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Instinct Matters

Actor Hank Azaria—and a few of his famous friends—urge 2016 Tufts graduates to follow their own pole star
Powering Up the Electric Car

Efforts at Tufts to increase the efficiency of fuel cells could lead to more widespread use of zero-emissions vehicles
From the Mound to the Office

Allyson Fournier graduated last year as the greatest softball pitcher in Tufts history. Then she was thrown a curveball: adjusting to life on the sidelines
Explaining the Election

Political scientist Jeffrey Berry on why the parties have not determined the nominees, and what we have to look forward to as the presidential race continues
Celebrating Sustainably

Last year’s commencement saw 7,000 meals, and only two bags of trash. Can we do even better this year?
Farm Shares Available

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project’s community-supported agriculture program makes deliveries on the Medford/Somerville and Boston campuses

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