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“What do I do with my life?”

Tufts biology students don’t have to wonder. The Career Skills for Biologists course helps them explore options, polish resumes, and learn how to thrive in any career path.

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Tufts Professor of the Practice Frank David speaking to students in his Career Skills for Biologists course

November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM

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They Train to Be Officers, but Always Team Players

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

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November 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM

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For every assist made by Sam Hauser and his teammates this season, Delta Dental of Massachusetts will donate $25—up to $50,000—to TUSDM Cares for Veterans, a program providing oral health care services.

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Professional basketball player Sam Hauser poses for a photo holding a photo while wearing a green sweatshirt that reads "Veterans Assists"

November 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM

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Thanks to a generous gift from Tufts Board Chair Jeff Moslow and Linda Moslow, the Tufts Women's Health and Menopause Initiative unites the expertise of Tufts School of Medicine, Friedman School, and Tufts Medicine to improve women's health across the lifespan.

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"$4 Million Gift to Advance Women's Health at Tufts" in white text on a blue background, next to an image of Jeff and Linda Moslow.

November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM

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At @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social, the new technology is creating unique learning opportunities for medical students and giving faculty a helping hand.

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AI in PT: How One Professor Is Leading the Charge

At the School of Medicine, artificial intelligence is creating unique learning opportunities for medical students and giving faculty a helping hand.

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October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM

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Tufts scientists have discovered that key molecules in dogs change as those dogs age, including some that are linked to kidney function and gut bacteria.

These insights could help both dogs and humans alike live longer, healthier lives.

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Uncovering the Biology of Growing Old

Large study in pet dogs uncovers potential new biomarkers of aging that may one day help them—and humans—live longer, healthier lives.

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October 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM

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Tufts undergraduates can now obtain a Graduate Certificate in Business for no extra cost thanks to a new program offered at @fletcherschool.bsky.social.

The new program was launched as part of The Fletcher School's first-ever FletcherFest this past week.

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Students Explore Business and Global Affairs Education Opportunities at FletcherFest

Tufts undergraduates explored the possibilities of studying business and global affairs at The Fletcher School at an October 15 event called FletcherFest. At T

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October 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM

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Can a gut fungus influence how much we want to drink?

A new @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social study found that fungi in the gut may play a role in shaping alcohol-related behaviors – and could lead to new ways to treat alcohol use disorder.

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Gut Microbiome Affects Alcohol Preference by Influencing Brain’s Reward System

Scientists find that Candida albicans, overly abundant in people with alcohol use disorder, triggers immune response that alters dopamine signaling in mice.

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October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM

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A first-of-its-kind study by @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social and the University of Nottingham found that some recommended U.S. diets carry a higher risk of forced labor than what Americans currently eat, depending on where and how foods are produced.

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The Human Cost of Healthy Eating

Researchers including from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University have found in a new study that some recommended U.S. diets carry higher risk of forced labor in their...

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October 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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Tufts community 🤝 Tufts Community Day

Community members do activities at various tables set across the Academic Quad during the October 5 Tufts Community Day. Photos: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

The School of Honk performs near the Academic Quad, while Jumbo the mascot joins the parade, during the October 5 Tufts Community Day. Photos: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

Community members sit on the Academic Quad watching various performers during the October 5 Tufts Community Day. Photos: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

Tufts Full Sound a cappella group performs during Tufts Community Day 2025 on October 5. Photo: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

October 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM

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In Chris Dulla's lab, leading scientists across the university, as well as graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, are working together to focus on what causes epilepsy and how to develop new treatment for the disease.

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October 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM

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Yes, it's the first day of October.

No, we can't believe it either.

October 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM

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Jumbos came together and gave back to their communities at the third annual Tufts Day of Service. 🐘 💙

The event was hosted by Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, the Tufts University Office of Government and Community Relations, and the Leonard Carmichael Society.

Four Tufts volunteers blowing leaves off the street at the third annual Tufts Day of Service on September 26, 2025.

Three Tufts volunteers cleaning trash off the street in Somerville's Davis Square at the third annual Tufts Day of Service on September 26, 2025.

A Tufts volunteer dancing with a member of the Somerville Council on Aging at the third annual Tufts Day of Service on September 26, 2025.

Two Tufts volunteers picking up trash off of Boston Avenue in Medford in front of Pini's Pizzeria the third annual Tufts Day of Service on September 26, 2025.

September 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM

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Tufts has introduced a new kosher mean plan which expands on-campus dining options.

New Kosher Dining Options Uplift Jewish Student Life

Tufts undergraduates and alumni celebrate a comprehensive new menu of hot kosher meals served at Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center.

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September 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM

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It's that time of year again. As cold season starts, it's important to keep your immune system strong 💪

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September 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM

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When it comes to the Federal Reserve, its chairman and its Board of Governors say they make their decisions based on what they believe is best to foster economic growth and stability, rather than politicians’ preferences. | @fletcherschool.bsky.social

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What’s the Federal Reserve and Why Is Its Independence Important?

Tufts economist Michael Klein explains the dangers for the economy if the president takes control of the Federal Reserve Bank.

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September 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM

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Today, with the annual flag ceremony on the Academic Quad, we remember Tufts alums Christopher Zarba and William Peterson, and all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001—as well as those whose lives were forever changed that day.

The Tufts community gathers together for a moment of silence during a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks, on Sept. 11, 2024. (Anna Miller/Tufts University)

American flags are placed on the Academic Quad as students can be seen passing in the background. Ballou Hall is seen in the background.(Anna Miller/Tufts University)

Members of the Tufts community, including President Sunil Kumar, members of the Dean's office, and members of the Tufts University Police Department, gather together for a moment of silence during a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks, on Sept. 11, 2024. (Anna Miller/Tufts University)

September 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM

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As the Market Basket saga continues to show us, governance issues are a common problem for large, successful family-owned businesses.

Succession Battles Are Not Just a TV Trope

The Market Basket saga shows that governance issues are a common problem for large, successful family-owned businesses, says a business professor

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September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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Thanks to the generosity of generations of donors, Tufts is able to meet the full financial need of all its admitted students. A new policy reinforces that commitment.

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"Tufts Will Be Tuition-Free for U.S. Families Earning Less than $150,000" in white letters on a blue background. To its right is an image showing students walking past the Academic Quad with West Hall in the background.

September 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM

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The Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education, based in the Office of the President, will host events with a diversity of speakers, as well as perform research to expand viewpoints on higher education curricula on a range of topics.

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September 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM

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Does Climate Change Lead to Conflict?

Tufts researcher shows connection between low rainfall and the outbreak of civil wars between African pastoralists and farmers.

Does Climate Change Lead to Conflict?

Tufts researcher shows connection between low rainfall and the outbreak of civil wars between African pastoralists and farmers

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August 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM

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Meet the Tufts assistant professor whose research focuses on understanding and addressing the challenges that communities have to accessing healthy foods.

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