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New Hope for a Neglected Disease
Two Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine researchers studying schistosomiasis find molecules that may hold the key to a cure.
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Why Engineering? We Asked Five Women
As more women enter the School of Engineering—their numbers equaling those of men in an undergraduate class—it’s clear that challenging opportunities with far-reaching impact are a big draw.
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New Book on Race and Radicalism Reminds Us Inequality Is Still a Problem
"Black Radical" by Director of American Studies Kerri Greenidge tells the story of a civil rights agitator who empowered working black people at the turn of the 20th century.
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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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How Do Vaccines Work?With a little scientific trickery, the same pathogen that causes a disease can end up protecting us against it
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Teaching Kids About Nature to Save the PlanetChildren who deeply experience the natural world can grow into “Earth stewards” and restore the planet’s health and future
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Terriers Test a Therapy for Lung DiseaseDog owners band together to crowdfund a clinical trial of a drug that could help pets and people survive pulmonary fibrosis
Tufts People
Discovering a Father’s World War II Secrets
In her new memoir, Ariana Neumann, A92, uncovers a harrowing story hidden for decades—the story of her own father and a family destroyed by the Holocaust.
For This Navajo Doctor, Listening Is Medicine
Michael Tutt, M88, employs traditional and western practices to heal his community.
This Education Contains Multitudes
Not wanting to choose between a career as a researcher or a doctor, dual Ph.D./D.V.M. student JJ Stone chose a veterinary path.
At the Helm of the World’s Most Influential Medical Journal
Physician scientist Eric Rubin, M90, GBS90, is the new top editor of the New England Journal of Medicine.
A Day in the Life of a Whale Researcher
Anjali Narasimhan, VG19, shares a first-person account of studying humpback whales in the remote wilderness of southeast Alaska.
Letting Immigrants Tell Their Stories
Tufts undergrad Saherish Surani, A21, interviewed people new to the country for her book "The Stories of U.S."
A Football Student Manager on Her Way Up
Tufts sophomore Jula Harrington is one of only forty women nationwide picked to attend the NFL’s Women’s Careers in Football Forum.
Kick-Starting a Career in Neuroscience Research
Thanks to Tufts’ Post-Baccalaureate Research Program, Sofia Corella is searching for predictive biomarkers for post-traumatic epilepsy.
Saving Lives by Making Water Safe to Drink
Environmental engineer Amy Pickering is leading a test to see if a simple solution to bringing clean water to low-resource communities improves health outcomes.
Sika Henry Aims to Be the First African American Female Pro Triathlete
A serious bike accident hasn't held back Henry, A05, who is a triple threat on the race course.