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Tufts Giving Tuesday: ‘No Better Feeling’
Collective charitable giving will deliver powerful impact on December 3
Teaching AI the Rules of the Brain
Tufts neuroscientist Michael Halassa on generating data from neurons to inform artificial intelligence

Cheers to Tufts’ Pop-Up Pub
The events offer community members a space to gather and socialize
Young Voters Shifted Toward Trump but Still Favored Harris Overall
About 42% of eligible youth voted in 2024, according to a CIRCLE analysis
Mathematics Professor’s Gift Renames Science and Engineering Complex
Loring Tu, who has taught at Tufts for nearly four decades, honors his grandfather, a leader in Taiwanese medicine
Diving In
Beth Estel, 68, reflects on how swimming has impacted and improved her life in the six decades since she first found the sport
Where We Are Now in American Politics, and Where We Might Go
A Tufts political scientist on polarization, news bubbles, and the dangers of presidential republics
Strategies for Interrupting Biases and Addressing Racial Inequity
The final workshop in the Tufts Inclusive Education Series encouraged participants to question automatic thinking and develop racial literacy
Let’s Talk About Women’s Pelvic Floor Health
A Tufts urogynecologist wants women to know there are treatment options available for pelvic floor dysfunction
AI Needs to Work on Its Conversation Game
Researchers discover why AI does a poor job of knowing when to chime in on a conversation
The Unseen Force Affecting Your Oral Health
Hormones in flux can set the stage for inflammation and gum disease throughout the life cycle
People with Schizophrenia Show Distinct Brain Activity When Faced With Conflicting Information
Researchers introduce a biomarker to indicate whether someone is struggling with the inflexible thinking associated with the disorder
Looking at Ancient Roman Plagues Through an Environmental Lens
Environmental archaeologist Brandon McDonald builds a better understanding of antiquity by looking at the interplay of climate, environment, and disease
Meet Jeff Moslow, the New Chairman of the Board of Trustees
The investor and philanthropist reflects on the lasting value of a Tufts education
Got 7 Seconds? These Speed Cubers Will Make Your Head Spin
With athletic fingers and even blindfolds, the Rubik’s Cube Club puts its own twist on solving the classic puzzle, which turns 50 this year
A Hurricane Survivor Studies the Response in North Carolina
Inspired by firsthand experience, a Tufts expert on humanitarian disasters launches study to improve local and international relief efforts
Bárbara Brizuela Embraces Interdisciplinarity as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
The dedicated teacher and administrator brings a holistic approach to the permanent deanship
For Healthcare Professionals, New Options in Nutrition Continuing Education
A University College collaboration with the Friedman School and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers micro-credentials for expanding expertise in nutrition science
Hurricanes: Unprecedented Extremes or the New Normal?
Three Tufts researchers explain how climate change is affecting the severity of hurricanes
How to Prepare Nutritious Meals on an Empty Fridge
No time to shop? You can still whip up a healthy meal with these pantry and freezer ingredients