Matriculation 2010
More than 1,300 undergraduates arrived on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus as the newest members of the Tufts community.
An Open-Air Laboratory
An experiment using butterflies to study the connection between nutrition and reproductive success sets up shop on the Academic Quad.
Four Years, Infinite Possibilities
Over the past four years, six members of the class of 2010 allowed us to come along for the ride, letting us share in each of their individual Tufts experiences.
Field Tested
Graduate students head into the woods to learn how to handle a humanitarian crisis.
President's Marathon Challenge
For the eighth year in a row, students, faculty, alumni and friends from across the country made the trek from Hopkinton, Mass. to Boston as part of the President's Marathon Challenge (PMC) team.
If You Build It...
Will Langford (E'12) uses his passion for engineering to energize the do-it-yourself community.
The Giving Tree
For the second year in a row, Tufts partners with Groundwork Somerville tapping local trees as part of the Maple Syrup Project.
Singing for Haiti
Tufts student performers were among those helping raise money for Haiti relief efforts at an event co-sponsored with the city of Somerville.
A Gala Occasion
Tufts' Africana Center celebrated its 40th anniversary with a celebration that brought together students, alumni and university and community leaders.
Crafting a Community
Tufts' Crafts Center continues to foster both creativity and community.
Northern Exposure
A bold partnership between Tufts and Maine Medical Center seeks to relieve the doctor shortage in rural areas of the state.
Homecoming 2009
Jumbos who came back to campus Oct. 9-11, 2009, for Homecoming were treated to a weekend full of festivities and victories.
Powered by Curiosity
The Tufts and Boston Architectural College students on the Solar Decathlon team combine engineering know-how with aesthetic flair and policy savvy.
A Winning Change
The newly renovated Cousens Gym opened with a bang in September 2009. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the construction process.
Onward and Upward
School of Dental Medicine Associate Dean of admissions and student affairs Mark Gonthier and Executive Associate Dean Joe Castellana talk about the school's vertical expansion.
Brotherhood Through Song
Tufts' Beelzebubs are bound by a love of music and a commitment to share that joy with others. Watch a behind-the-scenes audio slideshow, performance videos and a video about their music education initiative.
Commencement 2009
Relive the excitement of Tufts' 153rd Commencement with this audio-visual slideshow.
Lending a Hand
For Tufts seniors, Senior Week is a time for celebration. But several members of the Class of 2009 kicked off the week with service, participating in the annual Senior Service Day.
Procrastination 101
From YouTube and Facebook to ping-pong, students in finals week carve out time from studying.
Behind the Trunk
During their time on the Hill and beyond, Tufts students and alumni identify with the official mascot, Jumbo the elephant. Emily Ruff (A'11), however, may feel a stronger connection than most.
Science Takes Center Stage
Lara Park (N'09), a dancer and Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy graduate student, choreographed a dance routine based on the topic of her directed study for a contest called "Dance Your PhD."
Mission to Limatambo
Students and faculty from Tufts Dental School brought their skills to an orphanage in the mountains outside of Cuzco, Peru. Hear Professor Charles Rankin talk about the mission.
Phoenix Risen
Chemist Sam Kounaves sees the payoff of years of work as he analyzes Martian soil using instruments his Tufts group helped develop.
Celebrating History
Experimental College's Election Night Extravaganza brought hundreds of undergraduates together to watch as the country elected the next president of the United States.
A Classic Event
The Classics Department's annual outdoor reading of ancient literary works has been drawing a following for nearly two decades.
A New Life on a Different Coast
Freshman Michelle Doyle reflects on family and friends and the big move to college.
Commencement 2010
With words of wit and wisdom, Sol Gittleman encouraged Tufts' class of 2010 to face their future with an appreciation for the past.
A Community of Song
Crossing racial and religious barriers, the Third Day Gospel Choir brings together a diverse community of both the devout and the curious.
Voices of Redemption
Undergraduate actresses bring the personal and the inventive to for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf.
Enlightening Art
Tibetan lamas create a sand mandala in the Tisch Library, one grain at a time.
Happy to Wait
The Leonard Carmichael Society's long-running Faculty Waits on You Dinner raises more than $6,000 for the Somerville Homeless Coalition.
Match Day
Fourth-year students at Tufts School Medicine found out where they will spend their residencies in the annual rite of Match Day.
Medical Makeover
A smart, comprehensive effort has transformed the Sackler Center from top to bottom. We provide a user's guide to the new space.
Grand Rounds
One Tufts School of Medicine student has bookended his education with volunteer stints at a children's hospital in Cambodia.
Comic Relief
Sophomore Chase Gregory puts a unique spin on the telling of her Tufts experience, documenting it in comic form.
On the Right Note
Tufts' oldest coed a cappella group, the Amalgamates, heads into an exciting year as the ensemble celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Setting the Stage
Student theater groups Pen, Paint and Pretzels and Torn Ticket II welcome the Class of 2013 with their annual O-Show productions.
Work Hard, Play Hard
Every year, students at the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences have a field day -- literally -- raising money to support their research.
Along for the Ride
Members of the Class of 2013 discuss the items they couldn't live without at Tufts.
A League of Their Own
Tufts League Softball gives faculty, staff and students a relaxed and fun opportunity to go beyond their own departments and get to know others in the Tufts family.
From the Heart
With personal conviction and professional determination, Tufts School of Medicine student Latrice Goosby Landry is taking on the epidemic of heart disease among African-Americans.
Something for Everyone
Assistant Director of Campus Life Jamie Engle discusses the plethora of student activities that Tufts has to offer in this audio slideshow.
Engineering a Good Time
Baking soda, duct tape and an old Toyota Camry were among the ingredients that made Tufts' first celebration of National Engineers' Week a success.
The Freshman Vote
It's their first time choosing a president, and the first-year students at Tilton Hall such as Danielle Pike take the responsibility seriously. Watch them talk about the experience in this audio slideshow.
Discovering Ghana
In Jan. 2008, six Tufts undergraduates traveled to Ghana as part of "Ghana Gold: A Corporate Social Responsibility Tour."
Life is a 'Cabaret'
Take a look behind the curtain and get a sneak peek at how the fall 2007 undergraduate production of "Cabaret" came together.
Hitting a High Note
The Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center is a state-of-the-art facility that affirms Tufts' commitment to the arts, both on campus and in the community.
Photo Gallery: Understanding Conflict
Tufts students simulate a counterinsurgency scenario in an exercise designed to explore the complex civil-military dynamic. View photos from the exercise.
Getting Ready
Every September, Tufts' campuses come back to life. But there are several groups who have worked hard throughout the summer preparing for the students' return.