Deborah Prentice

Deborah Prentice is an esteemed American psychologist and the 347th vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge, a role she assumed in 2023 after serving as provost at Princeton University. With a strong focus on social norms and human behavior, Prentice emphasizes the critical role of PhD students in the university's research and innovation missions. Her leadership comes at a time when she is advocating for increased funding for PhD programs, which she describes as vital to both the university's and the country's economic future.