The Daniel Dennett estate recommends this work as a must-read for graduates because the author is an expert in the science of sustainable fulfillment in work.
As part of Senior Design Project, Tufts School of Engineering’s capstone course
As part of Senior Design Project, Tufts School of Engineering’s capstone course for mechanical engineering students, seniors partner with industry and community organizations to tackle actual engineering problems and deliver solutions that matter.
A case of the flu can lead to complications like pneumonia, sinus infections, an
A case of the flu can lead to complications like pneumonia, sinus infections, and worsening of chronic medical conditions.
Getting a flu shot can reduce those risks, a Tufts expert says.
The Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tisch College always gives a nonp
The Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tisch College always gives a nonpartisan analysis of the Massachusetts ballot questions. This year, there’s even an app to help you keep track of how you plan to vote.
Rabies is rare, but prevention matters.
@tuftsvet.bsky.social's Meera Gatlin sh
Rabies is rare, but prevention matters.
@tuftsvet.bsky.social's Meera Gatlin shares how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets as rabies exposures rise nationwide.
This summer, a group of Tufts graduate students studying public health and nutri
This summer, a group of Tufts graduate students studying public health and nutrition spent two weeks in Talloires, France, learning how culture impacts food choices.
For more than three decades, filmmaker and Tufts alum Joshua Seftel has helped s
For more than three decades, filmmaker and Tufts alum Joshua Seftel has helped students and alumni launch careers in media.
That culture of mentorship played a big role in bringing the Oscar-winning documentary All the Empty Rooms to life.
Read more: now.tufts.edu/2026/09/28/j...
Happy 175th, Jumbos!
As Tufts marks a milestone anniversary, we’re celebrating
Happy 175th, Jumbos!
As Tufts marks a milestone anniversary, we’re celebrating the innovation that has been part of the university’s story from the start.
Learn more: now.tufts.edu/2026/10/05/1...
#Tufts175
As more women seek treatment for midlife symptoms, a medical specialty is growin
As more women seek treatment for midlife symptoms, a medical specialty is growing, and a university-wide initiative aims to light the way.
Learn more from the co-directors of the Tufts Women’s Health and Menopause Initiative: now.tufts.edu/2026/09/21/m...
Jumbo congratulations to alumnus Felipe De Brigard, who has been named a MacArth
Jumbo congratulations to alumnus Felipe De Brigard, who has been named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for exceptional creativity and contributions to his research, which focuses on the ways in which memory and imagination interact.
More about Felipe's work: www.macfound.org/fellows/clas...
@tuftsmedschool.bsky.social researcher Michael Paasche-Orlow has been awarded a
@tuftsmedschool.bsky.social researcher Michael Paasche-Orlow has been awarded a $44 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study advance care planning in a multi-site clinical trial.
Congratulations to the 12 Jumbos who were named 2026 Tufts University Alumni Awa
Congratulations to the 12 Jumbos who were named 2026 Tufts University Alumni Award winners in recognition of their exceptional leadership, service, and accomplishments that exemplify the values and spirit of Tufts! 🐘💙
Learn more about this year’s awardees: alumniandfriends.tufts.edu/join-our-com...
Braces aren't just for kids and teens anymore. Advancements in dental care like
Braces aren't just for kids and teens anymore. Advancements in dental care like clear aligners and aesthetic brackets have made adult patients more comfortable getting treatment.
More from Tufts School of Dental Medicine experts ⬇️
Tuberculosis bacteria committing a museum heist. A stem cell balancing on a spin
Tuberculosis bacteria committing a museum heist. A stem cell balancing on a spinal cord tightrope.
These are just some of the works of art created through a collaboration between SMFA at Tufts and the Department of Biomedical Engineering to help scientists communicate their work.
Young voters are skeptical of the political system, yet they are poised to be a
Young voters are skeptical of the political system, yet they are poised to be a powerful force in the 2026 midterms.
Leela Strong, director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts, explains why.
Hosting an Oktoberfest celebration and not sure what to serve?
Berlin-based coo
Hosting an Oktoberfest celebration and not sure what to serve?
Berlin-based cookbook author Luisa Weiss, J99, has you covered: now.tufts.edu/2026/09/10/c...
Last week, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.25%, the first such
Last week, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.25%, the first such increase since the summer of 2023.
This is what that could mean for inflation expectations, according to a Tufts economist.
When it comes to foreign policy, how the U.S. constitutional norms of a division
When it comes to foreign policy, how the U.S. constitutional norms of a division of responsibility between the president, the Congress, and the courts be best preserved?
More than 30 experts will examine this question at a conference at Tufts on Sept. 24–25.
Let the building begin! On Friday evening, the Tufts community gathered to celeb
Let the building begin! On Friday evening, the Tufts community gathered to celebrate the new state-of-the-art Rachlin Aquatics Center—an event that featured the naming of the center’s main pool for longtime swim coach Don Megerle.
Learn more: now.tufts.edu/2026/09/18/c...
Out of the classroom and into the community!
Thanks to all our volunteers who jo
Out of the classroom and into the community!
Thanks to all our volunteers who joined together for the fourth annual Tufts Day of Service! 🐘💙
[📸: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University; Laurie Swope for Tufts University]
"Live Long and Prosper"
Sixty years after its premiere, Star Trek is still pro
"Live Long and Prosper"
Sixty years after its premiere, Star Trek is still proving it matters, guiding real-world research, education, and debate about our future and ourselves.
More from Tufts scholars and experts who are still teaching and learning from the iconic science fiction franchise ⬇️
What makes Americans American? Tufts political scientist @debbiejsr.bsky.social
What makes Americans American? Tufts political scientist @debbiejsr.bsky.social says national identity is political, like everything else—and changes over time.
You may have dreamt of a pain-free alternative to needles while anticipating you
You may have dreamt of a pain-free alternative to needles while anticipating your annual flu shot or grimacing through self-injections. Luckily, this future may be close at hand due to the work of Anodyne Nanotech, a Boston-based startup founded by Tufts alumni.
Congratulations to the 14 alumni selected as Fulbright recipients for the 2026-2
Congratulations to the 14 alumni selected as Fulbright recipients for the 2026-27 cycle!
As they head out across the world, read more about what six of them hope to discover while living and working in their host countries: now.tufts.edu/2026/09/14/y...
Named one of 28 top young American scientists by @sciam.bsky.social, climate res
Named one of 28 top young American scientists by @sciam.bsky.social, climate researcher Allie Balter-Kennedy digs under the Greenland ice sheet for clues about past warming, with an eye to the future.
Named a top young American scientist by @sciam.bsky.social, assistant biology pr
Named a top young American scientist by @sciam.bsky.social, assistant biology professor @jayeperview.bsky.social explores the microenvironment surrounding tumors, looking for ways to slow their growth. | @thegardinerlab.bsky.social
The Tufts community gathered today to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept.
The Tufts community gathered today to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, pausing during a moment of silence to remember alums Christopher Zarba and William Peterson, and all those whose lives were lost that day or forever changed.
Twenty-five years ago, Tufts students joined together after the events of 9/11 t
Twenty-five years ago, Tufts students joined together after the events of 9/11 to create the Patches for Peaces quilt.
Conceived and brought to life by Tufts Hillel student leaders, the quilt spans 96 square feet and includes contributions from more than 80 campus groups.
"We really needed to rally around each other”
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11,
"We really needed to rally around each other”
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we look back at how the Tufts community experienced that fateful day and how support for one another became a source of strength in the weeks and months that followed.
🔗: now.tufts.edu/2026/09/08/9...
Happy 150th birthday to School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts 🎉
Through a
Happy 150th birthday to School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts 🎉
Through artworks old and new, stories from faculty and alumni, and a community reception this month, Tufts is celebrating the generations of artists who have shaped the school.
Conceived and brought to life by Tufts Hillel student leaders, the Patches for Peace quilt spans 96 square feet and includes contributions from more than 80 campus groups.
President Sunil Kumar delivered remarks during the Tufts University Matriculation Ceremony on the Medford/Somerville campus on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
An internationally recognized expert in equine medicine with decades of experien
An internationally recognized expert in equine medicine with decades of experience at Tufts, Melissa Mazan has been named dean ad interim at @tuftsvet.bsky.social.
Researchers and clinicians from @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social and Tufts Medicine a
Researchers and clinicians from @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social and Tufts Medicine are teaming up to stop the spread of human papillomavirus—and prevent the cancers it causes.
New Tufts research suggests phytoene, a little-known nutrient in tomatoes, may h
New Tufts research suggests phytoene, a little-known nutrient in tomatoes, may help protect against a form of chronic fatty liver disease that affects more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults.
In the modern digital era, there could always be someone watching you. Film & Me
In the modern digital era, there could always be someone watching you. Film & Media Studies Professor Mat Rappaport explains why we share so much online despite worries about privacy.
Call it farm to easel: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts students are g
Call it farm to easel: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts students are growing indigo, sunflowers, and other plants to create natural dyes to color their artworks.
Research from Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development helps the scientifi
Research from Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development helps the scientific and clinical research communities develop new treatments that address unmet and underserved medical needs faster and more efficiently.
Read more about the center, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary ⬇️
Introducing Engineering Blueprint, a new experiential learning initiative at Tuf
Introducing Engineering Blueprint, a new experiential learning initiative at Tufts School of Engineering that aims to establish a comprehensive pool of hands-on undergraduate career experiences.
Learn more: engineering.tufts.edu/news-events/...
Tufts student Edward Kinservik, whose great-great-great-uncle was one of Norway’
Tufts student Edward Kinservik, whose great-great-great-uncle was one of Norway’s leading woodcarvers, followed in the legacy of his artist ancestor by traveling to Norway to research his work and the development of the country's national craft.
now.tufts.edu/2026/08/17/e...
Dariush Mozaffarian, director of the Food is Medicine Institute at @tuftsnutriti
Dariush Mozaffarian, director of the Food is Medicine Institute at @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social, 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. | @cbsnews.com
Looking for a simple, healthy meal that won’t raise your temperature on a hot da
Looking for a simple, healthy meal that won’t raise your temperature on a hot day?
From blueberry almond chicken to peach tomato basil, check out some flavorful and refreshing cold salad plate recipes.
A new shared research and development space provides innovators in industry and
A new shared research and development space provides innovators in industry and academia with access to the infrastructure, expertise, and testing capabilities needed to accelerate the development of new food technologies, biomaterials, and more.
🔗: now.tufts.edu/2026/08/17/t...
Can dogs help teens manage social stress?
New @tuftsvet.bsky.social research fo
Can dogs help teens manage social stress?
New @tuftsvet.bsky.social research found that companionship with and caring for a dog were linked to healthier coping strategies among teens with social anxiety.
Contrary to popular belief, oily fish may not protect the brain against Alzheime
Contrary to popular belief, oily fish may not protect the brain against Alzheimer’s, according to Tufts Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging scientists.
Juliet Haines Mofford met her husband at Tufts when they were both students in t
Juliet Haines Mofford met her husband at Tufts when they were both students in the 1950s.
Decades later, they decided to bequeath their bodies to the Tufts Anatomical Gift Program at @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social.
Read more: now.tufts.edu/2026/08/11/h...
How can we better prepare for the uncertainty of massive storms, wildfires, and
How can we better prepare for the uncertainty of massive storms, wildfires, and flooding?
Tufts School of Engineering’s Farshid Vahedifard believes it begins with data.
A blood oxygen reading from a finger clip pulse oximeter can impact important de
A blood oxygen reading from a finger clip pulse oximeter can impact important decisions such as moving a patient to an ICU.
Tufts researchers have developed a device that is more accurate than many in use today by accounting for differences in skin tone, aging skin, and other variable factors.
These life-sized sculptures are part of a free touring public art exhibition cal
These life-sized sculptures are part of a free touring public art exhibition called The Great Elephant Migration. Check them out on the Commonwealth Ave. Mall in Boston through September 13.
The American Revolution wasn't destined to succeed. Neither was the Constitution
The American Revolution wasn't destined to succeed. Neither was the Constitution. So what has allowed the U.S. to endure for 250 years?
Tufts political scientist Eitan Hersh weighs in on division, democracy, and why he's optimistic about what's ahead.
Are prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi smarter than polls?
Tufts pol
Are prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi smarter than polls?
Tufts political scientist @bfschaffner.bsky.social explains where these forecasts help, where they fall short, and why polls remain essential.
A @tuftsvet.bsky.social researcher studies T cells in dogs to help identify prom
A @tuftsvet.bsky.social researcher studies T cells in dogs to help identify promising new treatments for lupus and lymphoma.
Learn how her research may benefit both pets and people.
How can patients and healthcare practitioners use artificial intelligence respon
How can patients and healthcare practitioners use artificial intelligence responsibly?
A faculty member at Tufts School of Dental Medicine offers advice.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have already been detected in nearly half of
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have already been detected in nearly half of U.S. states this summer.
A @tuftsvet.bsky.social expert on diseases spread by mosquitoes shares how to protect yourself.
