New Interim Provost and Senior Vice President ad interim, Joseph Auner, Ph.D.

On July 1, 2026, Joseph Auner, Ph.D. became Provost and Senior Vice President ad interim of Tufts University.  Joe is the Austin Fletcher Professor of Music and one of Tufts’ most prominent scholar-administrators. As Provost, he is the chief academic officer of the university, overseeing Tufts schools and colleges, as well as multiple cross-school programs, centers, and institutes.  Learn more about Provost Auner, his role as Provost, and his leadership and background.