Academic Affairs at Emory
Our mission is to advance Emory's academic progress and nurture its intellectual life by engaging, promoting and supporting our vibrant community of faculty, students and staff. Through our programs, policies, support services and initiatives, we work to foster excellence in teaching and mentoring, scholarship and research, and student learning and experience.
Advancing the Academic Experience
Schools and Colleges
Emory's seven graduate and professional schools and two colleges fall under the purview of the Office of the Provost
Offices and Units
Advancing Emory's academic mission
- Central Office
- Academic Innovation
- Campus Life
- Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Emory Libraries
- Entrepreneurship
- Office of Faculty Affairs
- Finance, Planning and Administration
- Office of Financial Aid
- Global Strategy and Initiatives
- Institutional Equity and Compliance
- Michael C. Carlos Museum
- Research (Office of SVPR)
- Office of Undergraduate Admission
- Office of Undergraduate Affairs
- Office of the University Registrar
Academic Centers and Institutes
Sponsored by the Office of the Provost
Office of the Provost
Past Provosts
The role of the provost—Emory's chief academic officer—has existed for several decades, though the specific title of this position has changed over the years. Ravi V. Bellamkonda is the sixth leader to hold the position of provost. The following list includes those who previously served as the university's principal academic officer.
Jan Love, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
2019 – 2021
Dwight A. McBride, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
2017 – 2019
Stuart Zola, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
2016 – 2017
Claire E. Sterk, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
2012 – 2016
Earl Lewis, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
2004 – 2012
Howard O. “Woody” Hunter, Interim Provost
2001– 2003
Rebecca Chopp, Provost
1997 – 2001
Billy E. Frye, Provost
1988 – 1997
John Palms, Vice President for Academic Affairs
1982 – 1989
Charles Lester, Executive Vice President and Dean of Faculties
1976 – 1982
