I Spy At Tufts

A stylized student's desk overflowing with materials, pictures, and trinkets.

At Tufts, there’s always something to catch your eye, turn your head, or pique your intellectual curiosity. From state-of-the-art research labs to hanging out on the Prez Lawn and everything in between, see how many Tufts traditions, landmarks, and offerings you can spy on this page. Who knows, maybe they’ll open the door to something new to you at Tufts.

The Joey: We call the shuttle that connects the Medford/Somerville campus with Davis Square and Medford Square the Joey. It’s free for all Tufts students!

The Cannon: One of the most popular ways of student expression, Jumbos will paint this for championship wins, friends’ birthdays, album releases—whatever is most important to them.

Jumbo: Jumbo the elephant is our mascot. He was a very real elephant in the 19th century, and now a life-sized sculpture of him stands tall (12 feet to be exact) on the academic quad. Taking a picture with him is a rite of passage here at Tufts.

Bessie: Affectionately called the Queen of SMFA at Tufts, Bessie the rhino stands at the entrance to our Fenway campus. She makes a great lunch buddy for those looking for a little sunshine.

Joyce Cummings Center: Right next to the new Green Line stop, the Cummings Center houses the economics, computer science, math, data science, and entrepreneurship programs.