Provost Alec Gallimore discusses academic priorities and shift toward AI

Provost Alec Gallimore (Pratt), a former aerospace engineer, is leading the university’s strategic shift toward artificial intelligence, launching initiatives to train administrators and expand student access to AI tools. Dr. Gallimore, who joined Duke in 2023, emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, financial sustainability, and computing fluency. His vision includes advancing research, education, and economic development in North Carolina. Drawing from his engineering background, he sees AI as a transformative force and aims to equip the Duke community to lead responsibly in an AI-driven future. Read the full interview in Duke Chronicle