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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.

For many Tufts students, hands-on experiences are where their future begins to take shape. A bold new initiative called ...
08/25/2026

For many Tufts students, hands-on experiences are where their future begins to take shape.

A bold new initiative called Engineering Blueprint aims to create high-quality experiential learning opportunities for all engineering undergraduates, allowing students to begin drafting their career path.

Tufts alumnus Dan Byrne, E76, knows the value of a college internship. As a Tufts undergraduate, he completed several internships, setting him up for a successful career in entrepreneurship focused on temperature control and refrigeration systems. “My first internship at a Caterpillar Equipment De...

Call it farm to easel: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University students are growing indigo, sunflowers, an...
08/25/2026

Call it farm to easel: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University students are growing indigo, sunflowers, and other plants to create natural dyes to color their artworks.

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What exactly are ultra-processed foods, and how do they affect our health?In a recent CBS News segment, Dariush Mozaffar...
08/24/2026

What exactly are ultra-processed foods, and how do they affect our health?

In a recent CBS News segment, Dariush Mozaffarian, director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, explains why he calls ultra-processed foods "the main driver of disease, disability, and death in the U.S." and shares tips for identifying foods that contain ultra-processed ingredients.

Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, the director of Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University, calls ultra-processed foods "the main driver of disease, disability and death in the U.S." He discusses what's considered ultra-processed foods, how they impact our health and how to spot them.

Just one week after graduating from the Tufts University School of Medicine Master of Public Health program in the sprin...
08/22/2026

Just one week after graduating from the Tufts University School of Medicine Master of Public Health program in the spring of 2026, Girlieh Mae Barit received life-changing news: A biopsy confirmed she had Stage 3 lung cancer.

Since her diagnosis, she's leaned on the knowledge she gained through her public health education to better understand her diagnosis, communicate with her care team, and advocate for herself every step of the way.

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Tufts student Edward Kinservik's great-great-great-uncle was one of Norway’s leading woodcarvers at a time when the coun...
08/21/2026

Tufts student Edward Kinservik's great-great-great-uncle was one of Norway’s leading woodcarvers at a time when the country was cultivating its own identity.

Through the Summer Scholars program, Kinservik set out on a research trip to Norway to study the art of his ancestor.

Edward Kinservik, A28, A28 (BFA), has been carving out his roots with a research trip to Norway to study the art of his ancestor.The Tufts art and anthropology

For these six students, planning for life after Tufts started this summer.🔗: https://brnw.ch/21x55Di
08/20/2026

For these six students, planning for life after Tufts started this summer.

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Can dogs help teens manage social stress?New Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University research found t...
08/19/2026

Can dogs help teens manage social stress?

New Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University research found that companionship with and caring for a dog were linked to healthier coping strategies among teens with social anxiety.

New study links certain teen–dog relationship qualities to healthier coping strategies among adolescents with social anxiety.

A newly launched shared research and development space at Tufts is positioned to move industry and academic innovations ...
08/18/2026

A newly launched shared research and development space at Tufts is positioned to move industry and academic innovations in food technology from concept to market.

The Innovation Hub for Food and Materials supports startups, established companies, academic researchers, and more with access to specialized equipment, expert guidance, and testing facilities needed to advance new food products to market.

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At his 50th class reunion earlier this year, Tufts School of Engineering alum Dan Byrne was recognized for his generous ...
08/15/2026

At his 50th class reunion earlier this year, Tufts School of Engineering alum Dan Byrne was recognized for his generous support of the Bray Lab on the Medford/Somerville campus by having its design studio named in his honor.

The newly-named Byrne Design Lab gives mechanical engineering students a dedicated place to explore ideas, develop technical and creative skills, and bring projects from concept to reality.

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How can we better prepare for the uncertainty of massive storms, wildfires, and flooding?Tufts University School of Engi...
08/14/2026

How can we better prepare for the uncertainty of massive storms, wildfires, and flooding?

Tufts University School of Engineering's Farshid Vahedifard believes it begins with data.

Farshid Vahedifard studies how our natural and built environment respond to extreme events—and helps communities and decision makers better prepare.

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