Tufts University (TU)

Tufts is a student-centered research university dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge. We are committed to providing transformative experiences for students and faculty in an inclusive and collaborative environment where creative sch e and collaborative environment where creative scholars generate bold ideas, innovate in the face of complex challenges, and distinguish themselves as active citizens of the world. Our broad range of schools form an innovative, interdisciplinary university of creative scholars who have a profound impact on one another and the world. During a time of significant challenges in higher education, Tufts is dedicated to effective stewardship of our resources to create and sustain an environment that prepares to launch all our students into the world ready to chart a course for success. Fueled by evolving digital technologies and a steadfast commitment to academic integrity, we are pushing the boundaries of how we teach, learn, and conduct research. By 2034, people aged 65 and older will outnumber those 18 and younger, according to population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau. Tufts researchers are shedding new light on the complex questions raised by that reality, including issues like public health, the economy, and the workforce, with potential benefits for populations worldwide. A national leader in advancing the skills and values that support a robust and inclusive democracy, Tufts prepares students for a lifetime of engagement in democratic practices while furthering an understanding of civic life and its intersections with public and private institutions. From harnessing memory processes with the goal of developing novel interventions for emotional disorders to studying the neuromechanics of locomotion, Tufts researchers study a broad range of topics that shed light on the workings of the brain. Our leaders come to Tufts from leadership positions in public and private sectors around the globe because they understand the promise and critical importance of universities in framing our future. Taken as a whole, their experience represents a cross section of those leading our nation and our world. The Tufts Center for Cellular Agriculture is overcoming fundamental technical challenges in the field, developing standards, and sharing knowledge that will change how we eat. ...view more