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Supporting you in advancing Kentucky

Robert DiPaola

Sep 24, 2026

Provost Messages

As faculty teaching in classrooms and leading in your laboratories and research spaces, you have a unique position guiding our students to be able to achieve their goals.

Call for nominations: Nietzel Distinguished Visiting Faculty Program

Jana Jasinski

Sep 23, 2026

Vice Provost

The program provides funding to bring a widely known academic scholar/distinguished professor to campus to serve as the Graduate School’s Outside Examiner for a student’s dissertation defense. The scholar will also present a research colloquium, open to the UK campus and Lexington community.

Research drives UK's engine of innovation

Robert S. DiPaola

Sep 10, 2026

Provost Messages

Throughout my work, I am reminded that research is one of the most powerful ways we fulfill our mission to advance Kentucky. Every day, faculty across the University of Kentucky are generating new knowledge, tackling complex challenges and creating solutions that improve lives throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

Welcome to a new academic year

Robert DiPaola

Aug 27, 2026

Provost Messages

I hope that the summer has brought you some moments of rejuvenation and rest — campus has undergone a dramatic shift in energy now that students have returned and the fall semester has begun in earnest.

Seeking nominations and applications for academic ombud

Rebecca Thomas

Jul 2, 2026

Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement Messages

Nominations and applications for the role of academic ombud are now open for the 2026-2031 academic years.

Announcing new dean of Lewis Honors College

Robert S. DiPaola

Jun 4, 2026

Provost Messages

I am pleased to announce that Dr. James Buss has accepted the offer to serve as our next dean of the Lewis Honors College, effective July 1.

Announcing interim dean of Pigman College of Engineering

Robert S. DiPaola

May 29, 2026

Provost Messages

It is my pleasure to inform you that Dr. Michael Renfro has agreed to serve as interim dean of the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, effective June 1.

Announcing interim dean of Gatton College of Business and Economics

Robert S. DiPaola

May 28, 2026

Provost Messages

I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Chris Clifford has agreed to serve as interim dean of the Gatton College of Business and Economics, effective July 1.

Celebrating the End of Another Year

Robert S. DiPaola

Apr 30, 2026

Provost Messages

As we approach the end of another spring semester and academic year, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each of you. The work that you do for our university and our community, in partnership with each other, staff and students, has an impact far beyond what I could express in a message.

Celebrate our Students at Spring Commencement

Robert S. DiPaola

Apr 16, 2026

Provost Messages

Each spring, I look forward to celebrating our new graduates as they cross the stage at Commencement. I invite you to join me in congratulating them as they embark upon new journeys.

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