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Faculty Development in the SEC

Robert S. DiPaola

Apr 2, 2026

Provost Messages

At UK, faculty professional development is vital as we continue building skills needed to prepare students for success in their journeys after graduation. Leadership is one of those skills important for faculty to develop as you grow in your career.

The front of the Gatton College of Business and Economics at UK, with a wall of windows looking into the atrium and greenery lining the sidewalk outside.

Call for Nominations: College of Business and Economics Interim Dean and Advisory Committee

Robert S. DiPaola

Mar 30, 2026

Provost Messages

To ensure full consideration for both advisory committee membership and interim dean recommendations, please submit your nominations no later than noon on Monday, April 13.

Announcing new dean of the College of Health Sciences

Robert S. DiPaola

Mar 27, 2026

Provost Messages

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Phillip Gribble has accepted the offer to serve as the next dean of the College of Health Sciences effective July 1, 2026, pending approval of the Board of Trustees.

Greg Van Tatenhove wearing a light blue button up shirt and a red bowtie inside an office with a lamp and U.S. flag.

Announcing new dean of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law

Robert S. DiPaola

Mar 6, 2026

Provost Messages

I am excited to announce that Greg Van Tatenhove has accepted the offer to serve as the dean of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law, effective July 1, 2026, pending approval of the Board of Trustees.

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Resources for Faculty and Students

Robert S. DiPaola

Mar 5, 2026

Provost Messages

As spring approaches and warmer weather arrives, midterms are following closely behind. I want to remind everyone of the resources we have available for both you, our faculty, and our students.

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Digital Accessibility Initiative

Robert S. DiPaola

Feb 19, 2026

Provost Messages

As many of you know, recent rule changes regarding digital accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will go into effect this semester. As a university, we are dedicated to providing an accessible and welcoming learning environment to students, staff and campus visitors.

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Provost's Awards for Outstanding Teaching

Robert S. DiPaola

Feb 5, 2026

Provost Messages

Every year, our university recognizes faculty and teaching assistants through the Provost’s Awards for Outstanding Teaching. It is always an honor to recognize the professors and instructors who work endlessly to help our students to grow and flourish.

The Bowman cat statue on the UK campus showing a bronze wildcat with a light covering of snow.

Welcome to a New Spring Semester

Robert S. DiPaola

Jan 22, 2026

Provost Messages

Welcome to a new spring semester. This is a time for growth and learning; the teaching, research, service and care you model for our students are helping create an environment where each of us learns from one another.

Blue and white streamers falling onto a crowd of students at commencement.

Celebrate Our Students at Commencement

Robert S. DiPaola

Dec 11, 2025

Provost Messages

Commencement marks an important milestone in our students’ lives, symbolizing the beginning of new opportunities as they move forward into their chosen careers and pursuits. I invite all of you to attend Commencement, and I sincerely hope you will be able to join us.

Outside of Lewis Honors College in the fall season.

Call for Nominations: Lewis Honors College Dean Search Advisory Committee

Robert S. DiPaola

Nov 17, 2025

Provost Messages

I am writing to inform you that we will begin the search process for the next permanent dean to lead the Lewis Honors College and its community in their mission to engage with and improve the lives of Kentuckians.

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