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Expanding Viewpoints Graduation Reception 2026

The Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University welcomes you to a reception celebrating the Class of 2026 and marking the grand opening of the CEVIHE house. This gathering will be an opportunity to recognize our graduating students, thank them for their contributions to the Center’s inaugural academic year, and welcome members of the Tufts community into the Center’s new home. Guests are invited to enjoy refreshments, tour the space, and spend time with students, faculty, staff, and friends of CEVIHE. We hope you and your family will join us for this special occasion. Please email us to RSVP or let us know if you would like to stop by another time. . Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Education. Humanities. International Affairs. Politics/Policy/Law. Public Service/Government. Religion/Spirituality. Research. Working at Tufts. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu. Friday, May 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu.

All University Commencement (Phase I)

At the All-University Commencement ceremony, Tufts’ eight schools are celebrated. Phase I takes place on The Green, between Ballou Hall and Bendetson Hall. It includes the Academic Procession, welcoming remarks from the Tufts University President, the awarding of honorary degrees, the all-University Commencement address, recognition of faculty emeriti, the presentation of degree candidates by school, and the conferral of degrees by the Tufts University Board of Trustees. Learn more at commencement.tufts.edu. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: The Green. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

School and Department Ceremonies (Phase II)

The individual department and school ceremonies immediately follow the all-university commencement ceremony. It is at these individual ceremonies that graduates’ names are announced, and students are individually recognized. Learn more at commencement.tufts.edu/school-ceremonies. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Phase II Venues. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.