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Commencement 2025

The Class of 2025 was honored at the 169th Tufts University Commencement. Celebrate their achievements and joy through photos, videos, and stories here.

Campus Life

Today’s Leaders Must Dream Big, Be Prepared, Act Responsibly

Educator and mathematician Freeman A. Hrabowski III urges the Class of 2025 to roll up their sleeves and get ready to change the world

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Scenes from the 2025 School Commencement Ceremonies

Schools across Tufts presented degrees to 3,640 graduates during individual ceremonies throughout the afternoon

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2025 Commencement Weekend in Pictures

Photos from the all-university Commencement Ceremony, Baccalaureate Service, and Illumination Ceremony

‘Give Everything a Shot’

Mechanical engineering senior True Becker defies gravity on the Celtics dunk team, sings a cappella, and is a seasoned Ninja Warrior

Drew Nelson leans on a bike in front of the Tufts Bikes repair shop

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A Crash Derailed His Life, but He’s Still a Champion for Bikes

When his dance career was cut short, Drew Nelson, A25, had to ride a different path—and found a new cause

Makeda Faben Berhane, M25, celebrates with her mother on Match Day at Tufts University School of Medicine. She matched at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

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Match Made: Fourth-Year Medical Students Learn Their Next Steps

Celebration on Match Day as future doctors are paired with residency programs around the country

A photo of Tufts graduate student Derrick Seegars

Climate & Sustainability

Derrick Seegars’ Blueprint for a Sustainable Future

The urban planning graduate student is crafting climate policy that brings sustainability and equity to New York City

Arts & Humanities

Matthew Winkler’s Remembrance of a Star

His documentary on jazz singer Joya Sherrill pays tribute to a groundbreaking artist

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Research Strengthens Dining Center Commitment to Buying Local

When it comes to fish, engineering student promotes fresh, sustainable varieties

Passion Projects

Whether through a tough slog or a labor of love, every day Tufts students are bringing ideas to life that reflect who they are and what they care about. Here, members of the Class of 2025 share some of their most memorable creations. Read more stories in this series.

Mikayla Paquette Community Hoops Passion Project

Activism & Social Justice

Mikayla Paquette’s Hoop Dreams

Finding joy in basketball and purpose in public service, she has created a program that aims to empower youth, on and off the court

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Vivian Tran’s Family Portraits

Those closest to her could feel the most distant. She used art to bridge the divide

Head and shoulders photo of a woman on a gray background

Addiction

Sarah Lotsoff’s Ode to Her Brother

The senior never thought addiction would be a part of her world, until it touched her family. Now she’s helping educate others about substance use

Portrait of Blake Freedland Tufts Passion Project

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Blake Freedland’s Lessons From the Cockpit

“Being a successful pilot is analogous to being successful in life,” says the senior, who shared insights and skills with students in an Experimental College course