Peter Salovey | |
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.jpg) Salovey at Yale's Reserve Officers' Training Corps Commissioning Ceremony in 2016 | |
| 23rd President of Yale University | |
| In office 2013–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Levin |
| Succeeded by | Maurie McInnis |
| Provost of Yale University | |
| In office October 2008 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew D. Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Ben Polak |
| Dean of Yale College | |
| In office July 1, 2004 – July 1, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Richard H. Brodhead |
| Succeeded by | Mary Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 21, 1958 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse | Marta Moret |
| Education | Stanford University (BA, MA) Yale University (PhD) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Social psychology |
| Institutions | Yale University |
| Thesis | The effects of mood and focus of attention on self-relevant thoughts and helping intention (1986) |
| Doctoral advisor | Judith Rodin |
Peter Salovey (/ˈsæləveɪ/; born February 21, 1958) is an American social psychologist and former academic administrator. He served as the 23rd president of Yale University from 2013 to 2024. He previously served as provost of Yale University from 2008 to 2013, dean of Yale College from 2004 to 2008, and dean of Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences from 2003 to 2004. Salovey is one of the early pioneers in emotional intelligence.