College of William and Mary
Peggy Agouris became William & Mary's sixth provost on July 1, 2019.
As the university's chief academic officer, Agouris is responsible for all academic and research programs, academic budgets, institutional planning, space allocation and faculty development. She co-chairs the university's strategic planning and business innovation committees.
Originally from Athens, Greece, Agouris received her engineering degree from the National Technical University of Athens, and her master’s and doctoral degrees from The Ohio State University. As an undergraduate, she also received a degree in classical music and piano from the Greek Conservatory. Before joining William & Mary she served at George Mason as dean of the College of Science, chair of the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science and as a professor of remote sensing and spatial informatics. Before joining the faculty of George Mason, Agouris worked for the University of Maine as an assistant professor and then associate professor in the now named School of Computing and Information Science, and as a postdoctoral research associate for the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland. She has also worked with the private sector, serving as principal investigator on technology transfer projects. As a scholar, Agouris has published more than 100 papers in numerous academic outlets, with more than 2,600 citations to date.
At George Mason, Agouris oversaw one of the university’s most active research units. In 2018 alone, the College of Science accounted for almost a third of George Mason’s total research expenditures and nearly half of its indirect revenue. The college included 13 departments and programs, 20 research centers and nearly 80 degree programs. In 2017, the College of Science led George Mason’s largest research proposal to date, which was funded by the federal government with an initial budget of $40 million. During her tenure as dean, Agouris was also credited with creating new cross-cutting academic programs, increasing the diversity of the faculty body by almost 40 percent and assembling a diverse leadership team for her college comprising more than 60 percent women and under-represented populations.
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The College of William and Mary (W&M) has the distinction of being considered the second-oldest college in the United States. In more than 300 years of operation, W&M has established itself as a premier university, combining an emphasis on research and engagement with the wide-ranging, interdisciplinary nature of the liberal arts. W&M's academics focus primarily on undergraduate study. More than 35 undergraduate programs are available, including a few joint degree programs with the University of St. Andrews. Undergraduates are encouraged to take on research projects and find other practical ways to apply their studies. Graduate studies at W&M include more than 25 programs. The college's Colonial History program is considered one of the best in the country, and the W&M Law School is the oldest in the United States. With more than 400 clubs and organizations, student life at College of William and Mary is diverse and active. About 85% of students participate in athletics, and the college offers plenty of opportunities for community engagement. To apply for undergraduate admissions at William & Mary, submit the Common Application by January 1. If you'd like to be considered for need-based financial aid, you should also complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile by March 1. Graduate admissions procedures vary by department.