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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 1d

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Tufts Community Day Hosts 2,500 Neighbors on the Hill

Medford and Somerville residents joined Tufts students, faculty, and staff on October 5 for the annual Community Day.

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 1d

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

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 2d

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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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 7d

Yes, it's the first day of October.

No, we can't believe it either.

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 12d

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.

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 15d

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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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 19d

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

This is how: now.tufts.edu/2025/09/15/b...

Shutterstock image of an animated all-white figure wearing a red cape and holding a red shield defending against red germ-like figures coming its way.

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 26d

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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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 27d

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)

Tufts University @tufts.edu · 28d

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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Tufts University @tufts.edu · 29d

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.

Learn more: now.tufts.edu/2025/09/09/t...

"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.

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Sep 8

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.

Learn more: now.tufts.edu/2025/09/03/n...

New Center to Bring Wider Political Perspectives to Tufts–and Higher Education in white text on blue background, next to an image of West Hall at sunset on the Medford/Somerville campus.

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Climate News @climatenews.bsky.social · Aug 18

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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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Sep 4

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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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 28

From Move-in and Pre-O to Matriculation, it was a warm welcome to campus for the Class of 2029 🐘💙

Full coverage: now.tufts.edu/2025/08/28/m...

Students holding a Hodgdon Hall banner process during the 2025 Matriculation Ceremony. Photo: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

Students sit on the Academic Quad ahead of the 2025 Matriculation Ceremony. Photo: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

Students gather ahead of the 2025 Matriculation Ceremony. Photo: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

Students stand during the 2025 Matriculation Ceremony. Photo: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 26

19 across in today's @nytimes.com crossword 👀

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 25

Alumus Elliot Ackerman has a new novel out called Sheepdogs, soon to be an Apple TV show. | @fletcherschool.bsky.social

New Thriller Blurs Lines Between Good Guys and Villains

Tufts Arts and Sciences and Fletcher alum Elliot Ackerman has published a new spy thriller and buddy comedy heist novel that will soon be an Apple TV show

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 22

Thanks to a new $4.5 million contract, Tufts researchers are working on ways to make chemical manufacturing less dependent on foreign supply chains of petroleum, which are vulnerable to disruption.

Working Toward Reducing Chemical Industry Dependence on Petroleum

Tufts researchers receive up to $4.5 million from DARPA to create robust, flexible biosynthetic manufacturing

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 21

Wildfire smoke is obvious, but its long-term health impacts are not, says Tufts experts | @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social

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The Pacific Palisades, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, is cloaked in smoke during wildfires in January 2025. Photo: Shutterstock

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 20

Does climate change lead to conflict? That's the question behind one researcher's work.

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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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 19

Catching infectious diseases early is the best way to prevent them from spreading. That’s why Tufts researchers teamed up to see whether wastewater testing could work in places without modern plumbing.

Can Wastewater Surveillance Work Without Sewers?

Study shows how places without modern sanitation systems can still use wastewater to catch outbreaks before dangerous diseases travel across borders.

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 14

Twin sisters in the Master of Public Health Program have already published multiple research papers, and they’re just getting started.

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When Two (Identical) Heads Are Better Than One

Twin sisters in the Master of Public Health Program at Tufts have already published multiple research papers, and they’re just getting started.

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 12

Happy #WorldElephantDay 🐘 to Jumbos everywhere!

[📸: Jenna Schad/Tufts University]

A view of the Jumbo the elephant statue on the Medford/Somerville campus of Tufts University amid a row of trees with a Tufts community member walking by.

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 11

Although food purchased at dollar stores tends to be less healthy compared with other food outlets, households are balancing this with more nutritious items purchased elsewhere, Tufts researchers find.

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Dollar Stores’ Food Options May Not Be Hurting American Diets Overall

Analysis shows that while less healthy foods are staples of discount chains, households are compensating with healthier purchases elsewhere.

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Tufts University @tufts.edu · Aug 7

North America’s lost an estimated 3 billion birds since 1970.
But in one giant commercial forest in Maine, the birds are thriving!

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Shutterstock image of a golden-crowned kinglet sitting on the tree branch of a pine tree.