News | Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life

red background with the words "IN THE NEWS"

Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm

2024 CIRCLE research, finding that 8 million youth will have aged into the electorate in 2024 since the 2022 midterms is referenced in this article.

Arielle Galinsky’s Treasury of Life Stories

Since high school, 2023 Presidential Award for Civic Life recipient, Arielle Galinksy, has been helping senior citizens pass down their personal histories. Many other college students have joined the cause.

blue background with the words "IN THE NEWS"

Open Society University Network

"Public Problem-Solving": Community of Practice Supports Engaged Research While Centering Community Expertise

Dean Dayna Cunningham is quoted about Amplifying the Voices of Engaged Researchers, a community of practice for engaged researchers, that is a collaboration between Open Society University Network (OSUN) and Talloires Network of Engaged Universities housed at Tufts.

City councilors weigh Wu’s proposal to temporarily increase commercial property tax rates

This article references collaborative research from cSPA that showed a downward trend in Boston commercial property values could mean a city revenue shortfall of $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion over the next five years.

WBUR

What was the point of Massachusetts' new tax break for renters?

Evan Horowitz, executive director of cSPA, is quoted throughout this article on the Massachusetts rental tax deduction.

yellow background with the words "IN THE NEWS"

The Fulcrum

Gen Z candidates look to make their mark in this year’s elections

Abby Kiesa of CIRCLE comments on young people running for elected office, noting that there is “some real untapped potential and interest” among this group.

Politico

The polls are suggesting a huge shift in the electorate. Are they right?

Abby Kiesa of CIRCLE is quoted about the challenges of polling young voters, particularly via traditional phone surveys, saying “Even if they’re on a cell phone, they’re much less likely to answer it.”

Collage of three photo headshots against a blue background. Three of 18 Luce Scholars nationally this year are from Tufts University, and two Tufts students receive Barry Goldwater Scholarships

Tufts Students and Alum Receive Prestigious Scholarships

Three of 18 Luce Scholars nationally this year are Jumbos, and two students receive Barry Goldwater Scholarships

Jody Boykins and Louise Bond at a classroom table

College in Prison Changed Them. Now They Want to Change Minds

TUPIT students, including the first Tufts class to earn their bachelor’s degrees behind bars, celebrate the program that turned them on to civic responsibility