Tufts University
Commencement 2018
Ellen Kullman offers “career constants” to 2018 Tufts graduates to guide them in a rapidly changing world
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Creating a New Campus Community
Residences for juniors and seniors will be created from wood-frame houses on northern edge of campus
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A Heartfelt Profession
A graduating dentist first discovered her calling at Tufts special-needs clinics
Read Annie's Story- Diversity and Inclusion
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- Innovation
- Societal Impact
- Sustainability
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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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Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) receives $56 Million National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science AwardPrestigious NIH grant provides five years of funding to Tufts University and Tufts Medical Center
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My Robot, My Friend?A new program in human-robot interaction, the first in the country, examines everything from mechanics to ethics of robots and artificial intelligence
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Instant Ice CreamLiquid nitrogen is the not-so-secret ingredient an engineering professor uses to make frozen treats for guests
Events
Tufts People
Teron Nezwek, M20
Teron Nezwek, M20, a 2011 graduate of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida, organized a rally against gun violence on the one-week anniversary of the deadly shootings there. He brought more than 100 Tufts medical students together at the Jaharis Courtyard to draw attention to gun violence as a public-health crisis.
Karen Panetta, Dean of Graduate Education Engineering
Karen Panetta was named one of the Top 100 influencers in EdTech by EdTech Digest for her work with children, parents, and educators on engineering outreach activities.
Jeffrey Berry, professor of political science
Jeffrey M. Berry is quoted in a Boston Globe article about the gun control fight. Find out what he has to say and discover how students around Massachusetts are feeling about the whole gun control issue.
Zach Wallace, A18
Star swimmer Zach Wallace, a Tufts university senior, isn’t letting his hearing impairment slow him down. Read about this inspired All-American, four-time school record holder, and Dean’s list student.
Dennis Steindler, director of the Neuroscience and Aging Laboratory
According to a new study co-written by Dennis Steindler, director of Neuroscience and aging Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, a brain parasite that infects about one in three people may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases.