Tufts University Community Relations

05/29/2026

On Monday, June 1st, Somerville High School's Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be taking place at Tufts University's Gantcher Center (161 College Avenue, Medford) from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.

We anticipate a higher than usual volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic around Tufts' Medford/Somerville's campus during this time. If any issues arise, please call the Tufts University Police Department at 617-627-3030.

Congrats to the Somerville graduates!🎓️

05/28/2026

Deadline extended❗️Applications for the Collective Futures Fund are now due on June 1st.

The Collective Futures Fund, an initiative administered by the Tufts University Art Galleries, directly supports visual artists and artist-run activity in the Greater Boston area through grants of $3,000 and $8,000.

Visual artists, curators, arts writers, cultural organizers, collectives, and collaborators at all career stages who reside in Norfolk, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, and Plymouth counties are encouraged to apply here: www.collectivefuturesfund.org⬅️

05/27/2026

Neighbors! Please note that Tufts University's Ellis Oval Track and Zimman Field will be closed for all uses for a resurfacing project through the completion of the work - expected by approximately August 15th.

Should you have any questions about the track and field closure, please contact Tufts Community Relations at [email protected] or at 617-627-3780.

05/27/2026

Shine bright, graduates!🎓️ ✨️

Congratulations to Tufts University's Class of 2026! We know you’ll continue to strengthen every community you join after graduation.

We were honored to have Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson join for the Commencement Ceremony and to help celebrate the achievements of Tufts' newest class of graduates!

📸's: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University and Jake Belcher for Tufts University

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Tufts Community Grants (TCG) recipients! 👏

40 grants of $5,000 - totaling a TCG record $200,000 - have been awarded to non-profits located Boston, Grafton, Medford and Someville.

The TCG program is funded by donations from Tufts University students, faculty and staff combined with a generous $150,000 Cummings Foundation matching gift. Thanks to all who donated to the TCG this year!

Forty nonprofits in Boston, Grafton, Medford, and Somerville have been awarded an unprecedented $200,000 in grants from the Tufts Community Grants program

05/19/2026

Feels like summer today! 😎Thinking about registering for swimming lessons? 🏊‍♂️ Spots still available for Tufts Swimming Lessons for late June & July.

Learn more/register: tuftsswimminglessons.com

Lessons are led by members of the Tufts Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving team and will be held at Tufts' Hamilton Pool on the Medford/Somerville campus. Free parking across from the pool is available for registered families.

05/17/2026

Happening today: Tufts University 2026 Commencement Ceremony 🎓 on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus. Please see traffic advisory and other day-of notifications provided by Tufts University Police Department below.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding today's events, please contact TUPD at 617-627-3030.

Congratulations to all the graduates!

05/15/2026

Medford/Somerville Neighbors:

Tufts University All University Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held this Sunday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m. on our Medford/Somerville campus.👨‍🎓 Access to Tufts Commencement is limited to Tufts students, faculty, staff, and guests of graduates.

➡️ For more details and the full schedule of the day's events: commencement.tufts.edu

While there has been significant planning by university staff to minimize disruptions to neighbors during Commencement, we still anticipate a higher than usual volume of traffic in the area. If any issues arise this weekend, please call the Tufts University Police Department at 617-627-3030.

05/14/2026

Neighbors: It's a Jumbo sports weekend! 🐘

Tufts is hosting NCAA tournament action in Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Softball and Baseball. Wear your brown & blue and come cheer on Tufts' student‑athletes at Bello Field, Sol Gittleman Park and Spicer Field!

Game calendar: gotuftsjumbos.com/calendar

Ticketing 🎫 info:
Adult Day Pass: $15
Senior Citizen: $10
Student (with ID): $10
Children (ages 3-12): $5
Children under 2 years: Free

https://now.tufts.edu/2026/05/14/tufts-athletes-excel-spring-postseason

Tufts University men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, and men’s tennis move on in NCAA action in May 2026, while baseball and softball begin, plus many other athletics updates

05/12/2026

Community. Connection. Impact. Three words that embodied the 6th annual Cherish Chinatown Cleanup that took place earlier this month on Tufts University's Boston Health Sciences campus.

During the cleanup, dozens of Tufts student, faculty and staff volunteers came to together to landscape garden beds, take on cleaning and organizing projects at local Chinatown non-profits and pick up trash around the neighborhood.

A big thank you to Tufts volunteers who rolled up their sleeves for the cleanup and also to our community partner organizations: Asian Community Development Corporation, Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center, Pao Arts Center & Wang YMCA of Chinatown.