Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life
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The Joys and Challenges of Leadership in Higher Education

Wednesday, May 7 | 12:00 pm  | Virtual

Dayna Cunningham, Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and Christina Economos, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Join us for the sixth—and final—in the series of talks that explores how Tufts University Administrative leaders and Faculty are leading, and navigating, the current challenges in higher education. Deans Dayna Cunningham and Christina Economos will share reflections on their journey as a leaders in higher education, and what brings them joy in their work.

Attendees may submit questions in advance, and there will be a limited opportunity to answer questions from the virtual audience.

Presented to alumni but open to the entire community (parents, faculty, staff and students) this series will dig into the journeys, highlights and challenges of Tufts University leaders.

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Lyon & Bendheim Citizenship Award

Lyon & Bendheim Citizenship Award - Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich, G11 on Bees, Sustainability, and Environmental Impact

Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025 | 5:30p - 6:30pm | ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Center

Dr. Wilson-Rich is the 2025 recipient of the Lyon & Bendheim Citizenship Award for his remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability and social impact. Celebrate this extraordinary Tufts alumnus and be inspired by his vision for a more sustainable world.

Join a conversation and special reception with Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich about his journey from Tufts student to environmental innovator, the vital role bees play in sustaining ecosystems, and how his work bridges science, business, and civic engagement. Dr. Wilson-Rich, G11 is the founder and chief scientific officer of The Best Bees Company and the Urban Beekeeping Laboratory and Bee Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity. What began at Tufts during his graduate studies investigating the collapse of honeybee populations eventually grew into The Best Bees Company, a pioneering organization dedicated to supporting pollinator health through research-informed practice  and promoting urban beekeeping as a critical tool in environmental conservation. His book The Bee: A Natural History was published in 2014.

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