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A Punch Line's Political Power
Humor makes people pay attention and can be used to create positive change, former Obama speechwriter David Litt tells a Tufts audience. Read More About David Litt's Talk
It Took Over 1,000 Sharpies for Murrow to Build ‘Hauling’ at Currier Museum of Art
SMFA at Tufts Professor of the Practice Ethan Murrow's temporary gallery installation, "Hauling," is inspired by the history of labor and collaboration in Manchester, N.H.
Video: A Look at Murrow's 'Hauling'
A Zebra Finch and Its Song Could Unlock a Human Mystery
Biologist Mimi Kao studies the songs of zebra finches to understand how the brain retains new skills and information. Read More About Mimi Kao's Research
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- Societal Impact
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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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The Toxic Air We BreatheInvisible particles in the air are responsible for three of the top ten causes of ill health and death worldwide, warns a new book
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Bringing Outside Artists to LightThey lived outside the arts world, but created works—now on view at Tufts—that are standing the test of time
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A Thousand Coats of PaintThe Tufts cannon, a canvas for student groups for more than two decades, gets a fresh look
Tufts People
Frank Hattler, E18
Senior tri-captain Frank Hattler of the Tufts University men's lacrosse team was announced as a member of the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division III At-Large Teams on Tuesday. A Computer Science and Economics major, Hattler was the recipient of Tufts' Lewis F. Manly Memorial Prize for academic and athletic excellence this year.
Associate Professor Tom Vandervelde, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tufts University School of Engineering
Associate Professor Tom Vandervelde is investigating new methods for eliminating inefficiencies in electricity production.