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Maurie McInnis

Meet Maurie McInnis

Maurie McInnis has spent three decades in higher education. She earned her Ph.D. in art history from Yale in 1996 and began her tenure as president and professor of art history in 2024.

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Shaping Yale’s future

For more than three centuries, Yale University has advanced humanity’s search for knowledge, making profound contributions to the world through outstanding scholarship, education, and research. Today, we’re building on that tradition to chart a bold course for Yale’s future.

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Earning trust 

For higher education to flourish, we need the public’s trust. That’s why President McInnis has made regaining it a central presidential priority. Most recently, she formed the Committee on Trust in Higher Education to study the recent erosion of public trust in higher education and make recommendations for how universities like Yale can earn it back. The work continues.

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Upholding Yale’s principles

President Maurie McInnis and her fellow university leaders affirm Yale’s foundational principles and core mission in every interaction with federal leaders in Washington, D.C. Read the latest messages from President McInnis regarding federal affairs.

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At the museum with Maurie

For Maurie, art is both a field of scholarship and a source of inspiration. Having earned her Ph.D. in art history at Yale in 1996, she continues to be energized in museums and galleries, including those right here on campus. Explore a few of Maurie’s favorite pieces and the speeches they inspired.

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Yale is at its best when every member of our community participates. Find out more about the ways you can support and stay connected to the university we love.

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