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He Swims With Great Whites
Cummings School alum Tom Burns helps us better understand sharks—for their safety and ours—through photography and research.
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Recommended Summer Books
Members of the Tufts community share their favorites in fiction and nonfiction for your reading pleasure.
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Meet Snowball, the Cockatoo with the Dance Moves
Three takeaways from a Tufts researcher about his new study on a parrot that creates spontaneous—and diverse—dance movements.
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- Global Leadership
- Innovation
- Societal Impact
- Sustainability
- Transformative Experiences
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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Bringing Landmarks Like Notre-Dame Back to LifeCareful and sensitive restoration of sacred monuments is critical, says Tufts art historian
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My Path, My Story: Helping Immigrants at the Mexico BorderTaking stock of her life, Sarah Glover, J91, decided to do what matters most—in her case, assisting refugees in Brownsville, Texas
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Giraffes Under Parasitic Attack?Researchers study a skin disease spreading in wild giraffes to understand its cause and the potential threat to these endangered animals
Tufts People
A Conversation with Rachel Kyte, New Dean of The Fletcher School
Kyte, a visionary leader on climate change, describes her hopes for the school.
New Tufts Chief Information Officer Named
Christopher Sedore brings extensive experience in higher education.
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.
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.