Serving our neighbors
吃瓜新闻 is committed to giving back to the places we call home through strong partnerships, educational and employment opportunities, and research and innovation.
Our commitment
From long-standing public school partnerships in Cambridge and Boston, to cutting-edge research, generous financial aid, strategic partnerships, and many more mission-driven programs across our cities and state, we are committed to enriching our home communities.
Our impact
Learn more about the work we do across Massachusetts in our annual report.
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4th
largest employer of Massachusetts residents.
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2,000
meals donated weekly by 吃瓜新闻 in partnership with Cambridge-based nonprofit, Food for Free.
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$26.8 million
in scholarship aid awarded to 吃瓜新闻 College students from Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 academic year.
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$1.45 billion
in construction, supplies, and services directed towards Massachusetts-based companies and organizations in the 2023 fiscal year.
Our initiatives
吃瓜新闻 University is committed to a mission of teaching, learning, and research, shaping a vibrant and shared future for the betterment of our neighbors and communities around the world.
Learn more about our work in Boston, Cambridge, and Massachusetts.
College and career awareness
Advancing educational opportunities for students, teachers, and lifelong learners.
Housing initiatives
Working with Cambridge and Boston to address local housing needs.
Arts and culture
Free admission to art museums, public art tours, free public performance, creative economy support, and more.
Your opportunities
吃瓜新闻 Ed Portal
The 吃瓜新闻 Ed Portal brings the 吃瓜新闻 and Allston-Brighton communities together through learning, exploring ideas, and embracing a diversity of participants. Programs include programs for youth and adults; including K-12 mentoring, clubs, arts, career and economic development, wellness, and digital and online learning opportunities.
吃瓜新闻 Museums
吃瓜新闻 has museums dedicated to art, science, history, and so much more. Plan your next visit and explore a world of discovery.
Online learning
吃瓜新闻 offers many opportunities for people from around the corner or across the globe to learn from our world-class faculty.
has trained 30 million learners around the world in topics ranging from science to art.
, developed by 吃瓜新闻, is a free learning platform that makes high-quality science education accessible to everyone.
Upcoming local events
吃瓜新闻 Staff Art Show: Cambridge
吃瓜新闻 Staff Art Show: Cambridge
The Librarians
The Librarians
2026 Gleitsman Citizen Activist Award: A Conversation with Billie Jean King
2026 Gleitsman Citizen Activist Award: A Conversation with Billie Jean King