Education
PhD, University of Texas at Austin
MA, University of Texas at Austin
BA, State University of New York at Geneseo
Nancy LaGreca, PhD, joined the University of Hartford in July 2026 as Provost. An accomplished academic leader, educator, and scholar, she oversees the University's academic affairs, including undergraduate and graduate programs, faculty, and libraries. As a first-generation college graduate, she believes in the transformative power of higher education and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.
A scholar of Latin American literature and culture, she has taught, conducted research, and published extensively in her field. She earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo and both a master's degree and PhD in Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin.