News from Tufts Now
- Tufts Joins Leading Association of Research LibrariesMembership in the Association of Research Libraries recognizes Tufts’ strength in scholarship and research—and gives the university a greater voice in shaping the future of academic libraries
- SMFA at Tufts Announces 2026 Traveling FellowsThe 10 artists will head to Europe, Asia, South America, and destinations across the United States
- Inflammation Explained: Why It Matters and What You Can DoTufts experts offer advice on how to minimize chronic inflammation, which can impact both aging and chronic disease
Tufts Events
- Oct 11–20NavaratriEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: Office of Religious and Philosophical Life (Hinduism) A nine-night (nav-rat) celebration of nine auspicious forms of Shakti/Devi (feminine divine power/the Goddess). Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work and may include fasting.
- Oct 1111:30 AMIndigenous People's Day- Community CelebrationCampus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Residential Quad Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement Event Sponsor Details: Office of the Vice Provost for Inclusive Institutive Excellence RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4f7SEz9mwiezSckRrxweZYNj0lajED4Gh0fUYgnbATlcIhw/viewform?usp=dialog Admission/Cost: 0 Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu Indigenous People's Day Community Celebration - OCTOBER 11th, 2026 Event: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM (lunch will be served, participants are welcome to come and go anytime during the event) Location: Residential Quad, Medford/Somerville Campus
- Oct 1111:30 AMIndigenous People's Day, Seeds of the Dawnland—Community CelebrationCampus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Residential Quad Open to Public: No Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4f7SEz9mwiezSckRrxweZYNj0lajED4Gh0fUYgnbATlcIhw/viewform?usp=dialog Admission/Cost: 0 Event Contact Name: Office of the Vice Provost for Inclusive Institutive Excellence Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu Community Celebration Join us anytime between 11:30am-2:30pm for food, performances, workshops, and more! Date: October 11th, 11:30am-2:30pm Location: Residential Quad - 190 Packard Ave, Medford MA 02155 Schedule: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Welcome & Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Performances, interactive workshops, games, and more Local vendors will be present throughout the duration of the event