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Tufts Joins Select Group of Research Universities
Tufts University has been selected to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a consortium of America’s leading research universities noted for their accomplishments in education, research, and innovation.
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Commencement Information: Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
Find everything you need to know about this year’s undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on May 22 and 23, including start times and where to watch online.
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Acing Tennis and Classes—While Helping Others
Arriving as an international student four years ago, Boris Sorkin, A21, quickly adjusted to life at Tufts, excelling in the classroom and on the tennis court.
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- Societal Impact
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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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Building a Better Scrub CapHeadgear for health care workers didn’t cover everyone’s needs. One dentist decided to change that
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Meet the Recipients of the 2021 Presidential Awards for Civic Life25 students and 3 faculty members were honored this year with Tufts’ highest recognition for civic engagement
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My Moment: How One Phone Call Led to a Lifelong FriendshipGrowing up in Kentucky, Sara and I felt like outsiders. After we moved North for college, meeting again was the friendship equivalent of falling in love.
Tufts People
Finding a Path to Neuroscience—and Blazing a Trail
Najah Walton, a Ph.D. student at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, is already mentoring younger students interested in careers in science.
This Designer Sets the Scene for Movies and TV
From Don Draper’s chic Park Avenue apartment to a modest house with macrame plant hangers, the sets Tufts graduate Christopher L. Brown designs speak volumes about the characters who inhabit them.
She Loves Seeing the Fruits of Her Labor
Whether the job calls for power tools or perennials, Kate Fuller, Tufts’ first-ever female groundskeeper, gets it done.
Want to Know If You're Recycling Right? Point and Click
A pilot project led by Mia Nixon, E21, uses QR codes to help people sort out what's trash and what really belongs in the bin.
From Baghdad to Boston: Dental Student’s Journey Is About Healing and Building Bridges
Whether aiding refugees or encouraging his classmates during the pandemic, Modar Bilind Al-Roomi, DI21, is quick to reach out.
One Scientist’s Quest to Protect Our Oceans—and Us
Fighting threats like climate change and pollution, Tufts alumna Katie Matthews helps sustain marine ecosystems and the life they support, including our own.
Styling Food for the Silver Screen
Whether it’s a pork chop for Frances McDormand or Christmas cookies for Johnny Depp, Tufts graduate Christine Tobin whips up camera-ready food that actors can really sink their teeth into.
Growing a Green Thumb
Whether you’re a veteran vegetable gardener or a serial house plant killer trying to change your ways, plant coach Nick Cutsumpas, A14, has a simple piece of advice: Listen.
Meet the Next President of the Tufts Undergraduate Student Government
Amma Agyei, E22, will be the first Black female president of the Tufts Community Union Senate.
Rachel Kyte, F02, Has Advice for Women Leaders: Rage at the Machine, Not Each Other
In honor of Women’s History Month, Fletcher School’s first female dean reflects on her life, career, and why this is a moment for women’s leadership.