Tufts Alumni

06/24/2026

Congratulations to the 14 Tufts alums who have been named finalists for The Fulbright Program's 2026–27 cycle. The recipients of these prestigious grants will pursue research and teaching opportunities worldwide while fostering cross-cultural understanding.

Congratulations to the 14 Tufts alumni who have been selected as finalists for the Fulbright Program's 2026–27 cycle!

As awardees of these prestigious grants, the Fulbright recipients will further the program’s goals of mutual understanding and cultural ambassadorship by teaching and conducting research in countries across the world:

Devon Bell, A26, Taiwan
Daniel Bethke, A26, Czech Republic
Baljinnyam Borgil, A24, South Korea
Catherine DiLeo, A26, Hungary
Erika Effenberger, A24, Spain
Samantha Fellman, A26, France
Kate Goldberg, A26, Ecuador
Evan Guttell, A26, Mexico
Liv Jordan, A26, Switzerland
Nandini Krishnamoorthy, A26, India
Kalyani Lawrence, A24, India
Taylor Lewis, A21, Paraguay
Samuel Nashel, A26, Taiwan
Daniela Steinberg, A24, Kenya

06/23/2026

David Palamar, A25, didn’t plan to spend his post-grad life with Mickey Mouse as a coworker, but he's loving his magical journey.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x3zQW

06/22/2026

Ready to explore the history, art, and cultural forces that shaped modern Mexico? Join representatives from the Tufts Travel-Learn team and faculty member Eulogio Guzman for a preview of this remarkable experience.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3yLb

06/22/2026

Congratulations to Benjamin Downing, AG08, on being named to The Boston Globe's 2026 Tech Power Players list.

Downing is the CEO of Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, an economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy and climatetech sector across the Commonwealth.

From artificial intelligence to quantum computing to energy, the 2026 honorees are on the cutting edge of the region's technology industries.

06/21/2026

Happy first day of summer, Jumbos! 🐘💙

06/20/2026

Researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University recently joined Break Through Cancer's Defying Osteosarcoma TeamLab—the largest unified effort to study the disease.

Cheryl London,V90, and Heather Gardner, GBS20, will conduct clinical trials of emerging therapies for pet dogs with osteosarcoma, generating critical data to inform at least two new pediatric studies by 2030.

Tufts University veterinarian-scientists join new national effort to speed cures for osteosarcoma in people and pets.

06/18/2026

"The opportunities here are endless, and they're endless because of the gifts people make," shares Mariana Navas Reyes, A27. "You may not know the student you’re helping, but one day, you’ll see their name doing something meaningful. That’s the impact you’re making."

Why Student and Alumni Giving Matters: Mariana’s Journey From Recipient to Advocate“I’m only here because someone gave a tremendous amount to cover my four years. Now it’s my turn to help other students benefit from that same kind of gift.”

06/17/2026

Seven Tufts University School of Engineering recent grads—Ashley Forkey, Adda Hennessey, Ethan Kessler, Sanaa Nicholson, Ella Voorhees, Oakley Winters, and Bisrat Yismashewa—won first place in the Construction Industries of Massachusetts student competition.

For most people, taking the T is a relatively mundane experience—commuters board the subway every day, likely without thinking twice about how it got there. But for a team of seven School of Engineering civil and environmental engineering students who recently won a competition designing a hypothe...

06/17/2026

Figuring out when to say goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions an owner can face. In The New Yorker, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University's Cheryl London, V90, offers her guidelines on approaching end-of-life options and care for pets.

The booming industry of pet hospice is teaching people how to face the loss of their beloved companions—even when saying goodbye feels impossible.

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Tyler Andrews, E13, on setting a new record as the fastest climber to ascend Mount Everest!

“For me, after seven attempts over two years, the mountain eventually said yes,” said Andrews.

More about his climb ⬇️

Former Tufts runner and engineering alum breaks speed record on Mount Everest