News from Tufts Now
- Dollar Stores’ Food Options May Not Be Hurting American Diets OverallAnalysis shows that while less healthy foods are staples of discount chains, households are compensating with healthier purchases elsewhere
- Whooping Cough Is on the Rise. Here’s What You Should KnowAs cases of pertussis increase across the U.S., a Tufts epidemiologist shares how to protect yourself and others
- Measles Rates Are Rising. How to Protect Yourself and Your ChildAs measles outbreaks pop up across the U.S. and abroad, Tufts School of Medicine experts explain the reason behind the rise
Tufts Events
- Aug 1410:00 AMTufts University Retirement Plans Information SessionOnline Location Details: https://www.myfidelitysite.com/TuftsUniversity/tufts-university/8222 Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation Event Subject: Financial Health Event Sponsor: Tufts University Event Sponsor Details: Human Resources RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Apq0vA2qTzKgKqYEC5Tl0g#/registration Link: https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Apq0vA2qTzKgKqYEC5Tl0g#/registration Starting November 1, 2025, Fidelity Investments will be the sole provider of administrative services for both the Tufts University-Funded Retirement Plan – 401(a) and the Self-Funded Retirement Plan – 403(b). Dan Shea and Matt Greeke from Fidelity will be hosting this virtual information session to review what the transition to Fidelity means and how it may affect you.
- Aug 15All dayAssumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryEvent Type: Multifaith Observance (Christianity-Catholic) Commemorates the assumption of Mary, mother of Jesus, into heaven.
- Aug 15All dayDormition of the TheotokosEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) The Dormition of the Mother of God is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. It celebrates the "falling asleep" of Mary the Theotokos, and her being taken up into heaven.