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Art to See, Hear, and Touch

IRL once again, the 2022 MFA Thesis Exhibitions feature work from 25 graduating students

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Food & Nutrition

If Office Cafeterias Comply with U.S. Nutrition Standards, It Could Save Millions in Health Care Spending

A new study from Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy researchers finds workplace cafeterias that follow Federal Food Service Guidelines can improve worker health and save millions in health care dollars.
Arts & Humanities

From After School Slams to Anthology, A Transformational Poetry Program Continues Its Rhythm

Poet and Spoken Word Club founder Peter Kahn, A89, empowers students and teachers using the written—and spoken—word
University News

The Fletcher School’s Gerard Sheehan Honored with Hosea Ballou Medal

Longtime Fletcher School administrative leader Gerard Sheehan received the Hosea Ballou Medal for his exceptional service to Tufts University.
Pets & Wildlife

Finding Better Treatments for a Common Cat Condition

A new study from a Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine resident found an oft-prescribed drug to treat urethral obstruction in cats is ineffective, adding to mounting research that shows why it should not be used.
Health

How Tufts Is Answering the Call for More Physical Therapists

The new Doctor of Physical Therapy programs at Tufts University School of Medicine are graduating the first cohort of students and opening new locations in the Western U.S.

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

From Identity to Inspiration

Faculty members and others in the Tufts community describe how their family stories and heritage inform their scholarship, research, and practice

Protesters in New York, one holding a sign that says “Asian Americans Are Americas!” Historian Erika Lee, J91, details the long ugly history of discrimination against Asian Americans, how it continues today, and what can be done about it

Race

Confronting the Legacy of Anti-Asian Racism in America

Historian Erika Lee, J91, details the long ugly history of discrimination against Asian Americans, how it continues today, and what can be done about it

Health

When Research Is Personal, “It’s My Own, It’s Home”

Students feel drawn to study projects that connect to their cultural identities

Book covers and movie posters. From novels and memoirs to documentaries and feature films, alumni and faculty make recommendations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Arts & Humanities

Books and Films to Check Out for AAPI Heritage Month

From novels and memoirs to documentaries and feature films, alumni and faculty make recommendations

Campus Life

Senior Spotlight: Alfonso Syquia

This member of the Class of 2022 reflects on his experience as an international student, as a member of the Philippine Student Union, and as an Office of Sustainability communications intern

an old postcard showing the Bridge of Flowers

Science & Technology

A Garden Bridge Offers Aspiring Engineers an Opportunity to Grow

The Bridge of Flowers in western Massachusetts proves a creative case study for Tufts engineering students

Detail of a painting of many Black men in striped clothing with hat and sledgehammer. Tufts philosophy professor Erin Kelly helps bring artist Winfred Rembert’s story to the page—a tale of loss, hardship, and resilience

Arts & Humanities

A Life Survived in the Jim Crow South

Philosophy professor Erin Kelly helped bring the late artist Winfred Rembert’s story to the page—a tale of loss, hardship, and resilience. On May 9, "Chasing Me to My Grave" won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Biography

Meet the Class of 2022

Get to know some of Tufts' newest (soon-to-be) alumni. Prepare to be surprised, delighted—and inspired.

Science & Technology

Victor Oludare, EG22

School: School of Engineering

Degree: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

New job: Video Machine Learning Engineer at Apple, based in San Diego

Fine Arts

Kiara Reagan, A22 (BFA)

School: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
Campus Life

Amber Asumda, A22

Schools: Tisch College of Civic Life (including Tisch Scholar) and School of Arts and Sciences

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, with a minor in Entrepreneurship for Social Impact
Global Affairs

Amal Rass, F22

School: The Fletcher School

Degree: Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy

Home: My family. I have four younger sisters, two college-aged, one eight, and one six, and I miss them all the time.
Oral Health

Russell Smith, D22

School: School of Dental Medicine

Degree: Doctor of Dental Medicine

Home: Geographically, South Carolina, but, really, it’s the places, people, and memories that you take with you wherever you go
Health Care

Alex Coston, M22

School: School of Medicine

Degree: Doctor of Medicine

Home: My community, my friends and chosen family, my biological family, my partner, and my cats
Pets & Wildlife

Siena Mitman, V22

School: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Home: Originally Wisconsin, but my family now lives in Maine, where I also went to college

A graduating senior poses for a selfie in a crowd

The 411 on Commencement 2022

Find everything you need to know about Tufts Commencement 2022, including schedules, speakers, parking information, and more on the official commencement website.

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Their Journeys to the Finish Line

Five graduating students talk about their twice-weekly practices, forming new friendships, and, of course, getting lots of encouragement from Coach Don Megerle

The Future of Protein

Chew on this: Researchers in Tufts' Department of Biomedical Engineering are striving to enable a food system that is sustainable, just, equitable, and healthful while giving consumers the foods they crave.