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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

Opinion: Treat Gun Violence as a Disease

As an E.R. doctor, I think a public health approach is the best chance to stem the epidemic
How to Stay Safe from EEE

The rare but potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus has been detected in Massachusetts and Connecticut
Ever Wonder: How Does Anesthesia Work?

There’s local and general—and they work very differently
Hope for Dogs with Bone Cancer

Clinical trials at Cummings School seek to improve the treatments and prognosis for pets—and hopefully someday children—battling osteosarcoma
For This Navajo Doctor, Listening Is Medicine

Michael Tutt, M88, employs traditional and Western practices to heal his community
Joseph “JT” Duck Named Dean of Admissions

An admissions professional with wide experience, he comes to Tufts from Swarthmore

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