What is Nipah virus—and should we be worried? After a recent outbreak in India, experts from @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social and @tuftsvet.bsky.social explain how Nipah spreads, why outbreaks usually stay small, and how smarter prevention can stop a future pandemic. now.tufts.edu/2026/02/04/s...

AI is everywhere these days, but how do we make sure it’s fair, safe, and secure? Ken Archer, A96, head of responsible AI at Microsoft, explains how to build in guardrails. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/20/h...

At his talk at Tufts on February 4, “The Fault in Our Stars” author John Green reminded students that global health has made extraordinary progress in reducing child mortality. We can do the same for TB, he said, if we choose to value the lives of those affected. now.tufts.edu/2026/02/06/w...

People have long said “bread is life.” Tufts researchers are taking that literally—using sourdough starters to explore what shapes life at the microscopic level. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/22/s...

It was a day of making connections and learning about new opportunities for Tufts students who attended the spring career fair on February 6. 🐘💙 Visit the Tufts Career Center website for more information about additional resources, upcoming events, and more: careers.tufts.edu

If you have unused or expired medication, the best thing is to dispose of it. Here's how ⬇️ now.tufts.edu/2026/01/20/w...

It's a match! Congratulations to the Tufts School of Dental Medicine students who learned this week where they will continue their academic journeys as oral healthcare professionals in their postdoctoral residency programs! [📸: Mase Peterson/Tufts University]

The Tufts Career Center Internship Grants Program provides financial support for students doing unpaid or low-paid internships during the summer, with the goal of making internships accessible regardless of individual financial situation. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/23/s...

I spy with my little eye... 👀 | @tuftsvet.bsky.social now.tufts.edu/2026/01/21/l...

“Language classes are a great space for students to build connections with one another; it’s nice to think I might be facilitating that.” —Anne-Christine Rice, Teaching Professor and French Language Program Director, School of Arts and Sciences now.tufts.edu/2026/01/07/i...

When nations stop talking, the dangers grow. With the New START Treaty set to end, @fletcherschool.bsky.social experts explain how the loss of transparency could make nuclear misunderstandings more likely. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/29/n...

The Tufts women’s rowing team has made history over the last few years. But what exactly makes the team so special? Two of the team's seniors explain: now.tufts.edu/2026/01/07/p...

Deepening campus/community connections, Tufts has partnered with the City of Medford to turn a vacant storefront on Boston Ave. into a temporary home for small businesses. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/20/b... [📸: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University]

Legal professionals coach most collegiate Mock Trial programs. Not at Tufts, where students run the club, steering the team through the competitive art of trial law. [📸: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University]

Play today's Wordle. You'll thank us later!

Is feeding birds and other wildlife a good thing or a bad thing? It depends on the species and the habitat, say two Tufts biologists. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/15/f...

David O.H. Cutler, A26, alongside a Rutgers faculty member, published a paper that solves a longstanding math challenge that asks for the maximum number of pieces a circular object can be divided into with a given number of straight cuts. | @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/s...

This semester, Tisch College will welcome journalists, authors, public servants, artists, and historians as part of its speaker series, with event programming reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/27/t...

This year, the Doomsday Clock says we have 85 seconds to midnight, indicating humanity is nearing closer to catastrophe. A Tufts professor aims to understand the urgent debate about humanity’s capacity to end itself—and what it can teach us about living. www.popularmechanics.com/science/a695...

Not even a snowstorm can stop the Tufts Marathon Team from getting their miles in! [📸: Coach Don Megerle]

Trace amounts of heavy metals can show up in everyday foods—but should you be worried? Tufts nutrition experts explain. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/15/w...

This year's number of applicants to Tufts was one for the record books. 🐘💙 now.tufts.edu/2026/01/22/t...

More of this coming soon ❄️ [📸: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University]

Jeremy Eichler helps students understand music’s ability to evoke memory and shed light on history. And new this spring, the Mahler Sessions, his student-led speaker series on campus, will feature famous voices from the classical music world. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/20/m...

When it comes to protecting your dog in extremely cold weather, a @tuftsvet.bsky.social alum says: 1) Watch your dog for signs it’s too cold 2) Never leave your dog alone outside 3) Protect paws from ice buildup More tips ➡️ now.tufts.edu/2018/01/03/h...

A longtime Tufts employee reflects on her 47 years of service. ⬇️ now.tufts.edu/2026/01/12/v...

K-pop has become a global phenomenon. Fans of the music genre find community in KoDA, the Tufts Korean Dance Association. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/14/k...

Congrats to first-year student Zakaria Tourabi, the 2026 Tufts MLK Student Voices Award winner! Tourabi made art inspired by the words of Martin Luther King Jr. and will receive his award as part of the annual university MLK celebration on January 22. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/16/2...

Meet Tufts theatre professor Maurice Parent, who has both directed and acted in a play about Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, an experience that has helped him understand "we can all do our tiny part to keep passing his work on." now.tufts.edu/2026/01/12/b...

Dogs make everything better—including aging research. Read more: now.tufts.edu/2026/01/07/d...

Tufts students got to ~dig in~ to the world of food writing in Professor Joseph Litvak’s English class. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/07/t...

Play today's @nytimes.com Crossword, created by Nate Hall, A25! 🐘💙 Play now: www.nytimes.com/crosswords/g...

Congratulations to the newest foreign fellow of the Indian National Science Academy! now.tufts.edu/2026/01/12/t...

From hands on lab activities to clinical simulations and more, Tufts School of Dental Medicine's Mini Dental School participants can explore what it’s like to be a dentist. Applications for the program are open now. now.tufts.edu/2025/08/05/d...

What are new towns? And are they a solution to the housing crisis? A Tufts urban planner weighs in: now.tufts.edu/2026/01/07/a...

From Afghanistan to the Tufts stage: a music composition class performance tells the story of a young woman's journey from Taliban-controlled Kandahar to America. Learn more: now.tufts.edu/2026/01/06/a...

Before you hit the slopes or basketball court this year, learn from a Tufts sports medicine expert about knee injuries, including tips for prevention and treatment. | @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social now.tufts.edu/2026/01/06/a...

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Farshid Vahedifard discusses the growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses. | @us.theconversation.com theconversation.com/west-coast-l...

Drought in northern New England is leading to water wells drying up, but that’s not the only problem, says a Tufts engineer. Read more: now.tufts.edu/2026/01/05/h...

What’s behind the U.S. involvement in Venezuela? A Tufts political scientist explains that it’s mostly about oil, minerals, and politics. now.tufts.edu/2026/01/03/w...

A remarkable fall season for Tufts student-athletes ended with two NCAA Championships coming back to the Hill. Congrats to the men's soccer and field hockey teams on your victories this fall!

One across in Friday's @nytimes.com mini crossword 👀

How do you inspire future doctors and scientists? @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social's Mini-Med School program connects high school students with mentors, labs, real-world insights into medicine, and a chance to find the right professional path for themselves. Learn more: now.tufts.edu/2025/11/18/m...

From granular improvements in AI development to more sweeping applications, this year's AI Research Discovery Event brought together unlikely collaborators who are focused on driving real-world innovation together. engineering.tufts.edu/news-events/...

In a recent episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, @drmichaellevin.bsky.social shares insights into the hidden reality of alien intelligence & biological life. Take a listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp0r...

Now this is SWEET! Tufts researchers have developed a way to make a sugar substitute that could very well provide the natural taste of table sugar without its unhealthy drawbacks. Learn more: now.tufts.edu/2025/12/11/r...

Tufts alumna Julia Bernicker’s college years were shaped by the pandemic, making navigating in-person work a challenge. Now, employers like hers are easing the transition with trainings for young professionals. | @bostonglobe.com

Celebrating peace and light at Pax et Lux, the annual multifaith event, and the first-ever Light Up the Quad community gathering with music, food, and fun.

Happy #TuftsGivingTuesday, Jumbos! Help support everything that you love about Tufts! 🐘💙 ➡️: give.tufts.edu/tuftsgivingt...

@forbes.com  has figured out what you’ve always known… Ranked as one of Forbes’ New Ivies (20 Great Colleges Employers Love), Tufts is educating “the country’s brightest students and graduating the talent employers seek.” Go Jumbos!  www.forbes.com/sites/emmawh...