Shared Interest Groups

The Asian American Alumni Association maintains an alumni network of those that identify as Asian American and those that connect to the Asian American community. This chapter coordinates with the Tufts Asian American Center and the Office of Alumni Engagement to plan communications and events.

The Association of Tufts Alumnae (ATA), a chapter of the Tufts University Alumni Association, supports and celebrates Tufts women through scholarships and diverse events, both professional and social.

The Latino Alumni Association of Tufts University (LAATU) advocates for the interests and concerns of Latino alumni and students, while providing an avenue for networking among alumni and promoting involvement in local, regional, and national activism. The group works closely with the on-campus Latinx Center in Bolles House.

Pride on the Hill - LGBT Alumni and Allies seeks to support and connect gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) alumni, faculty, staff, and allies to foster links between the LGBT alumni community and the university, and to enrich LGBT life at Tufts through academic, cultural and social programming. The group works closely with the on-campus LGBT Center in Bolles House.

The Tufts Black Alumni Association (TBAA) strives to maintain the bond between alumni of African descent and Tufts University by developing programs and events that encourage prolonged involvement with the greater Tufts community. The group works closely with the on-campus Tufts Africana Center in Capen House.

The Tufts Hillel Alumni Association plans activities for Jewish alumni through Tufts Hillel on campus. The association seeks to foster a commitment and enthusiasm for Hillel’s mission and programming among Jewish Tufts alumni.

The Tufts Muslim Alumni Association aims to create an active local, national, and eventually global community of Tufts Muslim alumni engaged in community service, interfaith coalitions, social and religious holiday events, and fundraising for Tufts Muslim life. We mentor current students and recent alumni, serve as a network for alumni to further their academic interests and networks, help keep Muslim alumni meaningfully involved in Tufts after graduation, help Tufts tap into rising generations of young, perspective students to increase the pipeline of talent coming into its programs, and help raise the visibility of the Tufts brand within wider Muslim networks.

Tufts Senior Connection was created specifically for alumni age 55 and over. The group provides a venue for seasoned alumni to socialize with their peers and stay in touch with Tufts. The group aims to establish connections among students, faculty, and alumni at Tufts by providing access to both virtual and on-campus student shows and professor-led discussions, as well as providing social programming. Our programs are open to alumni of all classes.

The Tufts Women's Network (TWN) comprises alumnae in the Boston area who are interested in networking and socializing with other Tufts alumnae. We meet approximately four times per year and events normally include speakers and/or panels on a variety of topics, as well as at least one social event per year. We often partner with other Tufts alum organizations to present speakers or panels.

Tufts Women's Network of New York City (TWN NYC) comprises alumnae in the NYC area who are interested in networking and socializing with other Tufts alumnae. We meet approximately four times per year and events normally include speakers and/or panels on a variety of topics, as well as at least one social event per year. Past speakers have included former Tufts President Bacow, Dean of Arts & Sciences Berger-Sweeney, and various Tufts alumnae who are leaders in their fields. In addition, we often partner with other Tufts alum organizations to present speakers or panels.

'Bos of the Last Decade (BOLD) volunteers are dedicated to connecting young alumni to Tufts through engagement and philanthropy. 

The Active Citizens of Tufts unites alumni of Tufts' undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools through public service opportunities and educational forums for the purpose of building a stronger, healthier, and safer community. The group works closely with Tisch College of Civic Life.

The Tufts Education Network (TEN) provides growth, education, and networking opportunities within the field of education ranging from policy to practice for current students, alumni, faculty/staff, and friends of the university.

Contact

Denise Cremin, J89, AG90,

tiadidi@verizon.net

The Tufts Entertainment, Arts and Media Network was founded to foster an online community building resource for creative alumni in the entertainment, art and media industries to promote their work, find each other and collaborate on creative projects.

The Tufts Entrepreneurial Network is committed to bringing together Tufts alumni across all business, professional, and education sectors to discuss challenges and opportunities related to entrepreneurship. The group is closely aligned with the Tufts Gordon Institute’s Entrepreneurship Center.

The Tufts Environmental Alumni (TEA) association is established to unite alumni around the world who share a common interest in environmental issues and policies. We provide members with information resources, a venue to share their combined learning and life experience, a forum for discussion and debate, and educational and service opportunities. We also connect with the university  as part of a greater effort to maintain and enhance Tufts' leadership role in environmental affairs.

The Tufts Financial Network comprises a broad range of finance professionals and aims to provide networking opportunities to connect members with leaders in the field among the Tufts faculty and industry experts, assist students pursuing careers in finance, and find ways to actively support the mission of the university.

Tufts Journalism Society connects alumni in journalism and media for professional development and educational opportunities.  The group also partners with current Tufts Daily writers on programming and student-alumni connections.

The Tufts Lawyers Association (TLA) is an organization of alumni in the legal profession designed to serve the university while providing networking opportunities for members.

The Tufts Real Estate Network was founded to connect Tufts alumni who work or are interested in working in the real estate industry for personal and professional benefit.

Contact

Cory Halpert, A22,

coryadamh@gmail.com

This is a group for Tufts alumni interested in the social impact field to network with each other, collaborate, and help current students drive social change. Our purpose is to help us connect and collaborate so we may have a deeper impact on this world. We are hoping the Social Impact Network will be a cross-sector and interdisciplinary platform for Tufts change-makers to meet each other and team up, learn, and—very importantly—connect with current Tufts students interested in joining the social impact field.

The Advocates for Tufts ROTC (representing Air Force, Army, Marine, and Navy alumni of Tufts University, as well as friends of Tufts ROTC), was organized in 2005 to encourage continuance, increase enrollment of ROTC participants at Tufts, and work closely with a supportive Tufts administration.

Friends of SMFA at Tufts provides opportunities for professional development, student-alumni connections, work critiques, and socializing among fellow alumni, classmates, and other members of the SMFA at Tufts community.

REAL Connections at Tufts works to create an alumni community for those who attended Tufts through the REAL (Resumed Education for Adult Learners) program. The group aims to make it easier for REAL alumni to connect with their alma mater through networking and social opportunities throughout the year.