Commencement 2023

The Class of 2023 was honored at the 167th Tufts University Commencement. Celebrate their achievements and joy through photos, videos, and stories.

Latest Stories

Cellular Agriculture

Celtics Dancer and Biomedical Engineering Student Strikes Balance On, Off Court

Kirsten Trinidad, EG26, is working to understand the sustainability of lab-grown meat during the day, and entertaining thousands as a Celtics Dancer at night
Points of View

How the War in Sudan Could Exacerbate Impacts of the Climate Crisis in the Horn of Africa

As refugees flee the conflict in Sudan, the informal settlements in large cities in neighboring countries where they settle need study and support
Artificial Intelligence

AI Chatbots Work by Predicting the Next Word. So Do Our Brains. Is There a Connection?

A cognitive scientist studying language comprehension explains the difference between how the likes of ChatGPT work and how we think—and what we can learn from that
Arts & Humanities

A Piece of the Sky

Playwright Julia Izumi, A11, reveals the tragedy and comedy of being Asian American in our country
Aging

Exercise Can Help Decrease Fall Risk for Elderly People

An associate professor at Tufts University School of Medicine shares advice and exercises that physical therapists use to improve balance in their older patients.
University News

Remembering Henry Banks, Former Dean of the School of Medicine

Banks was president of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and trained hundreds of surgeons, but he was especially passionate about his volunteer work with disabled children.

Profiles in Inspiration: Commencement Spotlights

Politics & Voting

Mark Lannigan, A23

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Home: Any tight-knit community, like the one where I grew up, in Medway, Massachusetts.

Visual Arts

Subin Cho, A23 (BFA)

School: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite medium to work in: Printmaking
Visual Arts

Daniela Gonzalez, A23 (BFA)

School: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Home: I’m originally from the Dominican Republic, but Miami is a mini-Latin America, and that feels like home to me
Oral Health

Kat King, V23

School: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Home: Anywhere I can be with the ones I love (whether they’re humans or animals!)
Visual Arts

Rei Xiao, A23 (BFA)

School: School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Home: It’s not something you just have—it’s something you create for yourself.
Campus Life

Nino Sakvarelidze, F23

School: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Degree: Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy

Home: I’ve always thought of myself both as a citizen of my country, Georgia, and as a global citizen.
Global Affairs

Yumeka Kawahara, F23

School: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Degree: Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy

Home: I love the U.S., and I love Boston, but home will always be Sapporo, Japan, where I was born and raised.

Jon and Lizzie Tisch New York Brighter World

University News

$10 Million Gift Bolsters Tisch College of Civic Life

Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch strengthen Tufts’ leadership in advancing civic engagement and education

A large group of Tufts men’s lacrosse players crowds together in the field to celebrate their victory.

Sports

Next Up for No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse: NCAA Championship Game

The Jumbos are joined in continued postseason action by track & field, rowing, and sailing teams, while seasons end for baseball, softball, and women’s lacrosse

Rishabh Sharda standing holding NCAA trophy. Tufts senior Rishabh Sharda wins NCAA Division III tennis singles title in three-set victory

Sports

Tufts Player Wins NCAA Tennis Singles Title

Senior Rishabh Sharda earns NCAA Division III national crown in three-set victory

A woman walking in the woods sprays tick repellent on her pants and shoes

Lyme Disease

Tick Safety Tips from Lyme Disease Experts at Tufts

Warm weather means tick season. Faculty at the School of Medicine and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine share tips for keeping the vectors—and the infections they transmit—away.

A baby in a diaper laying down with a physical therapist stretching the baby's leg

Health

What Caregivers Should Know About Pediatric Physical Therapy

Experts from the Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs at Tufts University School of Medicine share advice for families whose children may need pediatric physical therapy.