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Tufts is a student-centered research university dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge.

A Tufts-led team is advancing a promising Lyme disease vaccine and new therapies. With a new $4 million NIH grant, researchers Yi-Pin Lin and Klemen Strle are helping uncover how protective antibodies target the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.

now.tufts.eduDeveloping a New Vaccine and Therapies to Fight Lyme DiseaseTufts-led team pursues promising new approach to preventing and fighting the bacterium that causes the tick-borne illness.

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Tufts alum @felipedebrigard.bsky.social, AG05, a philosopher and cognitive scientist at Duke, wins a MacArthur “genius grant” for his work on understanding the role of memory in our lives.

now.tufts.eduWhere Imagination and Forgiveness Meet MemoryPhilosopher and Tufts alum Felipe De Brigard wins a MacArthur “genius grant” for his work on understanding the role of memory in our lives

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What does it mean to think like an entrepreneur? At Tufts, the answers might surprise you. See how these students are turning classroom learning into real-world experience, and explore the many ways students can study business and entrepreneurship at Tufts: now.tufts.edu/2026/10/21/w...

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A researcher’s longtime passion for eyes led her to investigate ocular oncology at @tuftsvet.bsky.social. More about Cornelia Peterson's work to characterize the mechanisms that lead to eye cancers in both humans and animals: now.tufts.edu/2026/10/07/s...

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Netflix’s "The Diplomat" follows the turbulent career of a fictional U.S. ambassador. But what’s the state of diplomacy in the real world? With many ambassador posts vacant or held by inexperienced political appointees, expert Donald Heflin explains why he’s concerned: now.tufts.edu/2026/10/20/w...

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Professor Ralph Isberg's lab at @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social has spawned a family tree of microbiology experts who now investigate bacterial pathogens at top universities and national organizations.

now.tufts.eduThe Lab That Launched a Generation of MicrobiologistsOver 40 years, Ralph Isberg at Tufts School of Medicine has trained dozens of scientists who are illuminating what makes bacterial pathogens tick.

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The best kind of study break! Thanks to the Office of the President and the Office for Campus Life for hosting! [📸: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University]

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Mattias Scheutz, director of the Human-Robot Interaction Lab, is using AI to build robots that can adapt to changing environments, learning as they go. These robots, however, run AI without an internet connection, meaning that they don't rely on data centers. @wbur.org

wbur.orgHow some AI researchers skip big data centers by thinking smallPopular chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT are powered by models trained on enormous amounts of information, which means spending billions on vast data centers that take more power and water than entire...

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The Beelzebubs—Tufts’s oldest a cappella group—served not only as the inspiration for the Dalton Academy Warblers a cappella group in the hit TV show "Glee," but also as the ensemble voices for the group! Learn more #Tufts175 history: exhibits.tufts.edu/spotlight/tu...

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More about the a cappella scene at Tufts: now.tufts.edu/2026/02/20/t...

now.tufts.eduTufts A Cappella Strikes a ChordThe competition? Eight of the 10 a cappella groups at Tufts fought for the title of Riff-Off champion, competing in themed singing rounds to win over the audien

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News reports of a possible plague-related death in Russia have raised questions about the ancient disease. @tuftsvet.bsky.social's Felicia Nutter explains why plague persists, how it's transmitted, and why widespread outbreaks are unlikely today.

now.tufts.eduThe Plague, Rare but Still Around, Is Both Preventable and TreatableYersinia pestis, the bacteria that caused the Black Death in the Middle Ages persists in the U.S. and abroad, but human deaths are largely avoidable.

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At 60, actor and comedian Hank Azaria, A85, H16, started a Bruce Springsteen cover band. Not as a parody, but as a labor of love. Read more: now.tufts.edu/2026/10/16/h...

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Through expanded financial aid programs and targeted new initiatives, Tufts is increasing access for students across its schools and across the socioeconomic spectrum.

now.tufts.eduMaking Tufts More Affordable—and More ValuableInformation about increased financial aid and other affordability-related initiatives across the schools within Tufts University

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Former Beelzebub Matthew Chiu has sung on stage since he was a kid, but always with a group. He never expected that his first big solo performance would be as a contestant on NBC’s "The Voice."

now.tufts.eduTufts Alum Earns a Turn on ‘The Voice’Matthew Chiu, A22, is used to having his peeps around him when he sings. Whether as a member of a Grammy-winning chorus in his hometown of Brooklyn, music direc

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It's a Party at the (Early & By Mail) Polls! Tisch College kicked off early voting at Tufts by hosting a nonpartisan gathering where students could get voting resources, mail their absentee ballot, vote early in-person in either Somerville or Medford, and more!

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Learn more about voting at Tufts: now.tufts.edu/2026/10/19/h...

now.tufts.eduHow to Vote at Tufts: A 2026 GuideMidterm elections typically see lower voter turnout than presidential election years. Yet Teagan Mustone, A27, says that the importance of midterms should not b

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History made! For four consecutive years, the Jumbos have won the Women's Collegiate Eights at the Head of the Charles Regatta, becoming (with their victory on October 18) the first team ever to do so. now.tufts.edu/2026/10/18/c...

now.tufts.eduChampion Women’s Rowing Makes It Four in a Row at Head of the CharlesThe Tufts women’s rowing team wins a fourth straight collegiate varsity eights title at the famous Head of the Charles regatta

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Fresh coats of paint to restore the Rainbow Steps this fall. [📸: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University]

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Last year's Cambridge Half Marathon was a day that @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social student Leah Meyer will never forget. For more than one reason. Listen to the full story: now.tufts.edu/2026/09/17/h...

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We 💙 Parents and Family Weekend! [📸: Paul Rutherford for Tufts University]

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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.

now.tufts.eduEngineering the Real WorldIllustrations of real-world projects developed by Tufts School of Engineering seniors in the School of Engineering’s capstone course for mechanical engineering students

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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.

now.tufts.eduAmid 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

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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.

now.tufts.eduYour Guide to the 2026 Massachusetts Ballot QuestionsThis year, Massachusetts voters can weigh in on a daunting nine ballot questions, with potential impacts on everything from public records law and tax refund pr

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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.

now.tufts.eduHow to Protect Yourself From RabiesA public health expert and veterinarian explains what to know about pets and wildlife, given the increase in potential rabies exposures nationwide.

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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.

now.tufts.eduIn France, Lessons on How Culture Shapes What We EatA two-week graduate course in global nutrition through the School of Medicine shows how culture impacts food choices.

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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...

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If the hottest and coldest seasons of the year make you depressed and sluggish, or anxious and angry, here’s what to do. | @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social

now.tufts.eduIf 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, sluggish, anxious, and angry, here’s what to do, from a School of Medicine psychiatrist.

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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

now.tufts.edu175 Years of InnovationSociety may owe a big thank you to the poor eyesight of Norbert Wiener. After graduating from Tufts in 1909, Wiener eagerly started his graduate studies in zool

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Welcome to Tufts Community Day 2026 🐘💙

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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...

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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...

macfound.orgFelipe De BrigardReshaping our understanding of the nature and function of memory and its relationship to imagination.

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@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.

now.tufts.eduSchool of Medicine Researcher Awarded $44 Million NIH GrantA multi-site clinical trial will test a new model of advance care planning with patients and caregivers.

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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...

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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 ⬇️

now.tufts.eduWhy More Adults Are Embracing OrthodonticsSchool of Dental Medicine experts say that advancements in dental care like clear aligners and aesthetic brackets make adults more comfortable with treatment.

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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.

now.tufts.eduThe Art of Explaining ScienceTuberculosis bacteria committing a museum heist. A stem cell balancing on a spinal cord tightrope. No, these aren’t scenes from the animated, biology-inspired

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Tufts engineers in action!

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23 Sept

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.

now.tufts.eduYoung Voters Flex Their PowerAs we enter a midterm election full of economic unrest and uncertainty, perhaps no group faces more anxiety than young people. Coming into adulthood facing a sh

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22 Sept

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...

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22 Sept

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.

now.tufts.eduWhat’s the Link Between Interest Rates and Inflation Expectations?As the U.S. inflation rate slows to a 5% clip in March, a Tufts economist explains the role expectations play in how inflation plays out

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21 Sept

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.

now.tufts.eduHow Does the Constitutional Separation of Powers Affect U.S. Foreign Policy?At the U.S. Foreign Policy and the Separation of Powers conference at Tufts, experts will discuss implications of increasingly exclusive executive control of foreign affairs

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21 Sept

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...

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20 Sept

There’s no place like Tufts Homecoming 🐘💙 [📸: Alonso Nichols and Anna Miller/Tufts University; Jessica Korgen and Jack Smart/Tufts Athletics]

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18 Sept

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]

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17 Sept

"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 ⬇️

now.tufts.eduWhy Star Trek Still MattersSixty years later, Star Trek still guides real-world research, education, and debate about our future and ourselves, according to faculty in students in the Tufts history and chemistry departments

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16 Sept

What makes Americans American? Tufts political scientist @debbiejsr.bsky.social says national identity is political, like everything else—and changes over time.

now.tufts.eduWhat Makes Americans American?U.S. national identity is political, like everything else, and changes over time, says Tufts University political scientist

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16 Sept

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.

now.tufts.eduMoving the Needle on Medication DeliveryA feature on Anodyne Nanotech, a company drawing on Tufts research to create a form of drug delivery for existing and novel therapeutics

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15 Sept

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...

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14 Sept

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.

now.tufts.eduHistory Hidden Under the GlaciersTufts climate researcher Allie Balter-Kennedy digs under the Greenland ice sheet for clues about past global warming, with an eye to the future

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14 Sept

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

now.tufts.eduLooking for New Ways to Slow Cancer GrowthTufts biologist Jaye Gardiner researches the microenvironment surrounding tumors, looking for ways to slow tumor growth

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11 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.