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
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On the anniversary of a landmark White House conference, experts raise critical issues that affect nutrition for all of us
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Tufts University task force recommends implementation of a broad, strategic suite of mental health and wellness services at the university
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Maintaining weight loss is associated with more favorable heart disease, stroke, and diabetes risk factors compared to regaining weight after three years
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The university joins more than 160 higher education institutions opposing the Trump Administration’s revocation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
Spotlights
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Advances democracy, student political learning and engagement, and increasing political equity and opportunity.
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Authoritative research on the civic and political engagement of young Americans, especially those who are marginalized or disadvantaged in political life.
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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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Encourages community involvement and efforts to link research to social action.
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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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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.
Resources
Tufts in the News
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Washington Post
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New York Times
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Boston Globe