Vicky M. Wilkins

Vicky M. Wilkins is an American public administration scholar and academic administrator serving as the provost of American University. She is a professor of public administration and policy and previously served as the dean of the American University School of Public Affairs from 2018 to 2023.

Life Wilkins earned a B.S. in political science and history from Northern Michigan University. She completed a M.S. in human resource management from Chapman University and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Missouri. She was the graduate coordinator and director of the M.P.A. program. On April 24th, 2025, Wilkins was named as provost.