The Office of the Provost
Oversees Academic Affairs, providing centralized support for the academic and student services functions of Keck Graduate Institute, ensuring compliance while advocating for an environment of enriched teaching, research, learning, and belonging.
Megan Prosser, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, serves as KGI’s chief academic officer. She supervises the Institute’s three schools — the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Pharmacy — as well as Student Affairs, Admissions and Enrollment, and Accreditation and Research departments.
The provost provides academic leadership, guidance, resources, and bridges between research, academic and student affairs departments on campus to create an integrated student experience. As a strategic leader, the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs guides in the educational direction of the Institute and fosters a cohesive leadership team across all departments. The provost serves as an integral driver of the Institute’s strategic plan, academic programming and support functions, and hiring and retention of world-class faculty.
Message from Provost Prosser
It is an honor to serve as the chief academic officer of Keck Graduate Institute, a place where education, innovation, and purpose come together. At KGI, we are deeply committed to preparing students to lead and make an impact in the life sciences, healthcare, and applied research sectors. Our academic programs are intentionally designed to be interdisciplinary, hands-on, and closely aligned with industry and clinical needs, ensuring that our graduates are ready to translate knowledge into real-world solutions.
What truly sets KGI apart is the comprehensive support we provide to our students and the opportunities available beyond the classroom. From career development and wellness resources to robust research experiences and industry-sponsored projects, students are supported at every stage of their academic and professional journey. Faculty mentorship, collaborative research, and partnerships with industry and clinical leaders allow students to engage in meaningful work that advances discovery and improves lives.
I invite you to explore all that KGI has to offer and to imagine yourself as part of our vibrant and inclusive community. Whether you are driven by scientific discovery, innovation, entrepreneurship, healthcare delivery, or service, KGI is a place where your ambitions can take shape. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you as you pursue your goals and contribute to the future of biotechnology and healthcare.
Megan Prosser
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Office of the Provost Leadership
Loren Martin, PhD
George B. and Joy Rathmann Professor, Associate Vice Provost of Research, Innovation, and Strategic Engagement
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Joshua Morris, PhD
Joe & Vi Jacobs Professor of Ethics, Associate Vice Provost of Academic Effectiveness and Faculty Development
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Loren Martin, PhD
George B. and Joy Rathmann Professor, Associate Vice Provost, Program Director (PhD) of Research, Innovation, and Strategic Engagement
View ProfileThis office works with faculty to develop research goals, provides a supportive environment for fundraising and scholarship, evaluates faculty research activities' success, and develops relationships with corporate partners and other organizations supporting teaching programs and research within KGI. This office includes the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, corporate partnerships, lab safety and support, and the PhD program.
Office of Academic Effectiveness and Faculty Development
Joshua Morris, PhD
Joe & Vi Jacobs Professor of Ethics, Associate Vice Provost of Academic Effectiveness and Faculty Development
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