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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

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Summer Book Recommendations

What’s worth reading? Tufts faculty, staff, and alumni share their favorite books
“The Less Traveled Road of Conviction”

The Reverend Gloria White-Hammond spoke about racism—and hope—at Tufts’ Day of Reflection, Commitment, and Action on June 19, the national observance of Juneteenth
Tufts Observes Juneteenth with Day of Reflection, Commitment, and Action

The university announces initiatives to address racism and increase support of diversity
A Woman’s Place

Selma Miriam, J56, reflects on four-plus decades serving food that matches her politics
They Go Where They Are Needed

Medical student volunteers fight the pandemic from behind the scenes
She Came for the Pets. She Stayed for the People

Veterinary assistant Kate Jolly—a Tufts at Tech alum—is the glue holding clinicians, owners, and students together in the Foster Hospital ER

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