September 2022

Four first-year students at Tufts University attending their Matriculation Ceremony on August 31, 2022.

Tufts Welcomes the Newest Jumbos: The Class of 2026 sustains Tufts’ focus on creating a student body that is diverse, inclusive, and highly accomplished.

Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" cover on a piano keyboard

Songs That Soothe the Soul: Musicology’s Melinda Latour examines the influence of Stoic ideas on music, from 16th-century French songs to The Dark Side of the Moon.

An image of someone in a lab coat holding a superimposed illustration of the colon.

Ultra-Processed Foods and Colorectal Cancer in Men: Friedman School researchers found that men who ate high rates of ultra-processed foods were at higher risk for colorectal cancer.

Scheri Fultineer, new dean of the SMFA at Tufts, poses in front of the Bessie the Rhino statue at the SMFA at Tufts.

New Dean of SMFA at Tufts: Scheri Fultineer hopes to draw on the university’s breadth of disciplines to give art students “multiple ways of looking at the world.”

A steaming cup of coffee with coffee beans and burlap bag.

How Does Caffeine Give Us Energy?: Sai Krupa Das, an energy metabolism researcher, says it blocks specific receptors in the brain that affect functions like sleep.

Brain Pathway Connected to Hunger and Overeating Found: Astrocytes, which make up nearly half of all brain cells, play a major role in the body’s process of knowing how efficiently to burn calories.

IN THE MEDIA

Like Humans, a Dog’s Odds for Dementia Rise With Age: Veterinary behaviorist Stephanie Borns-Weil is quoted in US News & World Report about new research from an outside institution on canine cognitive dysfunction among aging dogs.

When Viruses Kill, They Often Have an Accomplice—Bacterial Infections: For The Conversation, Graduate School of Biomedical Science’s Hayley Muendlein discusses how many deaths associated with the flu and COVID-19 don’t occur at the hand of the virus alone.

Hand Signals Improve Zoom Meetings: The School of Engineering’s Dave Miller comments in Inside Higher Ed on new research that students who used hand gestures during video classes believed they learned more and had more positive feelings toward classmates.

GET SOCIAL

A group of Tufts students holding candles at the 2022 Illumination Ceremony at Tufts’ Medford/Somerville campus on August 31, 2022.

SPOTLIGHT

The Jumbo the Elephant statue at Tufts University with white text “Homecoming” superimposed against a blue banner.

Jumbo Homecoming 2022: For the first time ever, Tufts will play their Homecoming game under the newly installed lights on Ellis Oval/Zimman Field. Kickoff in the game against Bowdoin is on Saturday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m.

There are lots of events and activities throughout the day for alumni of all ages to enjoy. Stop by the Tufts Alumni Homecoming Headquarters in Alumnae Hall between 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. to grab snacks and free swag (while supplies last) and learn about all the benefits and services available to Jumbos at our alumni resource fair.

Come back and show your Jumbo pride!

A rendering of Sol Gittleman Park, a baseball park set to open this fall at Tufts University.

Groundbreaking of Sol Gittleman Park and more! Take the field! You’re invited to an afternoon of connection and celebration as we honor Sol Gittleman, beloved professor and lifelong baseball fan, and break ground at the site of Sol Gittleman Park. The day's festivities will include a special baseball-focused presentation by Sol Gittleman at the new Joyce Cummings Center followed by the official groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Sol Gittleman Park, a new stadium and home for Tufts baseball. A reception will follow the ceremony.

Register now or contact rsvpevents@tufts.edu with questions.

A whiteboard with text “Find Your Caucus!” and a sign beside it that says “Kennedy Massachusetts” and people walking by.

Tufts Campaign School Applications Are Now Open! Tufts Campaign School, returning to in-person learning this January 2023, gives students the opportunity to explore careers in the exciting world of political and advocacy campaigns while networking with campaign leaders, reporters, former candidates, and talented Tufts alumni—and earning academic credit.

Join the Tufts Campaign School!

A runner on the Tufts Marathon Team hugging marathon team coach Don Megerle after running the Boston Marathon.

Calling All 2023 Boston Marathon Runners! John Hancock has allotted 50 bibs for runners representing Tufts University in the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023. Fundraising will support research at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. If you have any questions, please email Coach Megerle at donald.megerle@tufts.edu.

Learn more or register today to reserve your spot!

A blue and brown graphic with elephants and text “Tufts Reunion Weekend.”

📣 Calling Jumbos ending in 3 and 8! Volunteers make Tufts Reunion Weekends happen! Your leadership is vital to your class and to the university’s future. Join your reunion committee to help inspire reunion attendance and philanthropic support within your class and be part of so much more leading up to your weekend of fun on the Hill.

Contact Alice Shah at alice.shah@tufts.edu to learn more!

ALUMNI CAREER CENTER

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Your Next-Level Cover Letter

Strengthen your next cover letter:

Grab your reader from line one: e.g., “I was excited when I saw this position because…”
Also, mention any connections to the employer early on.
Customize, customize, customize: It’s tempting to recycle text verbatim but think about whether your words will resonate with THIS reader.
Go beyond spell check: This reflects your writing, so show that you know how to write clearly, concisely, and without errors.

TUFTS TRAVEL-LEARN

A waterfall in Iceland with a rainbow appearing over the water.

Icelandic Valentine

February 11–15, 2023

Relax, recharge, and explore on this long weekend escape to Reykjavik, Iceland, with a custom tour of the surrounding countryside. In addition to (hopefully!) seeing the Northern Lights, you’ll visit fairytale-like waterfalls, relax in a hot spring bath, view otherworldly rock formations, and enjoy fresh local cuisine.