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Telling UK's story through faculty impact

Robert DiPaola

Oct 22, 2026

Provost Messages

Last month, I spoke at the Gluck Research Foundation Board meeting, highlighting how our university continues to educate more students, generate new ideas through research, better serve our communities and extend compassionate care to all throughout our Commonwealth.

Call for nominations — Pigman College of Engineering dean search advisory committee

Robert DiPaola

Oct 15, 2026

Provost Messages

We will begin the search process for a permanent dean to lead the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering and its community as they continue expanding their impact on the lives of Kentuckians and people across the world.

Call for nominations — College of Design dean search advisory committee

Robert DiPaola

Oct 13, 2026

Provost Messages

We will begin the search process for a permanent dean to lead the College of Design and its community as they continue being a leading force in the design disciplines, dedicated to building a collegial environment committed to excellence.

Homecoming week for the Wildcat Family

Robert DiPaola

Oct 8, 2026

Provost Messages

During Homecoming week at UK, I am reminded just how powerful and connected our campus community is.

Policy on Academic and Financial Sustainability

Rebecca Thomas

Sep 25, 2026

Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement Messages

I am writing to provide a new Policy on Academic and Financial Sustainability. This policy was mandated by the 2026 House Bill (HB) 490such that each Kentucky public institution of higher education must develop a process by which a faculty member may be removed by the Board for bona fide financial reasons.

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.

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