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12/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/22/2025 09:16
The Year in Photos 2025
As the year ends, we have plenty of photos to remember 2025 by at Tufts. Enjoy the sights of everything from sledding in January and Match Day happiness in March to precision science year-round and the return of Bessie in September-not to mention and Bert and Ernie visiting President Sunil Kumar at Halloween.
Away We Go
Students and neighbors take advantage of the hill above the President's Lawn on January 20. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Learning About Loons
Amanda Gabryszak, V25, and Izzy Eisendrath, V26, look at an x-ray showing a fish hook lodged in the leg of a loon cadaver, part of a long-term research project at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University on February 22. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Rock of Ages
A sample of azurite, part of the P.T. Barnum rare mineral collection, as photographed on March 20. Photo: Alonso Nichols
A Day to Celebrate
Makeda Faben Berhane, M25, celebrates with her mother after finding out her residency assignment during Match Day at the Tufts University School of Medicine on March 21. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Precision Engineering
Chemicals being analyzed in the Leverick Lab at the School of Engineering, whose research explores battery technology, on March 31. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Hoop Dreams
Mikayla Paquette, A25, poses for a studio portrait for the Tufts Now Passion Projects series on April 10. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Leaning In
It's time to relax on the President's Lawn on April 14. Photo: Alonso Nichols
This Is How It Works
A student works on a composite filling for a tooth in the Simulation Center during Mini Dental School at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine on June 25. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Zinnia Time
Lauren Jo Alicandro picks flowers during a practicum class at the Tufts University New Entry Sustainable Farming Project on July 28. Photo: Alonso Nichols
A Porthole to Campus
Lauren Jo Alicandro picks flowers during a practicum class at the Tufts University New Entry Sustainable Farming Project on July 28. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Friendly Faces
During the FOCUS pre-orientation day of service at the VNA Senior Center, first-year student Elisa Kwok, A29, talks with Terry at the petting zoo on August 25. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Right Side Down
Alejandro D. Ibarra, A29, shows his strength on the ropes during pre-orientation at Skyzone in Everett. Photo: Andy Kwok
Hello/Goodbye
Memorial Steps on the first day of classes on September 2. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Red Sunset
Sunset on the track on September 16. Photo: Anna Miller
Bessie on a Pedestal
After a freshening up restoration, "Bessie" the Rhino returns to her pedestal at the entryway to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University courtyard on September 19. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Jumbo Drummers
It's a Community Day celebration on the Academic Quad on October 5. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Cheers at Homecoming
Fans encourage the women's soccer team in their match against Bates College during Homecoming on October 11. Photo: Andy Kwok
Stately West Hall
The early fall sunlight casts shadows on the roof of West Hall on October 22. Photo: Alonso Nichols
Bert, Ernie, and the President
Tufts University President Sunil Kumar hosts students at Gifford House during Halloween on October 31. Photo: Jaime Dimalanta
Hang a Lantern on the Year
After inscribing it with an intention, Flora Yang, A29, hangs a lantern in the plaza of Phra Nang Chamathewi Monument in Thailand during the Thousand Lantern Festival on November 1. Yang is taking part in the Tisch College Civic Semester Thailand. Photo: Alonso Nichols
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