Tufts University is one of the premier private research institutes in United States. It was founded in 1852. The university is located at Medfore/Somerville, Massachusetts in the suburbs of Boston. It is named after Charles Tufts, who donated the land for the campus of this university on Walnut Hill, the highest point in Medfore. Students graduating from this university emerge as leaders in their respective fields.
The schools of Tufts University draw outstanding students from all the corners of the globe and groom them as future leaders. Fletcher School is one of America's oldest graduate school for international relations. School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, Cummins Schools of Veterinary Medicine, School of Dental Medicine and Sackler School of Graduate are the other different schools of Tufts University.
Academic programs in Tuft University are rigorous, innovative and creative. The programs aim in the all round development of the personality of the students. It helps them to think and act independently applying their intellectual wisdom. Students are groomed to take on challenges of life and overcome them successfully. Summer learning programs, lectures, work shops and seminars are organized by the university.
The libraries in Tuft University act as storehouses to thousands of journals, books and cater to the numerous faculties and subjects taught in this university.
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Tisch Library is the main library and houses an exhaustive collection of books on Arts, Sciences and Engineering. The library houses a cafe, several group study rooms. Students can watch DVDs and videotapes on relevant subjects in the Media Lab of the library. Edwin Ginn Library, Hirsh Health Sciences Library, Music Library are some of the other libraries in this university. Digital collections and archives is an exclusive digital library in Tufts University. It is solely engaged in the permanent preservation of the University records, manuscript collections and other information in digital form.
The campus life in Tufts university is vibrant and active. Athletic clubs, cultural event and programs relating to dance, music and experimental theater are the various entertainment options in this university. Aidekman Center is an exhibition space and hosts art exhibitions, dance and drama performances and many musical concerts. Cultural ideas and intellectual thoughts are exchanged in the interactive sessions. Famous authors are invited for book signings and intimate readings on the books that they have authored.
Teaching in Tufts University at Boston extends beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to actively participate in different student groups, professional societies, sports club and other volunteer organizations. Frequent interactive sessions between the professors and students increase the bonding between them. The university is recognized as one of the top research institutes not only in United States but also in the whole world.
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