Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients Announced

Author, humanitarian, and Navy SEAL Eric Greitens will deliver Tufts’ 2012 commencement address.  The 2012 honorary degree recipients are: Lawrence S. Bacow, Bonnie Bassler, Cecilia Ibeabuchi, and Farooq Kathwari.

David Harris Named Provost

Effective July 1, David Harris will be Provost and Senior Vice President of Tufts University.

Board of Trustees

Integrity, Tradition, Governance

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES is the ultimate governing authority of the University. The Board appoints the President, who leads and manages the institution; approves the University’s mission and purpose, institutional policies and changes in academic programs; guards the University’s finances; and sets an example of generous financial support.