Emory University Provost Search
The search for Emory University's provost and executive vice president for academic affairs is now open. The goal is to have the new provost in place by summer 2025, in time for the start of the academic year.
Search Advisory Committee
The members of the search advisory committee have begun their work to identify a diverse pool of experienced candidates for the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs role. Find out who is on the committee, and learn more about them.
Faculty, Staff, and Student Input
Your thoughts about the search for Emory's provost are important. We invite faculty, students, and staff to participate in the search process by taking the provost search survey, making a nomination for the position, and attending listening sessions.
Meet the interim provost
Interim Provost Lanny Liebeskind
Lanny Liebeskind will serve as Emory’s interim provost, effective January 1, 2025. He is an accomplished scholar and experienced academic leader. As the senior vice provost for academic affairs, he has fostered strong connections across the university and is well positioned to keep Emory’s academic mission moving forward seamlessly.