Avery August

Avery August is a Professor of Immunology and Deputy Provost at Cornell University, where responsibilities include serving as a Presidential Advisor on Diversity and Equity, providing strategic guidance on diversity issues related to faculty, staff, and students. Prior to this role, Avery August held various positions at Penn State University, including Distinguished Professor of Immunology and Chair, and served as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from California State University, Los Angeles, and a PhD in Immunology from Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University.