releasing an all-new peanut-, tree nut- and gluten-free menu.

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Tufts to help unvaccinated international students receive vaccine upon arrival

By Zoe Kava | September 8

Due to discrepancies in vaccine administration among different countries around the world, Tufts University will assist international students in receiving a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccine if they had been unable to already do so by the beginning of the fall semester, according to university health officials.

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Tufts Labor Coalition holds summer rally, demands pay for dining workers

By Yiyun Tom Guan | August 10

Tufts Labor Coalition held a rally in front of Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center in support of Tufts Dining workers ineligible for both summer work at Tufts and unemployment benefits from the state of Massachusetts on Friday, July 30. The rally was attended by workers, students, faculty, elected officials, political candidates and community members.

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BREAKING: Dean Qu to leave Tufts for Stevens Institute of Technology

By Peri Barest | July 19

​​​​Jianmin Qu, dean of the Tufts University School of Engineering, is leaving Tufts to become the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Stevens Institute of Technology, according to an email sent to the Tufts community on Monday.

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Mass. denies unemployment benefits to Tufts Dining workers

By Yiyun Tom Guan | July 13

Over 130 dining workers ineligible for summer work at Tufts University have been denied their unemployment benefits claims to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, according to Tricia O’Brien, a service attendant and shop steward who works at Mugar Café.

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Provost Aubry to step down in December

By Alexander Janoff | June 15

Nadine Aubry, Tufts provost and senior vice president, will step down from her position at the end of the calendar year, according to an email sent to the Tufts community on Tuesday. The email was signed by University President Anthony Monaco.

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Tufts to hold in-person pre-orientation, revises vaccination deadline

By Alexander Janoff | June 9

Tufts University will run in-person pre-orientation programs for incoming first-year students this fall, according to a series of announcements from university officials. They also announced several updates to the fall 2021 onboarding process for all students.

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Dayna Cunningham to succeed Solomont as Tisch College dean

By Alexander Janoff | June 7

Dayna Cunningham has been appointed as the Jonathan M. Tisch College for Civic Life’s next dean, according to an email sent to the Tufts community on Monday by University President Anthony Monaco and Provost and Senior Vice President Nadine Aubry.

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