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Tufts is a leader in American higher education, distinctive for its success as a moderately sized university that excels at research and providing students with a personal experience. Our unique combination of research and liberal arts attracts students, faculty and staff who thrive in our environment of curiosity, creativity and engagement.

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Is This Finally the End of Counting Calories?

For a century now, dieters have been trying—and failing—to lose weight by obsessively tracking calories. There has to be a better way.

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First editions of Emily Dickinson’s poetry.

The Tale of Mabel, Millicent, and the Poet

Julie Dobrow recounts the lives, loves, and lawsuits of the mother and daughter who created the legend of Emily Dickinson.

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Tufts Applications Set Another Record

More than 22,700 students seek to be members of the Class of 2023.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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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

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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

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.

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Societal Impact

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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.

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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.

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Transformative Experiences

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Transformative Experiences

We are committed to providing every student with ample opportunity for transformative experiences within and beyond the classroom.

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News

Secure Borders and Safer Immigration
A Tufts professor of international law describes how to make U.S. borders more secure without building a wall
Building Sustainable Sources of Fresh Produce
Tufts, Harvard, and BC get $250,000 grant to invest in New England farmers, who will provide food for their dining halls
Tell Me More: The Power of Good
What does it take to do the right thing—and be successful, too? Life Is Good’s president Lisa Tanzer, J89, explains in a Tufts podcast

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Jamie Maguire Appointed to Named Professorship

Jamie Maguire, a tenured associate professor of neuroscience at the Tufts University School of Medicine, has been appointed the first Kenneth and JoAnn G. Wellner Professor.

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Bringing a Painful Past to Life

A new play by Tufts doctoral student Tara Brooke Watkins tells the story of the Tulsa Black Wall Street Massacre of 1921.

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Painting Untold Stories

SMFA alum and lecturer Ria Brodell’s new book tells the stories of twenty-eight “Butch Heroes.”

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A Tennis First for Tufts

Boris Sorkin, A21, wins ITA Cup DIII men’s tennis singles national championship.

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