The Green on the Medford/Somerville campus of Tufts University

Leading change by embracing more perspectives

Learning from multiple viewpoints is essential for meaningful discourse, excellence in research and teaching, and educating the next generation of global leaders

The Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education is dedicated to helping Tufts University and higher education more broadly embrace difficult topics and challenging conversations to break out of ideological bubbles to drive research and teaching forward.

“When students and faculty engage in respectful debate and learn from perspectives across the ideological spectrum, they will advance their own thinking and challenge orthodoxies.”

— President Sunil Kumar, Tufts University

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Upcoming Events

Policy Responses to Gambling, Recreational Drugs, and Pornography

Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:00–7:30pm ET

Expanding Viewpoints Headliner Event with Reihan Salam

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
6:00–7:30pm ET

Expanding Viewpoints Symposium 2026

Friday, April 17, 2026
9:00am–5:30pm ET