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Former Zeta Psi fraternity house set to be demolished

By Michael Onysko | April 25

Preliminary work has begun on the demolition of the former Tufts chapter of Zeta Psi fraternity at 80 Professors Row, with the structure and its foundation set to be removed by commencement. Tufts purchased the property from the Zeta Psi national organization in 2024 with the intention to demolish the house, given its “severe state of disrepair,” according to a statement from Barbara Stein, vice president for operations. Zeta Psi was disbanded in 2021 for violating Tufts’ COVID-19 guidelines.

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‘A risk no matter what’: Professors discuss Kumar’s affidavit supporting Rümeysa Öztürk

By Michael Onysko | April 17

The Office of the President sent a declaration signed by University President Sunil Kumar in support of Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk, in an email to the Tufts community on April 2. Executed on April 1, Kumar’s declaration was filed as an affidavit in a motion for her release ...

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Members of Congress demand release of Rümeysa Öztürk in letter to ICE

By Michael Onysko | March 30

In a press conference on Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the visa of Tufts doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk was revoked. On Friday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and over 30 other senators and representatives of Congress released a letter demanding more information regarding the cause and legality of her detainment.

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Tufts community members protest at Stand Up for Science rally

By Michael Onysko | March 26

Tufts students and faculty joined hundreds of protesters at the Stand Up for Science Rally on Mar. 7at the Boston Common. Protesters advocated in support of federal funding for science research.

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Tufts accepts 10.5% of applicants to the Class of 2029

By Samantha Eng and Michael Onysko | March 25

Tufts accepted 10.5% of applicants to the undergraduate Class of 2029, Tufts’ admissions office announced. The acceptance rate shows an increase of half a percentage point from last year’s acceptance rate and is one percent higher than in 2023. Decisions were released on March 20.

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Tufts Democrats hosts lobby day kickoff event

By Michael Onysko | March 6

On Tuesday, Tufts Democratsdecided to lobby in support of a bill that would improve accessibility for homeless individuals applying for Massachusetts identification cards. The groupbegan preparing for the multistep lobbying on Beacon Hill at theMassachusetts Legislature.

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Housing assignments to change for first-years and sophomores this fall

By Michael Onysko | February 13

Tufts Residential Life notified first-years of impending changes to housing assignments for several dorm buildings for the next academic year.Hill Hall will be converted from freshman to sophomore housing while Wren Hall,still containing10-person suites, will house the incoming Class of 2029.

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Ayanna Thomas appointed next dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

By Michael Onysko | February 11

Ayanna Thomas will serve as the dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, as announced in an email to the community on Feb.3.Thomas will continue to serve in her current role as rean of research until an internal search for the position is complete, according to Bárbara Brizuela, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.

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Full-time lecturers hold 2-day walkout amid ongoing union negotiations

By Michael Onysko | January 27

About 80% of full-time union lecturers in the School of Arts and Sciences are walking out on Monday and Tuesday in an effort to bargain for a third contract with Tufts administration. The full-time lecturers will not be working for two days in support of livable salaries and manageable workloads.

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Khan Shairani tapped as new Muslim Chaplain

By Michael Onysko | January 22

Khan Asfandyar Shairani will permanently serve as the Muslim Chaplain,the Tufts University Chaplaincy announced onJan. 16.Previously serving as the Muslim Chaplain ad interim, Shairani will continue supporting and educating students interested in the Islamic tradition.

Former Zeta Psi fraternity house set to be demolished

‘A risk no matter what’: Professors discuss Kumar’s affidavit supporting Rümeysa Öztürk

Members of Congress demand release of Rümeysa Öztürk in letter to ICE

Tufts community members protest at Stand Up for Science rally

Tufts accepts 10.5% of applicants to the Class of 2029

Tufts Democrats hosts lobby day kickoff event

Housing assignments to change for first-years and sophomores this fall

Ayanna Thomas appointed next dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Full-time lecturers hold 2-day walkout amid ongoing union negotiations

Khan Shairani tapped as new Muslim Chaplain

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