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Pamir Alpay, Ph.D.
Interim Provost & Executive Vice President

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As Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Pamir Alpay serves as the University of Connecticut’s chief academic officer, with responsibility for all academic units and operations across UConn’s campuses in Storrs, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury, Avery Point, and UConn Health in Farmington. He began his appointment on October 6, 2025.

Dr. Alpay oversees the university’s academic enterprise, including strategic planning, faculty development, academic budgeting, and curriculum innovation across UConn’s 14 schools and colleges. He leads initiatives that advance UConn’s mission of excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, with a focus on student success, faculty achievement, and the growth of interdisciplinary academic programs.

Prior to his appointment as interim provost, Dr. Alpay served as Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, overseeing UConn’s $375 million research enterprise and advancing the university’s national leadership in areas such as energy, genomics, health behavior, cybersecurity, manufacturing, materials science, and neuroscience. Under his leadership, UConn strengthened its position as a hub for discovery and innovation that contributes significantly to the economy, environmental sustainability, public health, and quality of life.

For scheduling requests, contact provost@uconn.edu.

Administration & Staff

Heather Born on May 1, 2024. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Heather Born
Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs
heather.born@uconn.edu 

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Kate Clark
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Finance and Administration
kate.clark@uconn.edu 

Scheduling support: Jenna Rowlson

 

Sarah Croucher '20 MPA on Sept. 19, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Sarah Croucher
Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
sarah.croucher@uconn.edu

Scheduling support: Heather Born

 

Mary Greenwell on April 22, 2025. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Mary Greenwell
Finance & Operations Analyst
mary.greenwell@uconn.edu

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Amy Gorin
Vice Provost for Health Sciences and Interdisciplinary Initiatives
amy.gorin@uconn.edu

Scheduling support: Hailey Wilk

 

Gladis Kersaint on May 6, 2021. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Gladis Kersaint
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
kersaint@uconn.edu

Scheduling support: Heather Born

Alexis Lohrey
Executive Assistant to the Provost
alexis.lohrey@uconn.edu

Jenna Rowlson on April 30, 2024. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Jenna Rowlson
Executive Assistant, Academic Operations
jenna.rowlson@uconn.edu

 

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Dan Schwartz
Vice Provost for Academic Operations
daniel.schwartz@uconn.edu 

Scheduling support: Jenna Rowlson

 

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Leslie Shor
Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Dean, The Graduate School
leslie.shor@uconn.edu

Scheduling support: Martha Marroni

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Tadarrayl Starke on Nov. 19, 2020. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Tadarrayl Starke
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success
tadarrayl.starke@uconn.edu

Scheduling support: Hailey Wilk

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Donna Thompson
Grant Writer
donna.thompson@uconn.edu 

Marcella Vertefeuille on Sept. 5, 2023. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Marcella Vertefeuille
Administrative Support Assistant
marcella.vertefeuille@uconn.edu

Hailey Wilk on Nov. 8, 2023. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Hailey Wilk
Executive Assistant, Interdisciplinary Initiatives & Student Success
hailey.wilk@uconn.edu