The Economy and You
Assistant Professor of Economics Andreea Balan Cohen weighs in on how the current economic downturn will affect the average American's health.

Signs of Life
Associate Professor of Chemistry Sam Kounaves, co-investigator on NASA's current mission to Mars, gains media attention as he shares news of the mission's preliminary testing results.

Tufts to Develop Morphing Chemical Robots
Tufts scientist receives a $3.3 million contract for the purpose of building various soft-bodied robots.

The Path to Spirituality
Hindu scholar Varun Soni (A'96) discusses his recent appointment as the University of Southern California's dean of religious life and how his Tufts experience prepared him for his new role.  

Jumbo Goes to Africa
Members of the Tufts field hockey team return from two weeks of exploring southern Africa.

Sharing Power
Current and past Tufts students join forces to pass along the Tufts ideal of active citizenship to the youth of Central America.

The Power of Words
With a new book coming out this month, Ellen Sussman (J'76) discusses the twists and turns involved in becoming a successful writer.

The Phoenix Has Landed
Associate Professor of Chemistry Sam Kounaves, co-investigator on NASA's recent mission to Mars, gains media attention after the spacecraft's successful landing.

A Familiar Face
Portraying the main character in the children's program "Dottie's Magic Pockets," Tufts graduate Jen Plante hopes to be a positive role model for children of non-traditional families.

Kennedy Watch
With the news of Sen. Edward Kennedy's cancer diagnosis quickly unfolding, experts from Tufts are asked to weigh in on the situation.

A Need for Speed
A group of engineering students work together on the creation of a fully operational electric Formula 1-style race car.

Today's Wisdom
Multiple media outlets reported on Tufts' 152nd Commencement ceremonies, headlined by graduate and "Today" show co-host Meredith Vieira.

Mr. Adventure
Tufts graduate Josh Gates travels around the world searching for answers to the mysteries of life as host of Sci-Fi's "Destination: Truth."

Strength in Numbers
Students from The Fletcher School organize the largest university bone marrow donor drive in support of one of their own.

Crisis In Burma
Peter Walker of Tufts' Feinstein International Center talks about the challenges facing the country of Burma in the wake of Cyclone Nargis.

Honorable Work: Part Two
In part two of this two part series, seven graduate and professional students detail projects of leadership and service that have led them to receive one of the university's highest honors.

Double Duty
Massachusetts state senator and soon-to-be Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning graduate Benjamin Downing discusses life as a student and a legislator.

A Classic Event
The Classics Department's annual outdoor reading of ancient literary works has been drawing a following for nearly two decades.

Honorable Work: Part One
In part one of this two part series, six undergraduate students detail projects of leadership and service that have led them to receive one of the university's highest honors.

It Runs in the Family
For the Tufts track and field trio of Engelking siblings, being a Jumbo is in the genes.

Nutritional Benefits
Friedman School doctoral candidate Erin Hennessy shares her nutrition expertise with communities hungry for information.

Peace by Piece
Students Jessica Anderson, Rachel Bergenfield and Adam Levy will head to Northern Uganda this summer to implement a grassroots project for peace.

What is 'College Jeopardy!'?
Answer: This Tufts senior will participate in the 2008 "College Jeopardy!" tournament. Who is Katie Winter?

Fishing For Success
While Ezra Furman and the Harpoons have risen from their on-campus beginnings to become a promising band on the national rock scene, the Tufts seniors in the band remain true to their roots.

Open Leaders: Washington, Lincoln and FDR
Video of the eighth installment of the Richard E. Snyder President's Lecture Series, delivered by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Hackett Fischer, is now available.

Noise vs. News: The State of Political Coverage
Video of the third annual Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism, featuring moderator Tom Brokaw, is now available.

Media Frenzy
Two separate student and alumni groups work toward supporting the thriving journalistic community at Tufts.

The River That Never Runs Dry
After nine years, Read by the River proves that Tufts students, elementary school students and a shared love of books can be a magical mix.

A Reliable Trust
Decades after his death, alumnus Frank C. Doble continues to give back to the Tufts community, making recent headlines for his role in the university's largest donation ever.

Bon Anniversaire!
The Tufts European Center at Talloires, France, celebrates its 30th anniversary this month with an event on the Medford/Somerville campus.

A Performance Worth Pondering
Performance groups around campus joined with International Relations Director's Leadership Council to take a unique approach to social change.

John Baronian Passes Away
The former standout athlete known as "Mr. Tufts," beloved for his years of service and devotion to the university, was 87 years old.

A New Way To Think About Hardware
Video of Tufts biologist Barry Trimmer's Mar. 31 Dean's Faculty Forum talk on the development of biomimetic robots is now available.

Living Deliberately
Video of Fletcher School environmental expert William Moomaw's Mar. 27 talk about the construction of his energy-neutral home is now available.

Study: Brain Protein May Impact Eating Habits
Led by Maribel Rios, PhD, at Tufts School of Medicine, researchers have found that a protein in the brain may have some significant influence on the ability to feel full.

A Different Kind of Marathon
Hundreds of students come together in a night-long dance marathon benefiting the Children's Trust Fund of Massachusetts.

A Healthy Attitude
Public Health at Tufts (PHAT) coordinated with other student groups for "Healthy Week," promoting both personal and global health.

Jet-Set Jumbo
Sophomore Casey Sullivan, a member of both the Tufts women's basketball and softball teams, stretched her effort for both teams from coast to coast this month.

Labor in Focus
Fletcher School economist Lisa Lynch discusses the effect of the economic downturn on the country's labor market.

Hail to the Chief
CEO of JP Morgan Chase, Jamie Dimon (A'78) makes headlines for his role in what is being deemed one of the most historic transactions on Wall Street.

The Secrets to Success
Tufts alum Jeffrey Stibel returned to campus to bestow some wisdom upon future entrepreneurs as part of the Lyon & Bendheim Alumni Lecture series.

Making South Africa a Model for Water Quality
Steve Chapra, Civil and Environmental Engineering professor, visited South Africa to address the next generation of water-quality and water-management engineers who will have to deal with intersecting issues of health, economy, and sustainability.

Promoting Potential
With the help of several other Tufts students, senior Matt Cohen has spent his last year providing education and hope to immigrant students in Somerville.

The Color of Justice
Richard Lerner, Bergstrom chair in Applied Developmental Science at Tufts, provides a voice for minority youth as a pattern of segregation continues into the 21st century.

Culture Clash
Lawrence Harrison, director of The Fletcher School's Cultural Change Institute, discusses the idea of multiculturalism and its negative effect on cultural progress.

Filling a Need
Members of Tufts Emerging Black Leaders group continue to bring issues affecting the black population to the forefront with their fourth annual symposium.

Introducing Tufts Medical Center
New name highlights affiliation between teaching hospital and Tufts University

Perceptions of Violence
Tufts clinical psychiatrist Dr. Ronald Pies debunks the perceived link between mental illness and violence.

Adventures in Comedy
Tufts graduate Amy Rhodes discusses her life among Hollywood's top comedy producers as the director of content for the site FunnyOrDie.com

Lautze’s Dams of Malaria in East Africa
School of Engineering student Jonathan Lautze uses research from his university studies to construct a way to reduce the transmission of malaria through water resource engineering and management.

Unexpected Reality
After originally deeming a career as a playwright "unrealistic," Janet Neipris adds another production to her list.

Meredith Vieira to Deliver Address at Tufts' Commencement
Emmy Award-winning journalist and TV personality will receive honorary degree from alma mater on May 18; will be joined by distinguished Tufts administrator, poet, artist/social entrepreneur, and medical pioneers

The World's A Stage
Drama doctoral candidate Meron Langsner is one of three playwrights in the country to have earned an extraordinary residency.

Separation Anxiety
Tufts' R. Bruce Hitchner, classics professor and chairman of the Dayton Project, weighs in on the future of Kosovo in the aftermath of the country's declaration of independence from Serbia.

Work Meets Play
TuftsSchool of Medicine Dean Michael Rosenblatt, M.D., is excited about the changes slated for the school in the months to come.

Prevention or Profit?
In a Boston Globe op-ed, Tufts' Dr. Jerome P. Kassirer questions the motive behind two groups pushing for the use of CT scanning as a preventative maintenance tool.

A Proposal for a US Carbon Tax Swap
Video of Tufts economist Gilbert Metcalf's Feb. 6 talk on his plan for a revenue-neutral carbon tax is now available.

Public Health 101
A recent trip to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is just one way veterinary students at the Cummings School are learning about opportunities in the field of public health.

A Tradition of Caring
Tufts graduate Luke Hingson, who inherited the reins of the charitable foundation his father began, sees efficient business as key to Brother's Brother success.

2007 Isner Lecture: Dr. Judah Folkman
Video of the Isner Lecture as delivered last November by the late angiogenesis pioneer Dr. Judah Folkman is now available online.

Changing the Channel
Tufts graduate Neal Shapiro, president of New York's public television station WNET, is trying to change the way public television does business.

You Are What You Eat
Tufts' Dr. Nevin Scrimshaw, an international nutrition expert, says that a consistent low-fat diet and regular exercise keep him going strong at age 90.

The Most Interesting Vitamin
On Jan. 28, Robert M. Russell, MD, the outgoing director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts, spoke about Vitamin A.

Predicting the Political Future
While political futures markets paint a point-in-time picture of people's political expectations, The Fletcher School's Daniel Drezner says that they may not be the best way to predict election winners.

Rocking the Vote
A new film featuring Tufts senior Scott Merrick and political science professor Kent Portney proves that you're never too young to make a difference.

The Race to Beijing
Recovered from a string of injuries, Tufts graduate and track star Jen Toomey is lacing up her sneakers in the hopes of earning a trip to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

In Bali, A Quest For Change
Tufts junior Rishikesh Bhandary traveled to Bali as a member of the American Youth Delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

The Look of a Leader
According to new research by Tufts social psychologist Nalini Ambady, a CEO's appearance can reveal a lot about how successful he or she is.

Climate Change: A Hot Debate in '08
According to The Fletcher School's William Moomaw, the corporate world is beating out Capitol Hill in the battle against climate change. But the government is slowly picking up the pace.

Depolarizing Politics
In an op-ed for The Providence Journal, The Fletcher School's William Martel says that bipartisanship is key to addressing the serious issues facing the United States.

Richardson Withdraws From Presidential Race
After two tough losses in the opening rounds of primary season, Tufts graduate and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is ending his campaign for president.

Back on the Air
As the Writers Guild strike continues, Rob Burnett, Tufts graduate and CEO of the production company Worldwide Pants, helped broker a deal bringing some writers back to their shows.

Life After Bhutto
With Pakistan's future uncertain after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, Tufts experts paint a complex picture of the political landscape in the Islamic nation.

Tufts Experts Introduce the Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults
Tufts researchers have updated their 1999 Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults to correspond with the Internet-based USDA food pyramid, now known as MyPyramid.

Worms vs. Germs
Tufts' Joel Weinstock believes that parasitic worms known as helminths may help to prevent some immunological diseases.