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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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Brighter World The Campaign for Tufts

UPDATE: Tufts announces fall 2020 semester plans

New & Notable

Tufts University to hold May 30 community meeting for local residents

Discussion to focus on topics of interest to community members
Civic Studies Major Begins in the Fall

The new program will combine academics and civic engagement
Lorna Simpson to receive 2018 Medal from School of Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University

SMFA Medal Award Gala honoring conceptual artist, photographer and activist to include silent auction of student artwork benefitting emerging artists, art education
My Robot, My Friend?

A new program in human-robot interaction, the first in the country, examines everything from mechanics to ethics of robots and artificial intelligence
Groups in four communities receive grants from Tufts University employee fund
The Long View on Nutrition and Aging

Sarah Booth, new director of Tufts’ nutrition research center, knows that solid science takes commitment and collaboration

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