Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
At Penn State, the learning never stops.
From first-year students to tenured faculty, we pride ourselves on excellence in education, research and service — all of which make the most impact through innovation. We work together to provide students with both the latest technical tools and the global competencies to succeed in the workforce and enthusiastically rise to the challenges facing our world.
Dr. Tracy Langkilde
Interim Executive Vice President and Provost
Dr. Tracy Langkilde is the interim Executive Vice President and Provost of The Pennsylvania State University. Reporting directly to the President of the University, Dr. Langkilde serves as Penn State’s chief executive officer in the President’s absence, and she is involved in nearly all University operations.
As the University’s chief academic officer, Dr. Langkilde oversees all academic units (colleges, schools, and campuses) and major academic support units, such as the University Libraries and the Offices of Educational Equity, and Affirmative Action. She works closely with fellow administrators, deans of academic colleges and other units, and many others across the University to set academic priorities and move them forward.