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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We cannot overlook the impacts of pandemics, armed conflict, and climate change on women and children, Tufts expert says
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A team of experts, including two from Tisch College, created an unprecedented roadmap to improving civic education for U.S. students
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Cummings School veterinary pathologist aided research behind new single-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson
Spotlights
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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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In preparation for their role as care providers and community leaders, medical students work directly with community organizations as collaborators, mentors, and educators.
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A professional development program with an outreach mission. Ambassadors share their passion for the sciences, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with local middle and high school students.
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Advances democracy, student political learning and engagement, and increasing political equity and opportunity.
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Develops effective, ethical leaders who are driven to comprehend complexity, reflect cultural and political nuance, and engage as responsible global citizens in confronting the world's most pressing problems.
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Prepares students to become engaged public citizens and community leaders who will help build a more equitable world.