Lorlene Hoyt

Lorlene Hoyt is a Research Professor at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning. She serves as Executive Director of the Talloires Network, a global alliance of engaged universities. Her work bridges academic research with community impact.

• Education: PhD in City Planning (University of Pennsylvania), MLA in Landscape Architecture (SUNY), BSLA in Landscape Architecture (Pennsylvania State University)
• Contact: (617) 627-6056 | lorlene.hoyt@tufts.edu

Research Focus: Dr. Hoyt's work examines institutional frameworks for community-engaged scholarship, with emphasis on international higher education networks. Her 2017 publication explores reward systems for civic engagement in academia across multiple countries, highlighting cross-cultural policy implementation challenges.

Teaching Activities: She supervises graduate-level thesis and capstone projects at Tufts University, mentoring students in applied research methodologies and community-based planning initiatives since 2021.