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“When Tufts students spend time in classrooms, they’re part of the classroom life. They're an extra pair of hands for the teacher, and they get to see amazing, dynamic classrooms,” said Christine McWayne. Photo: Taken in 2014, Courtesy of RISE

Collaborating to Build a Culturally Inclusive Early Childhood Education Approach

A decade-long research-practice partnership between the Eliot-Pearson Department and ABCD Head Start has improved science education for children and professional development for teachers

This Museum Director Focuses Solely on Shoes

From Renaissance platform shoes that were nearly two feet high to today’s virtual sneakers that can’t even be worn, Elizabeth Semmelhack illuminates the many meanings of footwear

A Call for Environmental Justice for All

María Belén Power, AG20, advocates for justice-centered change from Chelsea, Massachusetts to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council

Using Policy to Build Positive Change

Aliesha Porcena is already using knowledge from her Master of Public Policy program in her work supporting minority-owned businesses

Creating Healthy Communities

Patrece Joseph has focused on research that benefits young people in underserved communities in Boston

Developing Solutions for Society’s Problems Through Chemistry

Ryan Hannagan is using his Ph.D. research to discover catalysts that reduce use of heavy oil in plastics production

Portrait of Khaldoun Hijazin in his studio

In Jordan, a Painter Forges Artful Collaborations

SMFA graduate Khaldoun Hijazin is appointed executive director of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts in Amman

Fostering Belonging Among Graduate Students

Two master’s candidates work to build an inclusive community for students of color and underrepresented students at GSAS

Career Stories: Ani Avanian, MFA '11

Programs: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) — Areas of Study: Graphic Arts, Digital Media