News | Government & Community Relations

New MBTA Green Line Station to Be Named Medford/Tufts

Located at College Avenue near the center of campus, the stop will be the terminus of the Green Line extended from Lechmere

A statue of Jumbo the elephant in the sunlight is in front of a green space filled with community members celebrating Community Day

Tufts University hosts 17th annual Tufts Community Day

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

A child in a dental chair handling some dental accessories handed to him by a dental student. The Tufts Autism Smiles program helps children on the autism spectrum become comfortable with dental offices in preparation for a visit to the dentist.

At Autism Smiles, Easing Anxiety About the Dentist

A morning at the Tufts clinic teaches kids on the spectrum what to expect

A backhoe in front of one of the Community Housing—or CoHo—project homes, new residences for juniors and seniors at Tufts, one of the many construction projects under way at the university this summer.

Summer Construction at Tufts

A variety of construction projects, large and small, are under way across Tufts’ campuses

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