News: CHAT Highlights

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Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Studies Initiative
Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Studies (AMEMS) is a new initiative at Tufts University intended to bring together faculty, students, and staff around shared interests in the study of ancient, medieval, and early modern topics.
October 6, 2025
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four students sitting at a table talking, with open books and pens in middle
New data from NHA: "The Humanities Pathway to Career Success"
The National Humanities Alliance has a new website explaining to students (and parents) why studying the humanities in college is key for future success in a rapidly changing world. Read more at their site.
September 25, 2025
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The Tufts Graduate Humanities Conference has extended its deadline for papers to July 1
The Tufts Graduate Humanities Conference has extended its deadline for papers to July 1! Tufts grad students are encouraged to apply. The conference will be held on October 17.
June 23, 2025
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yellow poster with cartoon drawings of women in three panels with text in black
Half the History screening, Saturday 5/17
Five Sisters Productions and the Tufts University Half the History Film Project return to The Umbrella Arts Center to present a program of three locally shot short films about impactful women in Concord history.
May 16, 2025
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stage with Asante royalty in chairs, with dancers dancing in the front
CHAT & Music Department host ISMAA event
On March 28 & 29, CHAT & the Department of Music co-hosted the International Symposium on the Musical Arts of Africa in the Granoff Music Center.
April 2, 2025
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woman standing, speaking in a crowd that is sitting and looking at her
National Humanities Alliance Statement on threats to NEH
The National Humanities Alliance has a special message for all members, and humanities centers.
April 2, 2025
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books on a conference table
CHAT Celebrates Publications in the Humanities
The Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT) was happy to host an Open House event that celebrates the remarkable research in the humanities by our Tufts faculty.
March 27, 2025
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CHAT Speaker Series on Writing and Publishing
The Center for the Humanities at Tufts will host several events in the spring of 2025 designed for those who are looking for guidance on getting published and writing for a broader audience.
February 7, 2025
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Wall display with a student walking past it
Tufts Now reviews SCL Exhibit in Tisch Library
Tutfs Now has written an article on the display in Tisch Library created for the "Slavery, Colonialism, and their Legacies" Initiative.
January 14, 2025
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CHAT Dissertation Fellowship for 2025-2026 is now open
Tufts doctoral students: apply by March 1 for a dissertation fellowship for 2025-2026.
January 14, 2025
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various asante dancing and drumming on a brown background and yellow text
Save the Date: ISMAA Symposium is March 28-29
Join us March 28 and 29 for a dialogue between communities of practice and communities of learning--an interface between orality and literacy-- in the context of African music and its research.
December 23, 2024
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headshot photo of Daniella Rivera, standing in front of some white columns and blue lights
Arts & Society Dialogues- Save the Date: 4/4
SMFA at Tufts is teaming up with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Corporate and Foundation Relations to host a spring event featuring wide-ranging, interdisciplinary dialogues across the arts and contemporary society.
December 9, 2024