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Biden’s Campaign Manager on Humanity and Healing a Nation
Jennifer O’Malley Dillon, J98, recalled her Tufts softball days and shared lessons from the virtual campaign trail as part of Tisch College’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
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In 2020, All Hands Were on Board at Tufts Responding to the Pandemic
As COVID-19 changed the world, Tufts University pivoted quickly to keep students learning and everyone safe.
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Economies of Digitally Advanced Nations Fare Better During Pandemic
Advanced digital infrastructure can help nations’ economies during the pandemic, but it doesn’t guarantee economic safety, say researchers at The Fletcher School.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
"Tufts represents more than an opportunity to educate oneself. It offers a place to be oneself.”
— President Anthony P. Monaco
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Global Leadership
Global Leadership
With more than 1,700 international students, 450 international faculty and scholars, and 6,000 alumni living outside of the United States, our global community is an essential part of our identity.
Tufts is committed to global engagement and international research.
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Innovation
Innovation
Our community thrives on embracing complex issues and marshaling the capacities of our unique constellation of schools to develop innovative approaches to local and global challenges.
Societal Impact
Societal Impact
We encourage our students, alumni, faculty and staff to connect with the community on local, national and global levels. Through leadership, partnership, mentorship, service and discussion, the active citizens of the Tufts community use their knowledge and research to develop solutions to social challenges.
Sustainability
Sustainability
From class projects and cutting-edge research, to extracurricular activities and internships, sustainability is an integral part of Tufts life. We offer numerous opportunities to get involved in developing solutions to local and global sustainability challenges.
Transformative Experiences
Transformative Experiences
We are committed to providing every student with ample opportunity for transformative experiences within and beyond the classroom.
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Bringing Virtual Study Abroad to StudentsFaculty create international partnerships to bring global experiences into their virtual classrooms
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Student Shoots for the Moon, Lands A CareerDesigning lunar landing gear helps a Tufts engineering student on path to a job with NASA
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Tufts Medical and Dental Students Start to Receive COVID-19 VaccineThird- and fourth-year medical students and dental students in patient-care settings start to receive vaccination shots at Tufts Medical Center
Tufts People
New Book Examines Threat of ISIS in the United States
Terrorism laws in the United States are outdated and need to change, Fletcher student Bennett Clifford, F21, argues in his new book on ISIS in America.
Working to Counteract Indigenous Erasure
As an Indigenous student, Tylee Nez, E24, finds ways to educate the Tufts community about Native American issues, both past and present.
This Native Hawaiian is a Future Voyager
Jonah Apo, E22, finds meaningful ways to connect with his Native Hawaiian heritage, even thousands of miles from home.
Getting to the Roots of Fragile X Syndrome
Focusing on glial brain cells, Yongjie Yang, associate professor of neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine, hunts for a new path to treating fragile X syndrome.
A Fresh Take on Food Hubs
A food distribution platform managed by Jacob Weiss, N20, was awarded $25,000 in the Friedman School’s annual Entrepreneurship Competition.
Teaching Vital Surgeries, One Pet in Need at a Time
Yuki Nakayama, V14, is helping Cummings School increase access to surgical care for pets whose owners otherwise couldn’t afford it—and giving students hands-on training in the process.
The Coronavirus Sneaks Its Way Into Cells. But How?
Marta Gaglia, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, is applying the approaches she has used to study viruses like influenza and herpes to better understand the virus that causes COVID-19.
Protecting Whales through Research and Public Policy
Alicia Pensarosa, VG18, puts her M.S. in Animals and Public Policy (MAPP) degree to work at Ocean Alliance as a whale researcher and educator.
Tokyo Dreams
Chasing down a childhood ambition, David Gelfand, E21, trains for the Paralympics with the U.S. national team.
An Inuit Voice in the Arctic
Fletcher alumna Dalee Sambo Dorough advocates for Indigenous rights on the international stage.