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A New Home for the Tisch College of Civic Life
Dean Alan Solomont shares his insights on how Barnum/Dana reinforces the college’s central role in the life of the university.
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Massive Galaxy Discovered from the Very Early Universe
Tufts researchers are part of a team whose finding upends how astronomers think about structural formation of galaxies.
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Tufts Team Wins a Grand Prize in NSF Idea Machine Competition
Working with machines to solve mankind’s seemingly intractable problems is focus of winning entry from engineering team.
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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.
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Tisch College Announces Spring EventsSpeakers include two U.S. representatives, activists, academics, filmmakers, and an Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist
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They Said Her Admittance Was a Mistake. And Yet, She Persisted.The first black woman to practice dentistry in Boston, Jessie Gideon Garnett, D1919, was a quiet--but determined--pioneer
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Animals Under Extreme StressAustralian wildfires have created dangerous stress for wildlife, a harbinger for increasing pressures on animals due to climate change
Tufts People
Nothing Gets Lost in Translation in the Perseus Digital Library
Gregory Crane, professor of classical studies and computer science at Tufts, recently won a large grant to further his work digitizing ancient literature in multiple languages.
A Day in the Life of a Whale Researcher
Anjali Narasimhan, VG19, shares a first-person account of studying humpback whales in the remote wilderness of southeast Alaska.
Saving Lives by Making Water Safe to Drink
Environmental engineer Amy Pickering is leading a test to see if a simple solution to bringing clean water to low-resource communities improves health outcomes.
Discovering a Father’s World War II Secrets
In her new memoir, Ariana Neumann, A92, uncovers a harrowing story hidden for decades—the story of her own father and a family destroyed by the Holocaust.
This Education Contains Multitudes
Not wanting to choose between a career as a researcher or a doctor, dual Ph.D./D.V.M. student JJ Stone chose a veterinary path.
Sika Henry Aims to Be the First African American Female Pro Triathlete
A serious bike accident hasn't held back Henry, A05, who is a triple threat on the race course.
At the Helm of the World’s Most Influential Medical Journal
Physician scientist Eric Rubin, M90, GBS90, is the new top editor of the New England Journal of Medicine.
The Work of Art That Disappeared
The SMFA’s Ethan Murrow created a monumental drawing installation dedicated to industrial workers. Then it was painted over.
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.
For This Navajo Doctor, Listening Is Medicine
Michael Tutt, M88, employs traditional and western practices to heal his community.