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Announcing new dean of Lewis Honors College

Robert S. DiPaola

Jun 4, 2026

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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

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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

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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.

Call for Nominations: Pigman College of Engineering Interim Dean and Advisory Committee

Robert S. DiPaola

Apr 15, 2026

Provost Messages

I will be forming an advisory committee of faculty, staff and students from the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering and meet with them to solicit their recommendations for interim dean candidates.

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.

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.

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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