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Sports

Men’s Soccer Scores Overtime Win for National Championship

Tying the game with four seconds left in regulation, the Jumbos go on to win their fifth NCAA championship

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Politics & Voting

Why the Nation Is Fracturing, and What to Do About It

Colin Woodard, A91, says the divisions have deep historical and cultural roots, but that the differences mask a shared belief in freedom
Artificial Intelligence

Showing Neurotypicals How Autistic Communication Works

Researchers develop AI tool to better comprehend how autistic individuals communicate and perceive the world through language
Public Health

When Pregnancy Emergencies Collide With State Abortion Bans

Study shows hospitals in states banning abortion without exceptions for the patient’s health were more likely to violate federal right to life-saving care
Animal Health & Medicine

How Veterinary Students Prepare for Their First Surgery

It’s an intimidating but defining milestone, and a new curriculum is helping students make the most of their learning experience
Campus Life

#TuftsGivingTuesday Draws Record-Breaking Support

An unparalleled 9,797 donors contributed more than $5.5 million to programs across the university

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War

Remembering Richard Shultz, Longtime Fletcher School Professor

For more than 40 years, Shultz taught international security studies, and counted heads of state, ambassadors, and secretaries of defense as former students

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Health

The Do’s and Don’ts of Cold Weather Sports

A physical therapist at the School of Medicine offers advice on preventing and recovering from injuries caused by winter sports

Kaliyah Cherubin, A29, and Brandy Gutierrez, A29, share a laugh during a visit to Wat Intharawat, an old-style wooden Buddhist temple built in 1852.

Education

For These Tufts First-Years, Thailand Is the Classroom

From khao soi to sky lanterns, Class of 2029 Civic Semester students immersed themselves in Thai culture

Books

Winter Book Recommendations 2025

Need a book or two for long winter nights, your travels, or that holiday gift? The Tufts community offers more than 25 choices

Immigration

The Economic Benefits of Migration for Host Countries

A new report led by Fletcher School faculty highlights the positive aspects of migration for wealthier countries, while acknowledging the challenges

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Health

Feel Your Blood Pressure Rising? Here’s How to Monitor It

Routine screenings are important for health. Advice from a cardiologist on routine screenings and home monitoring.

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Education

How to Be a Mayor

In the classroom, as in City Hall, former Somerville mayor Joe Curtatone models the art of truly engaging your community

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Point of View

‘I Love the Opportunity to Help People Discover Who They Are’ 

The university’s head football coach on helping players grow in all dimensions of their lives

The Tufts field hockey team crowds around a championship trophy on the field.

Sports

Field Hockey Takes the National Championship With Overtime Win

The Jumbos win the NCAA Division III championship for the first time since 2012 with victory over Johns Hopkins

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Politics & Voting

Secular Voters and a Growing Rift in the Democratic Party

Making up a growing wing of liberals, they split on cultural issues with Black Democratic voters, a political scientist says

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Campus Life

‘What Does It Mean to Me to Be a Christian?’

The co-president of the Protestant Students Association on finding meaning through faith

Education

Mini Med School Makes a Mighty Impact on High School Students

The program gives high school students interested in medicine a chance to find the right professional path for themselves

A side-by-side collage of portraits of Tufts alumna Casey Carpenter and Tufts junior Sonia Broni

Campus Life

‘How Wisdom Gets Passed On’

Alumni who help guide students through a Tufts mentoring program get back as much as they give

Frank David, wearing a sports coat in front of a classroom, talks to students, who are seen from behind.

Campus Life

For Biology Students, Prepping for Life After School

A professor of the practice leads students through the choices they face, and how to succeed once they decide on their career paths

Saskia Solotko, winner of the Alice T. Schafer Prize for women in math.

Campus Life

Saskia Solotko’s Algorithm for Success

An athlete’s persistence helped her win the only national undergraduate research award for women in mathematics

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Politics & Voting

Why the Left’s Calls for Social Justice Don’t End Inequality

Liberal elites want to help the disadvantaged, but not at their own expense, sociologist argues at Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education event

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Science & Technology

Sameer Sonkusale, Nikhil Nair Honored at 2025 Inventor Recognition Event

The celebration recognized commercial success and innovation from among Tufts faculty

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Climate & Sustainability

Translating Global Climate Goals to a Local Farm

Students and community members connect urban agriculture efforts to UN environmental summit

A portrait of Tufts senior Anika Agarwal

Campus Life

Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Impact: Inside Tufts’ Career-Readiness Program

Jumbos4Jumbos, an experiential education and mentoring program, gives students real-world opportunities and the chance to learn from alumni who want to give back

Four students smile and stand holding a sign that says #TuftsGivingTuesday.

University News

#TuftsGivingTuesday: ‘Making the world a better place’

This December, collective charitable giving will make a powerful impact

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Science & Technology

Three Tufts Professors Are Named Top Researchers in the World

Research papers by the faculty are among the most cited globally in the preceding decade

Campus Life

They Train to Be Officers, but Always Team Players

Tufts’ Army, Navy, and Air Force cadets and midshipmen on life in the ROTC

Research at Tufts

The university’s faculty and students are driving thinking and research forward to solve our most pressing challenges—in our communities and around the world.