Community Partners
Collaborative partnerships form the foundation of Tufts University’s community programs and service initiatives.
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Our Mission
The Government and Community Relations team is the university’s primary liaison for our neighbors, community partners, and government officials. We help Tufts use its resources, expertise, and knowledge to benefit the people of Boston, Grafton, Medford, and Somerville.
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter, read the university’s impact report, or contact us at 617-627-3780 and/or communityrelations@tufts.edu
Campus Neighbors
The Community Relations team knows that living near a university offers many opportunities and sometimes a few challenges as well. We’re here to help.
Faculty, Staff & Students
We’re here to help you serve, connect, and collaborate with our local communities through a wide range of programs and events.
Jumbo Impact
Free medical care. Thousands of student and employee volunteers. STEM programs for local K-12 students.
What’s Happening
Tufts Adds More Campus Housing
The university added more than 450 beds over the past 5 years and plans to add more in the near future, including a new high-density, on-campus residence hall.
Tufts Awards 35 Grants to Support Local Initiatives
A Cummings Foundation matching gift doubled the amount of the grant awards made this year to community-based charitable organizations in Boston, Grafton, Medford, and Somerville.
Cherish Chinatown Challenge Under Way
The initiative, which takes place through the end of November, aims to engage the Tufts community with local restaurants and shops in Boston’s Chinatown.