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Generous Gift Funds New Applied Innovation Center at Tufts

A transformational gift from alumnus Chuck Auster, A73, will create the Auster Center for Applied Innovation Research

Two men standing at a podium, one holding a trophy. A Tufts high jumper wins national top spot for NCAA Division III, while men’s lacrosse is NCAA national runners up and women’s rowing places third in nationals

High Jumper Wins NCAA National Championship

In other NCAA action, men’s lacrosse finishes second with 22-1 record and women’s rowing places third

A group of Sudanese women with their children sit on the ground at a refugee camp in Ethiopia. As refugees flee the conflict in Sudan, their new homes in informal settlements in large cities in neighboring countries need study and support

How the War in Sudan Could Exacerbate Impacts of the Climate Crisis in the Horn of Africa

As refugees flee the conflict in Sudan, the informal settlements in large cities in neighboring countries where they settle need study and support

Speech bubbles with ellipses other symbols against a purple background A cognitive scientist studying language comprehension explains the difference between how the likes of ChatGPT work and how we think—and what we can learn from that

AI Chatbots Work by Predicting the Next Word. So Do Our Brains. Is There a Connection?

A cognitive scientist studying language comprehension explains the difference between how the likes of ChatGPT work and how we think—and what we can learn from that

Woman in pink shirt looks up into the distance

A Piece of the Sky

Playwright Julia Izumi, A11, reveals the tragedy and comedy of being Asian American in our country

A large group of Tufts men’s lacrosse players crowds together in the field to celebrate their victory.

Next Up for No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse: NCAA Championship Game

The Jumbos are joined in continued postseason action by track & field, rowing, and sailing teams, while seasons end for baseball, softball, and women’s lacrosse

Graduates of The Fletcher School cheer during the Phase I ceremony

Scenes from the School Commencement Ceremonies

In individual ceremonies following the morning all-university event, schools across Tufts presented degrees to more than 2,800 graduates.

Tony Monaco and Amina J. Mohammed on stage during 2023 Commencement

In the Face of Turmoil, ‘Step Up and Speak Loudly’

To meet today’s complex challenges, we must reject easy narratives and work to understand each other, Amina Mohammed tells Tufts’ Class of 2023

Tufts Player Wins NCAA Tennis Singles Title

Senior Rishabh Sharda earns NCAA Division III national crown in three-set victory