News from Tufts Now
- Melissa Mazan Named Interim Dean of Cummings School of Veterinary MedicineAn internationally recognized expert in equine medicine with decades of experience at Tufts, Mazan takes the reins on September 1
- When Anxiety Is OverwhelmingThis psychologist is working to improve the common therapies that treat harmful attacks of fear and dread
- If We Worry About Privacy, Why Do We Share So Much Online?Smartphones have made everyone a creator—but there are consequences, a film and media studies professor explains
Tufts Events
- Sep 38:45 AMInternational Graduate Student OrientationCampus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Graduate) Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation Thursday, September 3, 2026 8:45AM - 1:30PM Eastern Time Granoff Music Center, Medford Campus International Graduate Orientation is designed to help new international graduate students transition smoothly to life at Tufts. Learn about essential campus resources, immigration requirements, student support services, and connect with fellow students before the start of the semester. Lunch will be provided, and the program will conclude with a guided campus tour. Register for International Student Orientation
- Sep 310:00 AMMatriculationBuilding: Academic Quad City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Parents and families are welcome to attend the Matriculation Ceremony (the official welcoming of new students); it will also be livestreamed. Please note: This event takes place outside on the Academic Quad. In the event of inclement weather, the indoor location accommodates students only; there will be additional indoor spaces where parents and families who are on campus can watch the livestream. A link to watch the livestream will be available on the Orientation Programs and Communications web page.
- Sep 31:00 PMMeet the Office of Religious and Philosophical LifeBuilding: Goddard Chapel City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: No Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality Event Sponsor: Office of Religious and Philosophical Life Join the staff of the Office of Religious and Philosophical Life (RPL) for crafts, meet-and-greet with chaplains and student leaders, and sweet treats.