President Sunil Kumar's remarks to the Tufts Class of 2029 and transfer students at the Matriculation ceremony on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Tufts University welcomes its newest Jumbos during the matriculation ceremony on the Medford/Somerville campus on Thursday, Aug. 28.

On move-in day, new Tufts students turn the mic on their parents — capturing advice, nerves, and big laughs as families arrive for Pre-Orientation. Meet our newest Jumbos and the people cheering them on.

Teagan Mustone, A27, and Seona Maskara, A26, shine a light on the important work they’ve been doing with the Haley House and The Welcome Project, respectively.

How can dental implants feel more like real teeth? At the Tufts University Dental School of Medicine, Dr. Jake Chen and his team are developing “smart” dental implants designed to restore sensation.

Brushing and flossing: We know it’s important, but are we doing it right? Turns out, this daily ritual isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Livia Valverde, assistant professor of periodontology and periodontal predoctoral program director at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, shares why the right technique is so important. You might never brush quite the same way again. Learn more at: go.tufts.edu/oralhealth