The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life (originally the University College of Citizenship and Public Service, or UCCPS) is a college of

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in Medford, Massachusetts. The college was founded with the aid of a $10 million donation by

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founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam in 2000 to encourage students to perform volunteer and public services for the community. Tisch College's mission statement is to "combine education, research, and practice to serve as a hub for students, faculty, and community members who are committed to civic engagement and to its ability to change the world for the better." It hopes to prepare young people to be lifelong active citizens and create an enduring culture of active citizenship across the University. In 2006, the school was renamed after a $40 million gift from

Jonathan Tisch Jonathan Mark Tisch (born December 7, 1953) is an American businessman. He is the CEO of American luxury hospitality company Loews Hotels. Tisch is also a trustee of Tufts University, and a board member of the Tribeca Film Institute. He is a co ...

, CEO of Loews Hotels and

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and a trustee of Tufts University. In June 2013, the university announced the selection of alumnus

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, US Ambassador to Spain, as the new dean of the Tisch College. According to ''The Boston Globe'', Amb. Solomont, who previously worked as a healthcare entrepreneur and served as National Finance Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, "has a reputation for being one of the Democratic Party’s most fruitful fundraisers."

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Official website of the Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
Tufts University Educational institutions established in 2000 University subdivisions in Massachusetts Tisch family 2000 establishments in Massachusetts {{Massachusetts-university-stub