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A placemat by Camille Shimshak, A21, about the nutritional value of milk—as well as patterns of lactose intolerance around the world—topped with a cup of rice milk. A placemat by Lauren Diaz, A20, in the background.

Healthier Living Through Art

Tufts students share food, art, and nutritional advice with members of Boston’s Chinatown community

Recipients of Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund grants pose with Tufts University President Tony Monaco, Senior Vice President Mary Jeka and members of the Office of Government and Community Relations during a reception on the Medford/Somerville campus on April 26, 2019.

Tufts University employee fund supports local community organizations across Greater Boston

Thirty-six local organizations in four communities have been awarded a record $28,000 in grants from the Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund (TNSF).

An aerial view of Tufts Medford/Somerville campus, looking toward the Boston skyline

Tufts University to hold community presentation for local residents

Tufts University will hold a community presentation on Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in Somerville to inform neighbors about programs and resources available to them and to provide an overview of recently completed and upcoming projects.

Local residents invited to Tufts community presentation

Tufts University will hold a community presentation on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. on the Medford/Somerville campus.

Jim Glaser wearing a School of Engineering sweater at a faculty meeting

Tufts Community Appeal Campaign a Success

Participation was up, helping raise almost a half million dollars for financial aid, neighborhood nonprofits, and other charities

President Tony Monaco stands with 36 local community organization representatives after being awarded a $21,000 grant from the Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund.

Tufts University seeks applications from host community non-profits for Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund grants

Non-profit organizations in Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville are invited to apply for individual grants from the Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund (TNSF) until March 1, 2019.

Medford and Somerville H.S. basketball teams to tip off at 2019 Tufts Classic

Mustangs and Highlanders face off in doubleheader at Tufts University on Sunday, Feb. 3, in 3rd annual event; donations will be collected for area food banks

Welcoming Our Neighbors

Some 3,000 of the university's neighbors joined in the festivities at Tufts’ sixteenth annual Community Day

Tufts University hosts 16th annual Tufts Community Day

Annual festival celebrates university's relationship with Medford, Somerville communities