Monday, April 6th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
April 6, 2020 Dear Tufts community members and neighbors, I have always been proud of the way the Tufts community rises to the occasion, particularly in challenging times. We are in exactly such a situation… Read More
Monday, March 30th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
March 30, 2020 Dear graduating students, After reading and hearing your concerns and frustrations with our decision to hold a virtual Commencement, it is clear that we underestimated the importance of an on-campus celebration with… Read More
Friday, March 27th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
March 27, 2020 Dear faculty and staff colleagues, I hope you are well and staying safe through these unprecedented times. I am grateful to all of you for your swift actions and heroic work over… Read More
Thursday, March 26th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
March 26, 2020 Dear members of the Tufts community, The extraordinary challenges we have faced together over the last two weeks have focused us more than ever on the spirit of community at Tufts, which… Read More
Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
March 10, 2020 Dear students, faculty, and staff: As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, the number of cases has increased domestically, and Massachusetts has entered a state of emergency. It is imperative that… Read More
Friday, March 6th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
March 5, 2020 Dear Colleagues, As we continue to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving circumstances presented by the spread of COVID-19, we are taking steps across the university to prepare for a wide… Read More
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
March 4, 2020 Dear members of the Tufts community, The rapid spread of COVID-19 around the globe has understandably prompted concerns within our community. I want to assure you that we are actively monitoring the… Read More
Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
February 26, 2020 Dear colleagues, We are excited to announce the launch of Kognito, a mental-health education platform, for all faculty, staff, and student leaders. Kognito is a simulation-based online educational program that allows users… Read More
Friday, February 7th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
February 7, 2020 Dear Colleagues, It is with great sadness that I write to share news of the passing on February 1 of John DiBiaggio, Tufts’ eleventh president. Dr. DiBiaggio’s service as President of Tufts… Read More
Thursday, January 30th, 2020 Speeches and Messages
January 30, 2020 Dear Colleagues, I am writing to let you know that Michael Baenen will be leaving his position as Chief of Staff at the end of the academic year. After almost three decades… Read More