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Dayna Cunningham Is the New Dean of Tisch College of Civic Life
With a lifelong focus on civic engagement, innovation, and democracy, Cunningham embodies the key values of Tisch College.
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Brandon Linton Is the New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
With coaching experience in Division I and III and in the NESCAC, Linton has a passion for mentoring student-athletes.
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A Call for Environmental Justice for All
María Belén Power, AG20, advocates for justice-centered change from Chelsea, Massachusetts to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
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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 Wildlife Cameras Tell Us About the Nation’s MammalsCummings School wildlife veterinarian Chris Whittier, V97, took part in the first national mammal survey using wildlife cameras. Here’s what he found.
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The Health Hazards of an Uncertain Job ScheduleWorking unpredictable hours boosts your risk for chronic disease, and affects women more than men, says a new study by a Tufts researcher
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How Viruses Mutate and Create New VariantsAs coronavirus variants circulate worldwide, a Tufts researcher explains the mechanisms of how viruses change and why it’s going to keep happening
Tufts People
Drawing on Art to Create Community
Maria Fong, BFA21, discusses the impact that art has had on her experience as a Tufts student, and what the Asian American Center has meant to her and her peers who came together to create the Mural Project there.
Building a Better Scrub Cap
Headgear for health care workers didn’t cover everyone’s needs. Joke Alesh, A11, D15, MG16 (MPH) decided to change that.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the Critical Intersection of Public Health and Homeland Security
Promoting wellbeing of ‘communities and families’ makes the nation safer, says Pritesh Gandhi, the triple Jumbo who is chief medical officer for DHS.
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.
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.
From a Small Island to a Cutting-edge Lab
Neuroscientist Noell Cho, who grew up on the small island of Guam in the western Pacific, helps students from all backgrounds feel at home in science.