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Tufts is a leader in American higher education, distinctive for its success as a moderately sized university that excels at research and providing students with a personal experience. Our unique combination of research and liberal arts attracts students, faculty and staff who thrive in our environment of curiosity, creativity and engagement.

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New & Notable

A Hard-Fought Loss

Babson ends men’s basketball’s NCAA Tournament run, 87-80
Jumbos in the Spotlight

2017 alumni awards recognize 10 graduates for their remarkable achievements
Women’s Basketball Headed to 2017 NCAA Final Four

Jumbos score 22 points in third quarter to defeat Washington University in the Elite Eight
Climate Change Under Trump

We cannot let this administration unwind our nation’s environmental progress, the head of the Union of Concerned Scientists tells a Tufts audience
A Mentor Remembered

New field hockey venue celebrates Dan Ounjian, the Tufts economist who shaped the lives of countless students and faculty
Ever Wonder: Why Do Babies Cry?

As infants get older, cries can communicate more than just discomfort or hunger

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