The office of Government and Community Relations (GCR) creates the bridge between Tufts University and its host communities: Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville. We develop and maintain relationships with our neighbors, local organizations, and elected officials to help Tufts University fulfill its mission to make a positive impact on the communities that surround our campuses.
UPDATE: Back-to-campus information on COVID-19 testing and more.
What we do:
What we do:
Build and maintain relationships with our neighbors
Advise university faculty, staff and students about scholarship, research and volunteer opportunities within our host communities
With the football field on the Medford/Somerville campus being upgraded, Ellis Oval and the track will be closed for renovations this summer and reopen in the fall. bit.ly/3fSw5qm... See MoreSee Less
A grant from @cummingsdotcom supported @TuftsUniversity pooled testing program with Medford Public Schools. This groundbreaking grant contributed to the school system’s ability to return students, teachers, and staff to in-person classes safely. https://buff.ly/3vxgWAQ
Dayna Cunningham, civil rights attorney and founder/executive director of the @MITCoLab, has been named the next Pierre and Pamela Omidyar Dean of @TischCollege, succeeding Alan Solomont, A70, A08P, who is retiring after eight years in the role.
