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Tufts is a leader in American higher education, distinctive for its success as a moderately sized university that excels at research and providing students with a personal experience. Our unique combination of research and liberal arts attracts students, faculty and staff who thrive in our environment of curiosity, creativity and engagement.

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Tufts' libraries across all campuses provide essential resources, information and technology to support your studies, scholarship and research.

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Ginn Library (The Fletcher School)

Hirsh Health Sciences Library

Webster Family Library (Veterinary)

W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. Library (SMFA)

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As a Tufts employee, you become part of a community of hard-working, intellectually curious and creative individuals. We offer a wide range of employment opportunities and resources to support Tufts’ diverse academic environment

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Tufts University to Remove Sackler Name from Medical School Facilities and Programs

The university will also establish a $3 million endowment to support education, research, and civic engagement programs aimed at the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and addiction.

José Andrés speaks onstage as part of the Tisch College Distinguished Speaker Series.

José Andrés on the Power of Food

The renowned chef and humanitarian shares his recipe for change: persistence, a little love, and a whole lot of fire.

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Societal Impact, Sustainability

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Soccer Takes National Championship

Men’s soccer defeats Amherst for its second straight NCAA title and fourth in six years.

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Transformative Experiences

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Diversity and Inclusion

"Tufts represents more than an opportunity to educate oneself. It offers a place to be oneself.”

— President Anthony P. Monaco

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Global Leadership

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Global Leadership

With more than 1,700 international students, 450 international faculty and scholars, and 6,000 alumni living outside of the United States, our global community is an essential part of our identity.

Tufts is committed to global engagement and international research.

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Innovation

Our community thrives on embracing complex issues and marshaling the capacities of our unique constellation of schools to develop innovative approaches to local and global challenges.

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Societal Impact

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Societal Impact

We encourage our students, alumni, faculty and staff to connect with the community on local, national and global levels. Through leadership, partnership, mentorship, service and discussion, the active citizens of the Tufts community use their knowledge and research to develop solutions to social challenges.

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Sustainability

From class projects and cutting-edge research, to extracurricular activities and internships, sustainability is an integral part of Tufts life. We offer numerous opportunities to get involved in developing solutions to local and global sustainability challenges.

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Transformative Experiences

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Transformative Experiences

We are committed to providing every student with ample opportunity for transformative experiences within and beyond the classroom.

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News

Remembering Hilde Tillman, D49
The School of Dental Medicine professor emerita taught for fifty-nine years, and devoted her career to improving dental care for the elderly
What Streaming Services Mean for the Future of Television
Consumers will watch more content with more diverse voices, but probably won’t save any money by eschewing cable, according to a Tufts media professor
Massachusetts Ban on Vapes a Boon for Oral Health
Putting a flavored cigarette or e-cigarette between your lips is inviting trouble in your mouth, dentists and hygienists say

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Events

Tufts People

Javier Rincon wearing a grey coat and a blue tie.

Creating a New Life

Javier Rincon, E19, whose parents are immigrants, came to Tufts as an undergraduate after serving almost a decade in the Marines.

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Christopher Sedore sits in front of a laptop at a desk.

New Tufts Chief Information Officer Named

Christopher Sedore brings extensive experience in higher education.

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Michael Tutt posing for photo

For This Navajo Doctor, Listening Is Medicine

Michael Tutt, M88, employs traditional and western practices to heal his community.

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Ethan Murrow working on his “Hauling” exhibition.

The Work of Art That Disappeared

The SMFA’s Ethan Murrow created a monumental drawing installation dedicated to industrial workers. Then it was painted over.

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John Casey, Tufts baseball coach, on the field during a game

Longtime Tufts Baseball Coach Honored

John Casey, who won his 750th game this spring, is selected as American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee.

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Sika Henry trains on a bike with six-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott.

Sika Henry Aims to Be the First African American Female Pro Triathlete

A serious bike accident hasn't held back Henry, A05, who is a triple threat on the race course.

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Gregory Crane, professor of classical studies and computer science at Tufts, sits in a library while holding a book.

Nothing Gets Lost in Translation in the Perseus Digital Library

Gregory Crane, professor of classical studies and computer science at Tufts, recently won a large grant to further his work digitizing ancient literature in multiple languages.

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Newly appointed Fletcher School Dean Rachel Kyte, F02, smiles while standing in an office setting.

A Conversation with Rachel Kyte, New Dean of The Fletcher School

Rachel Kyte, a visionary leader on climate change, describes her hopes for the school.

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