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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

Scientists develop new materials that move in response to light

Elastomeric composites can flex, grip, release, or rotate when exposed to lasers, diffuse light or sunlight
Smart bandages designed to monitor and tailor treatment for chronic wounds

Bandages with integrated pH and temperature sensors and electronically triggered drug release are designed to improve healing
How the flu virus builds a better mousetrap

First real-time visualization reveals that protein molecules on virus surface reach out to hijack target cells and reset the trap if they fail
Tufts Named Among Most Inventive Universities Worldwide

The ranking is based on patents granted in the United States during 2017
Educators gather to tackle challenges of K-12 engineering education

Tufts University to host LEGO® Education Symposium and Tufts STEM Education Conference
Tufts School of Dental Medicine marks 150 years of education, training and research

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