Beyond Good and Bad: How SMFA Evaluates its Artists
In a culture that is becoming oversaturated with emphasis on GPA and career outcomes, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts University follows a markedly different path. Classes are listed on students’ transcripts as either for credit or not for credit, rather than being accompanied by an evaluative letter grade. Professors […]
Pushing “P3”: Tufts’s New Construction Practices and their Union Backlash
When Tufts announced it would be building a new residence hall for its juniors and seniors last year, many rejoiced. Some students hoped this could be the solution to the ongoing housing shortage on campus. Outside the confines of the university, however, not all are happy about the project, with some labor organizations expressing concerns […]