Rest in peace, most beloved mustache 9.04.09
Peter Salovey’s mustache, which earned the distinction as Yale University’s most famous facial feature, died this July on a vacation in Italy. It was 33 years old.
Peter Salovey, pictured with his mustache, after University President Richard Levin appointed him to the provostship a year ago.
Peter Salovey’s mustache, which earned the distinction as Yale University’s most famous facial feature, died this July on a vacation in Italy. It was 33 years old.
When asked to share an anecdote that characterizes Peter Salovey’s four-year tenure as dean of Yale College, Deputy Dean Joseph Gordon does not describe a time when the dean delivered a rousing speech, hosted a fundraising event or recruited a coveted faculty member. Instead, he points to a regular day at the office.