Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University is committed to being an anti-racist institution. In addition to being a part of the multi-pronged action plan to promote and support diversity, equity, and inclusion within the School of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, SMFA at Tufts is taking steps support racial justice and promote inclusion.

SMFA Faculty Committees

The Anti-Racist/Anti-Bias Coalition (ARBC) and Committee on Community and Inclusion are two faculty committees that focus on DEIJ. The ARBC members engage in a self-assessment process and advocate for policies that create a more equitable SMFA. The Committee on Community and Inclusion focuses on campus culture, as well as current policies and initiatives as they relate to the equitable distribution of class and campus resources and the inclusion of all SMFA students, faculty, and staff. Learn more about these faculty committees.

Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion (DSDI)​ and Identity-based Centers

Tufts School of Arts and Sciences (including SMFA at Tufts) shares a Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion (DSDI) with the School of Engineering. Under the leadership of Ellise LaMotte, the Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Success, DSDI staff work across the schools to support undergraduates and graduate students and work toward equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion on our campuses. Within this division, our Identity-based Centers work collectively and independently to develop knowledge of and appreciation for diversity at Tufts. All students are welcome at each center, and they sponsor many activities throughout the year such as field trips, lectures, and social events. For more information, visit their websites:

Africana Center

Asian American Center

Center for STEM Diversity

FIRST Resource Center

Indigenous Students Center

Latinx Center

LGBT Center

Women's Center

The StAAR Center

The StAAR Center (formally Student Accessibility Services and the Academic Resource Center) is a central resource for students, including those with disabilities. The StAAR Center values the individuality of our students, offering a number of different programs and services to help students reach their full potential, such as accessibility services, academic coaching, individual student support, academic skills workshops, tutoring, writing support, and faculty resources.

Student Funding and Fellowship Opportunities

Tisch Summer Fellows Program

Tisch Fund for Civic Engagement

Visiting and Early Research Scholars' Experiences Program (VERSE)

A list of external funding opportunities is available through the Career Center's Diverse Opportunities Newsletter.