Academic Affairs at Emory


Led by Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Ravi V. Bellamkonda, 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.
Explore Our Focus Areas and Initiatives

Office of the Provost

Leadership

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

Meet our Leaders

Office Staff

Our team provides central support for the Office of the Provost.

Meet the Staff

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

front of academic administration building at Emory