The transformation of Tufts from a small liberal arts college to a leading research institution started with the hiring of one man: Julian Knipp as chair of physics.
As the leader of Tufts Hillel, Jeffrey Summit helped to transform an organization and an entire university. Now he has retired from the position he held for nearly four decades.
For more than half a century now, the Ex College has been challenging convention, setting trends, and preparing students for the world of tomorrow.
During the 1920s, Tufts stood nearly alone in opposing the eugenics movement.
How did Tufts go from a regional commuter school to the top of those college-ranking lists? For starters, it hired these three outstanding deans of admission.