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Why Engineering? We Asked Five Women
As more women enter the School of Engineering—their numbers equaling those of men in an undergraduate class—it’s clear that challenging opportunities with far-reaching impact are a big draw.
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When the Scientist Is Also an Entrepreneur
Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences paves the way for biomedical students whose passion leads to the business world.
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New Book on Race and Radicalism Reminds Us Inequality Is Still a Problem
"Black Radical" by Kerri Greenidge tells the story of a civil rights agitator who empowered working black people at the turn of the 20th century.
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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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Terriers Test a Therapy for Lung DiseaseDog owners band together to crowdfund a clinical trial of a drug that could help pets and people survive pulmonary fibrosis
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Food and Nutrition Innovation Council Calls for a New National Strategy for Food and Nutrition ResearchA new council at the Friedman School is recommending a national nutrition research moonshot
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Ever Wonder: Why Do We Have Fear?The mortal terror that helped our ancestors survive lives on in us, even though the threats they faced are mostly long gone
Tufts People
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.
A Football Student Manager on Her Way Up
Tufts sophomore Jula Harrington is one of only forty women nationwide picked to attend the NFL’s Women’s Careers in Football Forum.
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.
For This Navajo Doctor, Listening Is Medicine
Michael Tutt, M88, employs traditional and western practices to heal his community.
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.
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.
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.
Kick-Starting a Career in Neuroscience Research
Thanks to Tufts’ Post-Baccalaureate Research Program, Sofia Corella is searching for predictive biomarkers for post-traumatic epilepsy.
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.
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.