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

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New & Notable

Welcoming a Special Teammate

Tufts Football drafts courageous 15-year-old Zack Cummings as newest member of the team
Tufts Supports Lawsuit Opposing End of DACA Program

President Trump is wrong to end protections for those brought to the U.S. as minors, Tufts declares
Move-in Memories

For the class of 2021 and their families, starting new lives at Tufts brought a mixture of emotions
New Senior Associate Athletic Director

Alexis Mastronardi joins Tufts Athletics from Emmanuel College, where she was athletic director
Welcoming New Jumbos

The university greets another record-breaking undergraduate class, including students at the SMFA at Tufts, and transfers
New Campus Cafe Has Distinctive Flavor

The Kindlevan Cafe in the Science and Engineering Complex will feature flavorful, veg-centric food

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