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Building Sustainable Sources of Fresh Produce
Tufts, Harvard, and BC get $250,000 grant to invest in New England farmers, who will provide food for their dining halls
Tufts, Harvard, and BC get $250,000 grant to invest in New England farmers, who will provide food for their dining halls
Is Separate Education Better?
Black male academies—charters and public schools—are a growing trend, but are they a good idea? A Tufts professor examines the issue
Black male academies—charters and public schools—are a growing trend, but are they a good idea? A Tufts professor examines the issue
Apply for the Laidlaw Scholars Program
Undergraduates—usually starting as sophomores—do research two consecutive summers with Tufts faculty mentors
Undergraduates—usually starting as sophomores—do research two consecutive summers with Tufts faculty mentors
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Building Sustainable Sources of Fresh Produce
Tufts, Harvard, and BC get $250,000 grant to invest in New England farmers, who will provide food for their dining halls
Tufts, Harvard, and BC get $250,000 grant to invest in New England farmers, who will provide food for their dining halls
Talloires Scholars-in-Residence Applications Due Soon
Deadline for faculty interested in research and lecturing at the campus in France is January 21
Deadline for faculty interested in research and lecturing at the campus in France is January 21
Apply for the Laidlaw Scholars Program
Undergraduates—usually starting as sophomores—do research two consecutive summers with Tufts faculty mentors
Undergraduates—usually starting as sophomores—do research two consecutive summers with Tufts faculty mentors
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From the Archives
The Edward R. Murrow Papers, ca 1913-1985, housed at Digital Collections and Archives, Tufts University, is the world’s largest collection of Edward R. Murrow material. Dating largely from 1934 to 1965, the 55 linear feet of documents include correspondence, personal materials, work and activities-related files, and over 320 photographs. The papers also include about 1700 books, memorabilia as well as audiovisual material. Read the full story...