Peter Salovey

Peter Salovey
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	(1958-02-21) February 21, 1958 (age 66) 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 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.