Julie Flaherty

1 month ago | newswise.com | Julie Flaherty

BYLINE: By Julie Flaherty, Tufts Now Boston artist Jamal Thorne uses found objects in his sculptural collage pieces, mixing things like kombucha labels, Japanese packaging, and cardboard boxes with his detailed ink drawings. He puts a lot of thought into the symbolism of his materials, but earlier in his career, not so much their longevity.

Sep 11, 2024 | knoxvilledailysun.com | Julie Flaherty

BYLINE: By Julie Flaherty, Tufts NowNewswise — Shane wheeled the yellow mop bucket to the side of the corridor, out of the way of the other imprisoned men. At the medium security facility where he is in year 25 of his life-without-parole sentence, he works as a janitor. His job has him looking at the floors, but at that moment, he was thinking about the stars. From his pocket, he took a bundle of small papers and photos held together with a rubber band.

Apr 3, 2024 | newswise.com | Julie Flaherty

BYLINE: By Julie Flaherty, Tufts Now Shane wheeled the yellow mop bucket to the side of the corridor, out of the way of the other imprisoned men. At the medium security facility where he is in year 25 of his life-without-parole sentence, he works as a janitor. His job has him looking at the floors, but at that moment, he was thinking about the stars. From his pocket, he took a bundle of small papers and photos held together with a rubber band.

Jan 31, 2024 | newswise.com | Julie Flaherty

BYLINE: By Julie Flaherty, Tufts Now Newswise — You know it’s coming. Order a takeout coffee, burrito, or bagel at a local restaurant, and there it is: the dreaded swivel. As the counter jockey swings the touchscreen around, you’re forced to make a split-second decision over the prompt “Leave a tip?” and push the button for 10%, 20%, or more. What’s the expectation? What does the worker deserve? Will they even benefit?

Jan 11, 2024 | newswise.com | Julie Flaherty

BYLINE: By Julie Flaherty, Tufts Now Newswise — Tufts University has been named one of 40 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The classification recognizes an institution of higher education’s commitment to collaborating with its local, national, and global communities.