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Cancer

She Scours Genes to Find What’s Behind a Rare Eye Cancer

A researcher’s longtime passion for eyes led her to investigate ocular oncology at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Latest Stories

Health

Inflammation Explained: Why It Matters and What You Can Do

Tufts experts offer advice on how to minimize chronic inflammation, which can impact both aging and chronic disease
Visual Arts

SMFA at Tufts Announces 2026 Traveling Fellows

The 10 artists will head to Europe, Asia, South America, and destinations across the United States
University News

Tufts Joins Leading Association of Research Libraries

Membership in the Association of Research Libraries recognizes Tufts’ strength in scholarship and research—and gives the university a greater voice in shaping the future of academic libraries
Health

Amid Conflicting Info, What’s the Truth About the Flu Shot?

An expert on immunology and nutrition answers a question from a reader about the influenza vaccine ahead of flu season
Oral Health

An Often-Overlooked Step in Oral Hygiene Routines

If you wear dentures or oral appliances, they need to be cleaned as carefully as the rest of your mouth

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Mental Health

If Your Mood Shifts With the Weather, Is It a Bad Day—or Is It SAD?

If the hottest and coldest seasons of the year make you depressed and sluggish, or anxious and angry, here’s what to do

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Artificial Intelligence

Turning Data Into Decisions

A Tufts data scientist explains how data quality, AI, and human judgment are shaping decision-making in biotechnology

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Public Health

How to Protect Yourself From Rabies

A public health expert and veterinarian explains what to know about pets and wildlife, given the increase in potential rabies exposures nationwide.

Film & Media

A Jumbo Daily Double on ‘Jeopardy!’

Two Tufts alumni are competing in the same episode of the quiz show

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University News

Tufts’ Strong Credit Rating Supports Successful Debt Refinancing

The university’s continuing financial strength helps refinancing $218 million of existing debt on favorable terms

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Film & Media

A Jumbo Presence in Moving Pictures

Documentary filmmaker Joshua Seftel, A90, has enlisted many Tufts alums in his mission to help us see—and feel for—people we might otherwise never know

Politics & Voting

Your Guide to the 2026 Massachusetts Ballot Questions

Nonpartisan Tufts research gives insight into the nine questions voters face

Campus Life

175 Years of Innovation

Tufts kicks off a big anniversary year with a celebration of groundbreaking moments

Campus Life

Tisch College Announces Fall 2026 Events

The events continue the college’s year-long reflection on the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

Healthcare

A Connection That Changed the Game

Tufts soccer players from different generations forged a connection that grew into mentorship and opportunity

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Politics & Voting

Young Voters Flex Their Power

They are anxious, angry, and could impact the midterm elections like never before, says CIRCLE Director Leela Strong

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University News

Making Tufts More Affordable—and More Valuable

Through financial aid and new initiatives, the university is increasing access for students across its schools and across the socioeconomic spectrum

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Science & Technology

Engineering the Real World

Tufts seniors partner with industry and community organizations to tackle actual engineering problems and deliver solutions that matter

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Food & Nutrition

Juna Hatta-Langedyk’s Desire for a Healthier Future

The Tufts senior is striving for better health outcomes through her research and volunteer work

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Healthcare

He Collapsed at the Finish Line, but His Superhero Was There

A Tufts medical student saw a fellow runner go down after a race. What she did next helped save his life

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Healthcare

The Menopause Movement Is Making Waves

As more women seek treatment for midlife symptoms, a medical specialty is growing, and a university-wide initiative aims to light the way

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Food & Nutrition

In France, Lessons on How Culture Shapes What We Eat

A new two-week course in global nutrition takes graduate students to farmers markets, family farms, and the U.N.

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Sports

Celebrating a New Aquatics Center and Honoring a Longtime Coach

A construction and naming event honors the passion and the people who have made the state-of-the-art facility possible

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.