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ΥALE UNIVERSITY – NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS: PRESIDENT MAURIE MCINNIS AND FORMER PRESIDENT PETER SALOVEY OF YALE UNIVERSITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens had the privilege of welcoming Professor Maurie McInnis, President of Yale University, along with Peter Salovey, internationally renowned Professor of Psychology and former President of Yale, for a historic meeting that further strengthened the academic ties between the two leading Institutions of Higher Education. That was the first official visit abroad by Yale University’s new President, a great honour for Greece and our country’s oldest and largest University.
The visit took place on the occasion of the ceremony awarding Professor Peter Salovey the title of doctor honoris causa of the NKUA’s Department of Medicine, held on Sunday, 15 June 2025, at 19:00, at the Great Hall of the University of Athens. It also marked the launch of the first dual Master’s Programme between Yale University (Programme Director: Professor Vasilis Vasiliou) and the University of Athens (Programme Director: Professor Nikolaos Thomaidis).
During the visit, important issues were discussed, including international cooperation in Higher Education, the promotion of scientific research, the expansion of existing joint synergies, and the development of new ones between Yale University and NKUA.
The participation of President McInnis and Professor Salovey strengthens the interaction between the two Universities; it also underscores the significance of academic synergies in advancing knowledge and scientific cooperation on a global scale. The University of Athens welcomes the visit and remains committed to continuing and deepening its partnership with Yale University for the benefit of students, researchers, and the academic community worldwide.
The first dual Master’s Programme between Yale University and the University of Athens will launch in 2026 with funding from the Greek Government. The leadership of both Institutions expressed their complete satisfaction with this significant support from the Hellenic Ministry of Education as well as the substantial backing provided by the Yale Club of Greece.
Speaking on the occasion, the Rector of the University of Athens, Professor Gerasimos Siasos, said: ‘It is a distinct honour for the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens to welcome the President of Yale University, Professor Maurie McInnis, and former President, Professor Peter Salovey, to our Institution. Their presence in Athens, and particularly at our University, is both symbolic and meaningful, highlighting the potential for international collaboration and our shared commitment to promoting excellence, research, and knowledge beyond boundaries.
The awarding of the title of doctor honoris causa by the NKUA’s School of Medicine to Professor Peter Salovey, a pioneer in the field of emotional intelligence and a distinguished academic, comes as an acknowledgement of his outstanding contributions and at the same time presents a chance for further contact between our two Universities.
The University of Athens continues to actively expand its international presence by pursuing strategic partnerships with leading Universities worldwide. Today marks a milestone in this journey and represents yet another step towards a University that is open, modern, and internationally connected’.
Former President of Yale University, Professor Peter Salovey, receives the title of doctor honoris causa of the University of Athens’ School of Medicine
Professor of Psychology and former President of Yale University, USA, Dr Peter Salovey, was awarded the title of doctor honoris causa of the Department of Medicine of the NKUA’s School of Health Sciences. The awarding ceremony took place on Sunday, 15 June 2025, at 19:00, at the Great Hall of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Former President of Yale University, Professor Peter Salovey, receives the title of doctor honoris causa of the University of Athens’ School of Medicine
Professor of Psychology and former President of Yale University, USA, Dr Peter Salovey, was awarded the title of doctor honoris causa of the Department of Medicine of the NKUA’s School of Health Sciences. The awarding ceremony took place on Sunday, 15 June 2025, at 19:00, at the Great Hall of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Addressing the honouree was the Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Professor Gerasimos Siasos.
Immediately afterwards, the Alternate President of the University of Athens’ Administration Council, Professor Nikolaos Thomaidis, presented the work and personality of the honouree.
