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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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outdoor stairs and university ecologies logo overlaid on it
Upcoming events for University Ecologies in Fall 2025
A text-only version of University Ecologies events for Fall 2025 is available here.
September 15, 2025
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two people sitting on a bench, looking at art on a wall
Fine Arts Preview 2025
On September 3rd, CHAT Hosted an Open House event, featuring upcoming events in the fine arts.
September 4, 2025
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advertisement featuring a colorful canvas and a hand holding a brush
Visiting Artist position with University Ecologies- Apply by 10/6
The University Ecologies Initiative is hiring a visiting artist for the Spring 2026 term. Details and application are available on Interfolio.
July 31, 2025
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advertisement with picture of woman with brown hair on a blue & yellow background
Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Fellowship Opens August 1
Funded by the Mellon Foundation, and administered by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, the MEFL award provides a $20,000 stipend—$12,000 to be used for summer research support and $8,000 for research assistance during the academic year.
July 15, 2025
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advertisement white on top and blue on bottom with text in black and white
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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abstract painting with text overtop in white
New Funding Opportunities from NEHC
The New England Humanities Consortium has announced funding opportunities, up to $5000. Apply by October 1.
May 20, 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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flyer featuring a map of the globe in green with black text
March is Global Tufts Month
March is Global Tufts Month! The Office of the Provost invites the entire Tufts community to host and attend events related to this year’s Global Tufts Month theme: Global Health Equity. These events will showcase Tufts’ breadth and depth of global engagement and can range from lectures, film showings, cultural events, social programs, and more. Learn more about upcoming events or host your own event.
February 28, 2025