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New & Notable

The Year in Photos 2018

Tufts photographers share their favorite images from the university’s campuses and beyond
A New Giving Tuesday Record for Tufts

The university community came together and set a new record for participants and money raised
Men’s Soccer Wins National Championship

The undefeated Jumbos win a record third NCAA Division III title in five years with 2-1 victory over Calvin College
The Heart of an Activist

John Kerry tells a Tufts audience that young people have always led social change, which is as necessary now as ever
For the Love of Music

Thomas Dawkins is the new music director and organist at Goddard Chapel, leading the holiday concert there December 5
The Cost of Keeping It In

NBA All-Star Kevin Love tells Tufts students about his struggles with anxiety and depression—and what’s most important in life

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