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An Insider’s Guide to Latinx Theater
Noe Montez, chair of the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, shares the plays and shows that inspired him toward a career in Latinx theater and performance.
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Connecting the Stories of the Past in Art
An exhibition of Armenian liturgical textiles at Tufts University Art Galleries highlights what’s preserved—and lost—in a civilization under fire.
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Why Pregnant Women Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Erika Werner, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Tufts University School of Medicine, shares what she hears from pregnant patients and why she encourages them to get vaccinated.
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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.
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Reclaiming a Whole IdentityRachel Arlene Redeye Porter, F17, is exploring what it means to be Indigenous and helping others connect with who they are
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Advancing Nutrition Innovation in an Era of MisinformationChallenges and opportunities from the fourth annual Nutrition Innovation Summit
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This Moon School’s Preparing to Launch—and You Can Help Design ItA nonprofit co-founded by a Fletcher alumna is partnering with NASA on a “learning institution” to benefit all humanity
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Tufts People
A Vision for Building a Multiracial Democracy
Dayna Cunningham, the new Omidyar Dean of Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, outlines key opportunities and responsibilities for higher education in shaping the next generation of engaged citizens.
Searching for Answers Through Art
Eva Bibas, BFA22, channels her lifelong passion for art into multimedia works that explore spirituality and connect her audience to her environment.
Tufts Alum Wins Gold in Paralympic Triathlon Race
Brad Snyder, F19, won the paratriathlon gold medal in the PTV1 category of vision-impaired athletes at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo on August 27. It was his sixth Paralympics gold medal overall.
An Online Counselor for Video Game Addicts
Psychiatrist Alok Kanojia, AG08, MG09, M14, MG14, is building an innovative approach to combatting mental health crises among gamers.
As a Boy in Rural Mexico, His Life Was Changed by Dentists. Now Gabriel Perez Is Inspiring Others
With his student leadership and outreach efforts, Perez, D23, is determined to boost awareness of oral care in Hispanic communities.
This Museum Director Focuses Solely on Shoes
From Renaissance platform shoes that were nearly two feet high to today’s virtual sneakers that can’t even be worn, Elizabeth Semmelhack, AG93, illuminates the many meanings of footwear.
A Chilean-American Poet Describes Life in Translation
M. Soledad Caballero, AG02, explores memory, body, and identity in her first poetry collection, "I Was a Bell," which won the Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award.
Inspired by His Father, a Nutrition Scholar Strives to Prevent Disease
For Edwin Ortega, N20, family struggle and sacrifice inspire his research into chronic disease and vaccine efficacy.
A Broadway Performer Celebrates His Puerto Rican Heritage
From the national tour of “In the Heights” and the Tony-winning “Fun Home” to shows he writes himself, Joel Perez, A08, brings a fresh perspective to the stage.
A Pulitzer Prize–Winner's Photos of One New Jersey City
For more than a decade, photojournalist April Saul, J76, has documented the lives of people in Camden, New Jersey—honoring both their sorrow and their joy.