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Tufts University Tufts was founded in 1852 when Charles Tufts donated land for the campus on Walnut Hill in Medford, saying that he would put a "light on the hill."

Tufts is a student-centered research university dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge and committed to providing transformative experiences for students and faculty in an inclusive and collaborative environment. Today, Tufts includes four campuses and seven schools and is a student-centered research university dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge. We are committe

d to providing transformative experiences for students and faculty in an inclusive and collaborative environment where creative scholars generate bold ideas, innovate in the face of complex challenges and distinguish themselves as active citizens of the world.

With more than a dozen years of experience as an assistant at the Division I level, Clare Fitzpatrick has been named the...
06/24/2026

With more than a dozen years of experience as an assistant at the Division I level, Clare Fitzpatrick has been named the newest head coach of the Tufts women's basketball team.

Welcome, Coach Fitzpatrick! 🐘💙

As an assistant coach at Division I University of Massachusetts, Clare Fitzpatrick helped lead the team turnaround

Why are so many viewers hooked on "Heated Rivalry" and "Off Campus"? A Tufts sociology professor explains the draw.
06/23/2026

Why are so many viewers hooked on "Heated Rivalry" and "Off Campus"? A Tufts sociology professor explains the draw.

It might be summer now, but hockey romance shows have been heating up the ice on television screens for months. Heated Rivalry, a show about two elite male hock

Congratulations to Jaye Gardiner, assistant professor of biology, and Allie Balter-Kennedy, assistant professor of earth...
06/22/2026

Congratulations to Jaye Gardiner, assistant professor of biology, and Allie Balter-Kennedy, assistant professor of earth and climate studies, who have both been named to Scientific American's inaugural class of Young American Scientists.

They are among 28 early researchers who are redefining the future of science.

🔗: https://brnw.ch/21x3xUa

[📸: Mike Last for Tufts University; Jeff DelVisco]

06/21/2026

Happy first day of summer, Jumbos! 🐘💙

Congratulations to the 14 Tufts alumni who have been selected as finalists for the Fulbright Program's 2026–27 cycle! As...
06/20/2026

Congratulations to the 14 Tufts alumni who have been selected as finalists for the Fulbright Program's 2026–27 cycle!

As awardees of these prestigious grants, the Fulbright recipients will further the program’s goals of mutual understanding and cultural ambassadorship by teaching and conducting research in countries across the world:

Devon Bell, A26, Taiwan
Daniel Bethke, A26, Czech Republic
Baljinnyam Borgil, A24, South Korea
Catherine DiLeo, A26, Hungary
Erika Effenberger, A24, Spain
Samantha Fellman, A26, France
Kate Goldberg, A26, Ecuador
Evan Guttell, A26, Mexico
Liv Jordan, A26, Switzerland
Nandini Krishnamoorthy, A26, India
Kalyani Lawrence, A24, India
Taylor Lewis, A21, Paraguay
Samuel Nashel, A26, Taiwan
Daniela Steinberg, A24, Kenya

06/17/2026

Anyone know of any open World Cup roster spots? Let’s go! 🐘💙

This Tufts graduate didn’t plan to spend his post-grad life with Mickey Mouse as a coworker, but he's loving his magical...
06/16/2026

This Tufts graduate didn’t plan to spend his post-grad life with Mickey Mouse as a coworker, but he's loving his magical journey.

Since graduation, many of my Tufts friends have moved on to grad school and some impressive internships. When we check-in with each other about life development

On June 17, join the university community for the annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring keynote speaker Jamila Lyisco...
06/15/2026

On June 17, join the university community for the annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring keynote speaker Jamila Lyiscott, professor of social justice education and co-founder of the Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research at UMass Amherst, a celebratory lunch, and a series of indoor and outdoor activities.

More information: https://brnw.ch/21x3mgc

Figuring out when to say goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions an owner can face. In The New Yorker, ...
06/13/2026

Figuring out when to say goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions an owner can face. In The New Yorker, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University's Cheryl London offers her guidelines on approaching end-of-life options and care for pets.

The booming industry of pet hospice is teaching people how to face the loss of their beloved companions—even when saying goodbye feels impossible.

Recently opened on the Boston health sciences campus, the new Boston Student and Occupational Health Clinic will serve a...
06/12/2026

Recently opened on the Boston health sciences campus, the new Boston Student and Occupational Health Clinic will serve as students' first stop for treating acute and chronic illnesses and minor injuries.

Learn more about the clinic: https://brnw.ch/21x3ixo

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