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Our Vision: Institutional Inclusive Excellence

Inclusion the foundation of the transformational experience at Tufts.

It is not merely about access. It is about elevating the richness of our collective experience by ensuring that every voice is heard, valued and empowered. We believe that when everyone has the opportunity to be their best, we all grow stronger together.

Since its founding, Tufts has always upheld a vision of inclusive excellence. Inspired by our Universalist founders, we were imagined as a place where the light of each individual would not be dimmed, but nurtured: where learning would radiate outward and illuminate the world.

That legacy continues today. Tufts brings together students, faculty, and staff from across the globe and all walks of life. We foster an environment where dialogue flourishes across differences, and where community is built through respect, curiosity, and shared purpose.

Today, we remain as committed as ever to these principles by striving to recruit, retain, and nurture community of students, faculty, and staff, that will grow their individual light and shine them outward toward the world.

Our commitment to inclusion is not static: it is a living principle. We are dedicated to cultivating a university community where people from all backgrounds can grow, be seen, and contribute their unique light toward a brighter, more just world.