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Engineering Positive Change
Engineers Without Borders leader Catherine Leslie tells a Tufts podcast about the thousands of students and professionals who volunteer worldwide to build everything from water systems to energy projects.
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How to Stay Safe from EEE
The rare but potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus has been detected in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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Ever Wonder: How Does Anesthesia Work?
There’s local and general—and they work very differently.
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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.
News
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What’s Behind the Simmering Conflict with Iran?The confrontations with Iran have far more to do with domestic U.S. politics than they do with any intention to go to war, says a Tufts expert
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Bringing Music—and Hope—to Refugee Syrian ChildrenIn Lebanon, Layth Sidiq taught not just melodies but musical traditions to young students
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Hope for Dogs with Bone CancerClinical trials at Cummings School seek to improve the treatments and prognosis for pets—and hopefully someday children—battling osteosarcoma
Tufts People
Longtime Tufts Baseball Coach Honored
John Casey, who won his 750th game this spring, is selected as American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee.
A Conversation with Rachel Kyte, New Dean of The Fletcher School
Rachel Kyte, a visionary leader on climate change, describes her hopes for the school.
Creating a New Life
Javier Rincon, E19, whose parents are immigrants, came to Tufts as an undergraduate after serving almost a decade in the Marines.
New Tufts Chief Information Officer Named
Christopher Sedore brings extensive experience in higher education.
For This Navajo Doctor, Listening Is Medicine
Michael Tutt, M88, employs traditional and western practices to heal his community.
Claiming My Identity
Michelle Nguyen, A22, talks about growing up different and her love of learning.
Our Tufts: No Judgment Here
Walter Bentson, SMFA campus security officer, talks about his job and the people he meets.
Joseph “JT” Duck Named Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
An admissions professional with wide experience, he comes to Tufts from Swarthmore.