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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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Tisch Library

Ginn Library (The Fletcher School)

Hirsh Health Sciences Library

Webster Family Library (Veterinary)

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

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New & Notable

How to Sing a Love Song

Deke Sharon, A91, the a cappella expert behind the Pitch Perfect movies, conducts a whirlwind residency at Tufts
Five Tips to Become a Better Skier

Tufts Ski Team members share their go-to moves for improving your time on the slopes
Engineering a New Route to Pet Adoptions

Alum helps develop online service that links people surrendering their dogs and cats with those looking to adopt
Tufts Community Appeal Campaign a Success

Participation was up, helping raise almost a half million dollars for financial aid, neighborhood nonprofits, and other charities
Two Tufts Faculty Get Prestigious Award

Charles Sykes and Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos share the American Chemical Society Catalysis Lectureship for their groundbreaking research
Tell Me More: A Passion for the Musical Past

Singer/songwriter Gotye talks in a Tufts podcast about the electronic instruments he is bringing back from yesteryear

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