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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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COVID-19 GUIDANCE: For the latest updates and guidance from Tufts University, please visit go.tufts.edu/coronavirus

New & Notable

Opening Up Research Opportunities

The Visiting and Early Research Scholar Experience summer program for underrepresented students starts accepting applications February 1
Tisch College Announces Spring Speakers

Visitors to campus include activists, politicians, artists, engineers, and filmmakers
Stairway to Fitness

Why go to the gym when you can take the stairs at the School of Dental Medicine?
Carbon Neutrality Planning Process Meeting

Faculty, staff, and students on the Medford/Somerville campus are invited to a presentation and discussion on Friday, January 25
Helping Students Aspire to STEM Careers

Ellise LaMotte, new director of the Center for STEM Diversity, aims to help even more underrepresented students achieve success in those fields
Tufts Names Nadine Aubry as Provost

The esteemed scholar and innovative leader will become the university’s chief academic officer

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