Academic Affairs at Emory

The division of Academic Affairs includes Emory’s nine schools and colleges as well as a broad range of academic and administrative units that comprise the Office of the Provost. 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.

Provost Badia Ahad

Badia Ahad serves as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Emory University.

Meet Provost Ahad

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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

Academic Centers and Institutes

Leadership

Learn who sits on the Council of Deans and Provost's Leadership Team.

Office Staff

Our team provides central support for the 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. The following list includes those who previously served as the university's principal academic officer.

Ravi V. Bellamkonda,
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
2021 - 2024

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