Dear Employer Partners,
Happy Black History Month from the Tufts Employer Relations team! Thank you to those of you who joined us for the Spring 2026 In-Person Career Fair earlier this month.
As always, if you have upcoming job or internship opportunities to recruit for at Tufts this spring, please reach out to the Employer Relations team member associated with your industry sector. We would be happy to connect with you about your recruiting needs.
Sincerely,
Employer Relations Team
Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations
Mitch Moise, Assistant Director, Employer Relations
Sean Gorman, Recruitment Coordinator, Employer Relations
Happy Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African-American History Month, the event was the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
At Tufts, the Africana Center is one of eight identity-based centers within the Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion and has been at Tufts for more than 50 years. The Africana Center provides access to academic and social resources and a wide range of activities for students of African descent. The Center celebrates Black history with programming during Black Legacy Month. Learn more about our Africana Center and our 8 identity-based centers.
NESCAC at Tufts
At Tufts, we offer our employer partners multiple ways to connect with students. One of those ways is through NESCAC Virtual Information Sessions. Tufts is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), which means that in addition to Tufts sports teams playing other NESCAC teams, the Tufts Career Center partners with Career Centers at 10 other NESCAC schools to host employer events. As a result, employers are able to reach Tufts students as well as the wider NESCAC audience. Hosting a NESCAC event can be a great addition to other Tufts-specific events.
If possible, we recommend that employers invite NESCAC alumni to lead these events to further develop relationships with the NESCAC schools. Students greatly appreciate alumni engagement, and having representatives with a similar academic background resonates with students.
Please connect with the Employer Relations team member that is aligned with your industry sector if you are interested in exploring offering a NESCAC Session.
Spring 2026 Events
We have some exciting programming coming up this spring! Please mark your calendars for upcoming events and networking nights — organized broadly by industry.
These events bring employers and alumni to campus to share industry insights, professional expertise, and career pathways with our undergraduate and graduate populations. The events typically run from 6 – 8:15 pm and are comprised of a 45-minute industry panel followed by networking with students at small high-top tables labeled by the name of each employer. If your organization would like to participate in one of these events, please reach out to Mitch Moise, Assistant Director, Employer Relations at Mitchell.Moise@tufts.edu.
Communications, Marketing & Media Networking Night — March 25th, 2026
Organized by the Tufts Career Center and the Film & Media Studies (FMS) program, this is an opportunity for employers and alumni to showcase their career journeys, share insights into the industry sector, and network with students. Please contact Mitch Moise, Asst. Director, Employer Relations for more information and details at mitchell.moise@tufts.edu.
Public Interest & Social Impact Networking Night — March 5, 2026
This event brings together professionals across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share career insights and connect with students interested in fields like policy, education, government, law, human rights, international development, and more. We welcome employers and alumni to join us from 6 pm – 8 pm for both a panel and open networking. Please email Mitch Moise, Asst. Director, Employer Relations for more information at mitchell.moise@tufts.edu.
Green Careers Networking Night — April 2, 2026
The Tufts Green Careers Networking night allows students to understand industry trends in the careers that span policy, advocacy, research, agriculture, law, conservation and a variety of other roles that support the environmental and sustainability industry. Please contact Malakia Silcott, Assoc. Director at Malakia.Silcott@tufts.edu.
Tufts Master’s in Biology Program Launches Bioinformatics Specialization
Tufts University now offers a comprehensive bioinformatics program that integrates computer science with biological research, equipping students with the skills needed to analyze and interpret biological data. The specialization is available to undergraduate students pursuing a 5th‑year Master’s program as well as graduate students. In addition to coursework, students will complete a capstone project that provides real‑world experience.
More information about the program can be found on the Tufts program website.
Visit Tufts for Engineering Co-op Classes!
Our Professional Preparation for Co-op Class invites guests to speak a few times a semester about career paths, benefits of co-op, and/or insights into different industries. The class this semester has about 50% Biomedical Engineers, with Mechanical, Computer Science, and Data Science students making up the rest.
Guest speaker spots are open at 3-4pm on March 11 or April 1. Please contact Robin Kahan, Associate Director, Engineering Career Services at robin.kahan@tufts.edu if you are interested in speaking to a Tufts Co-op class on either of these dates!
Participate in the 2026 Cultural Resources Management Virtual Career Fair!
Tufts (and a couple dozen other universities across the United States), are participating in a Cultural Resources Management Virtual Career Fair, hosted by Michigan Technological University. The fair is designed to support students pursuing careers in Anthropology and Archaeology, Geography, Sociology, Preservation, Architectural History, Planning, and related disciplines. These students will be looking to meet with companies in the areas of Natural Resources, Environmental Services, Architecture and Planning, and similar areas of industry.
This virtual fair will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2025 from 12 noon – 5 pm ET. It is hosted on Handshake, and if you are interested in participating, please register here. If you have any questions regarding the fair, please contact careerfair@mtu.edu.
Tufts Biotech Club — Engagement Opportunities
The Tufts Biotech Club is looking for alumni in the life sciences and adjacent industries to share their experience and connect with undergraduates interested in similar career paths. If interested, please contact tuftsundergradbiotech@gmail.com for more information!
Summer 2026 Intern Housing available at Tufts
Every summer, Conference and Event Services at Tufts University offers housing on campus for students with internships in the Boston area! You do not need to be a current Tufts Student to be eligible for housing, but we do require a 30-night minimum stay, proof of internship, and for interns to be at least 18 years old or older. There is on-campus parking, free Wi-Fi, free fitness center access, and convenient MBTA stations nearby. For more information, please visit us at https://conferences.tufts.edu/interns.
If you are a company that employs multiple interns over the summer, or if you have any questions, then you can contact our office directly at (617) 627-6994 or at Conferences@tufts.edu to discuss rates.
Individual Intern Dates & Rates:
- Dates of Stay: May 26 – August 15, 2026
- $62 per night: If booked between February 1 – March 31, 2026
- $67 per night: Starting April 1st, 2026
- $4,500: Full Summer Rate
Post Jobs & Internships/Co-ops with Handshake
Tufts utilizes a recruiting database called Handshake where employers can make a profile and post job, internship, co-op, and research opportunities for Tufts students and alumni to access and apply. With a Handshake account, you can request to post jobs, events, interview schedules and view/register for career events sponsored by the Tufts Career Center.
If your company is planning to attend our Spring 2026 Career Fair, now would be a great time to update your Handshake profile with available job/internship/co-op/research opportunities for students and alumni to view. Questions about posting opportunities on Handshake can be directed to Sean Gorman at sean.gorman@tufts.edu.
🗞 Tufts in the News
Highlighted articles about Tufts University:
- Don’t Start With Applications—and Other Job-Search Advice From a Top Talent Executive | Tufts Now
- Summer Internships as Launchpads for Career Exploration | Tufts Now
- Tufts Receives Most Undergraduate Applications Ever | Tufts Now
- How Do We Make Sure AI Is Fair, Safe, and Secure? | Tufts Now
- New Bioinformatics Specialization to Provide Biology Master’s Students with a Competitive Edge – The Tufts Daily
- Top Research Stories of 2025 | Tufts Now
- Tufts to Open New Behavioral-Health Hospital in Malden
📖 What We’re Reading
- How can the H-1B visa change affect international student recruitment?
- Avoid $100K H‑1B Fee: Study in USA for a Safer Path
- White House Doubles Number of H-2B Visas This Year
- Class of 2026 Salary Projections Are Promising
Employer Resources:
- Academic Calendar | AS&E Students
- January 2026 Employer Newsletter
- How to Schedule a Tabling Event on Campus
- How to Create an Employer User Account, Join a Company, and Connect with Schools on Handshake
- How to Post a Job on Handshake
- How to Recruit at Tufts
- Tufts Internship Requirements by Department
- Tufts Co-op Programs in the School of Engineering
- Tufts Employer Policies
- Handshake for Employers
Team Contact Information by Industry
If you are interested in connecting with Tufts Career Center, please send us an email. We will respond to you as quickly as possible and look forward to hearing from you. Our staff members support undergraduate and graduate students and alumni in the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the School of Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts only.
Please check out our Employer Relations website for all information including employer policies and other great information about engaging with Tufts University.
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Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations
- Employer Engagement Team Leader
- Biotech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Environmental Science
- Engineering, Technology & Physical Sciences
- Government, Politics, International Affairs, & Law
- Liaison to StAAR Center & Opportunities for students with disabilities
Mitch Moise, Assistant Director, Employer Relations
- Non-Profit, Education, & Social Justice
- Consulting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, & Business, Sports & Leisure
- Arts, Entertainment, Communications, & Media (Creative Careers)
- Serves on the Career Center Marketing Team
- Liaison to the LatinX Center at Tufts
Sean Gorman, Recruitment Coordinator, Employer Relations
- Main point of contact for Employer Relations Team
- Jumbos4Jumbos: Alumni – Student Projects Manager
- On-campus/virtual interviews
- Assists with virtual & on-campus event coordination, job/internship/ postings
- Career Fair Organization & Management
- Handshake Questions
- Employer Communications including Newsletter & Blog Content
