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A Peek into Fall Academics at the School of Arts and Sciences
Faculty at Tufts' School of Arts and Sciences are planning new classes and revamping coursework to take advantage of virtual learning and give students a first-class academic experience.
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“The Less Traveled Road of Conviction”
The Reverend Gloria White-Hammond, M76, H06, spoke about racism—and hope—at Tufts’ Day of Reflection, Commitment, and Action on June 19, the national observance of Juneteenth.
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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
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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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
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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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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
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Fall Plans for Tufts AnnouncedThe Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering begin the fall semester on September 8 with undergraduates on campus; graduate and professional schools’ plans announced, too.
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Tufts Observes Juneteenth with Day of Reflection, Commitment, and ActionThe university announces initiatives to address racism and increase support of diversity
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We All Scream for LivestreamsThe Tufts University Social Collective's online programming offers a sense of community for Jumbos amid COVID-19
Tufts People
A Steep Path to a New Home
Tragedy threatened to derail Lisha Shakya-Lee’s dream of becoming a dentist—until her community at Tufts stepped up.
A Future Veterinarian with a Vision
India Napier, V20, channeled her passion for diversity and inclusion into a STEM program for under-privileged elementary students.
Young Innovators: Nutrition for Athletes
Sean Harrington, A14, managed the software team for the Patriots, and now he’s got a startup focused on nutrition for top athletes.
A New Doctor Finds His Calling
Emal Lesha, a recent graduate from the Tufts School of Medicine, talks about his path from Albania to matching to a residency in neurosurgery.
The Veterinarian-Humanitarian
Christine Jost, a Cummings School and Fletcher School alum, works to get U.S. aid where it’s needed to fight COVID-19, locusts, and other emergencies across the globe.
She Came for the Pets. She Stayed for the People.
Veterinary assistant Kate Jolly—a Tufts at Tech alum—is the glue holding clinicians, owners, and students together in the Foster Hospital ER.
He Brought 5,500 Babies into the World. Then He Started Raising Doctors.
As dean of clinical affairs at Tufts School of Medicine, obstetrician Henry Klapholz knows how to deliver on a good medical education.
Insight into Insect Pain—and Scientific Research
Daniel Caron, A20, discovers how some insects sense and respond to pain, and may have created a new model for scientists.
Meet the Man Leading Indonesia's COVID-19 Response
Wiku Adisasmito, an adjunct professor at Tufts' Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, leads the fight against the novel coronavirus in the world’s fourth-largest nation.
Letting Immigrants Tell Their Stories
Tufts undergrad Saherish Surani, A21, interviewed people new to the country for her book "The Stories of U.S."