Societal Impact
In every discipline, Tufts empowers students to be advocates for social change. Beyond classroom learning, Tufts students learn how to foster collaborative partnerships and creative problem solving that impacts others on campus and around the world.
New & Notable
Gordon Institute students’ startup FoodEase hopes to help communities struck by natural disasters
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For years, Tufts researchers have been on the cutting edge of investigating and treating the mysterious illness known as Lyme disease. Now, a new initiative seeks to eradicate the disease once and for all.
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The Generous Listening and Dialogue (GLAD) Center at Tisch College will focus on the nexus of civic engagement, listening and dialogue on challenging issues
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New Metro North COVID-19 Vaccination Partnership to open three regional vaccination sites, aims to expand vaccine equity
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The renowned scientist discussed her 60 years of chimpanzee research and conservation efforts as part of the Tisch College Distinguished Speaker Series
Spotlights
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Encourages community involvement and efforts to link research to social action.
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Prepares students to become engaged public citizens and community leaders who will help build a more equitable world.
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Advances democracy, student political learning and engagement, and increasing political equity and opportunity.
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Tufts' umbrella organization for 30+ service groups across campus.pus
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In the run-up to the 2016 general election, Tufts University launched JumboVote as a multifaceted, university-wide initiative to boost political learning, engagement, and voting in that year’s presidential election—and beyond.
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Tisch College houses the Tufts chapter of Jumpstart, a national early education organization that recruits and trains college students and community members to serve preschool children in low-income neighborhoods.