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New Dean of the College of Education

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Mar 24, 2025

Provost Messages

It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Nick Pace has accepted the offer to serve as dean of the UK College of Education, effective July 1, 2025, pending approval of the Board of Trustees.

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Call for Candidate Nominations: Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Mar 24, 2025

Provost Messages

The search process will begin soon with the goal of the next associate provost for faculty advancement joining us in June. The Office of the Provost seeks candidate nominations for colleagues you believe are well-suited for this important role.

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Call for Nominations for President's Council

Christopher Crawford, Ph.D.

Mar 11, 2025

Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate is putting out a call for nominations to be a member of the President's Council. GR VI establishes the President’s Council to advise the university president on matters important to the university’s success and help guide the university in its missions of teaching, research, service and care. Topics that the President’s Council may focus on include the strategic plan, new initiatives and budgetary priorities.

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Faculty Advancing Kentucky Through Teaching and Research

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Mar 6, 2025

Provost Messages

One of the greatest privileges of my role is to highlight the work and accomplishments of UK’s faculty. I am deeply proud to work alongside a faculty body whose membership is composed of prolific researchers, committed teachers and empathetic health care professionals.

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Associate Provost for Academic Operations Search

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Mar 4, 2025

Provost Messages

I am pleased to inform you that we are initiating the search for a permanent associate provost for academic operations.

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Resources for Midterms

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Feb 20, 2025

Provost Messages

As we move toward midterms, I encourage you to continue building your skills and developing your passions. Our work as a university and institution of higher learning depends on our faculty, and one of our most important roles is to support you in that work.

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Highlighting Faculty IMPACT

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Feb 6, 2025

Provost Messages

When the Institutional Multidisciplinary Paradigm to Accelerate Collaboration and Transformation (IMPACT) Awards initiative launched two years ago, our goal was to drive innovation and collaboration within and between colleges. The groundbreaking work performed by faculty and staff each day at UK has the power to transform lives, and the IMPACT Awards initiative celebrates that.

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Continuing our Momentum in 2025

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Jan 23, 2025

Provost Messages

It continues to be an exciting time to be a member of the University of Kentucky community — over the last year, we made significant strides in our efforts to advance our Commonwealth, and our momentum has not slowed.

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Looking Ahead to a New Semester

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.

Jan 9, 2025

Provost Messages

I hope that you have had a wonderful and rejuvenating winter break — time that can help us recharge for the semester ahead. While we prepare for the start of classes, here are some reminders and updates to help you.

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Academic Ombud Spring 2025 Academic Reminders

Jan 6, 2025

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

The Spring 2025 Academic Reminders contains information on the academic policies and rules set forth by the Administrative Regulation — Academic and Student Affairs (Interim).

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