News from Tufts Now
- When Two (Identical) Heads Are Better Than OneTwin sisters in the Master of Public Health Program have already published multiple research papers, and they’re just getting started
- 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
- 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
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.