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Poetry for People Who Aren’t Sure About Poetry
Too many people feel intimidated by poetry, says Joanne Diaz, J94—and with a podcast, she’s hoping to change that by making poems more accessible.
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Helping the Poor to Create Successful, Life-Changing Businesses
Tufts Distinguished Achievement Award winner Bill Abrams, A75, A11P, A16P, reflects on 16 years at the helm of the international nonprofit Trickle Up.
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Keeping a Passion for Science Alive in High School Students
By bringing together young students he mentors across the U.S. and Canada, Michael Levin, Vannevar Bush Professor of Biology and director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts, helps keep a passion for science alive in high school students.
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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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School of Engineering Dean Jianmin Qu Steps DownAccomplished leader, scientist, and teacher has been named provost of Stevens Institute of Technology
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A Creative Haven for Budding ArtistsBoston high school students passionate about art hone their skills in the free City Studio program at SMFA at Tufts
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A Resource for Grieving Pet Owners for 25 YearsThe Pet Loss Support Hotline at Cummings School continues to provide a sympathetic ear to pet owners in need of emotional support
Tufts People
A Burn Survivor’s Triumph over Trauma
When Lise Deguire, J85, was 4 years old, she almost died in a fire that left her with third-degree burns over most of her body. In her award-winning memoir, she shares her experiences to help others.
At the Critical Intersection of Public Health and Homeland Security
Promoting wellbeing of ‘communities and families’ makes the nation safer, says Pritesh Gandhi, the triple Jumbo who is chief medical officer for DHS.
Reaching for New Levels of Understanding in Chinatown
Irene Lang, D21, confronts language barriers in the community and the clinic.
A Call for Environmental Justice for All
María Belén Power, AG20, advocates for justice-centered change from Chelsea, Massachusetts to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
How an Indie Folk Label Made It Big
In a new memoir, Rounder Records co-founder Bill Nowlin describes how the company with Tufts roots become a cultural force for American music.
Taking on Harmful Cells That Contribute to Age-Related Diseases
Christopher Wiley, a researcher on the Basic Biology of Aging Team at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts, is testing senolytics to counter senescent cells that promote afflictions like arthritis and Parkinson's disease.
A Deadly Hunt for Hidden Treasure
In a new book, Tufts graduate Dan Barbarisi describes the chase to unearth a chest of gold, silver, and gems hidden by an eccentric millionaire.
Tufts Alum in Olympic Swimming Trials
Roger Gu, E20, won the B final in the 50-meter freestyle on June 7 with a time of 22.68 seconds. He is the first Jumbo ever to swim an Olympic trials.
What It’s Like to be a U.S. Ambassador
Dean Alan Solomont, former U.S. Ambassador to Spain, shares his experience representing American interests abroad and offers advice for new ambassadors under President Biden.
What Should You Do and Why?
Yonatan Brafman, who is joining Tufts as an assistant professor of religion, tackles life’s big questions through the examination of Jewish law and ethics.