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Students studying at a table in the Gatton College of Business and Economics.

Supporting our Faculty and Students

Robert S. DiPaola

Oct 2, 2025

Provost Messages

The beginning of a new academic year is always an enjoyable time to be on our campus — students have returned and breathed new life into our buildings and spaces. There is excitement and energy in the air everywhere you go, with new friendships and communities being created every day.

A statue of James Patterson, former president of the University of Kentucky, outside the Patterson Office Tower.

2025-26 Provost's Annual Memo on Consulting and Employment Outside the University

Rebecca Thomas

Sep 19, 2025

Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement Messages

A message to UK faculty regarding consulting and employment outside the university.

College of Design faculty sit at a final design critique.

Visiting Distinguished Faculty Program

Brandi Frisby

Sep 18, 2025

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

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.

William T. Young Library engraved on a low stone sign and the library itself in the background

Faculty Leadership and Development in the SEC

Sep 18, 2025

Each year, the Office for Faculty Advancement helps promote opportunities for faculty growth and development through initiatives such as the Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC-ALDP). This is a highly prestigious program that identifies future academic leaders and helps them develop skills necessary to lead complex organizations and institutions.

Two nursing students in scrubs listen to an instructor during a simulation exercise.

Call for Nominations: College of Nursing Dean Search Advisory Committee

Robert S. DiPaola

Sep 10, 2025

Provost Messages

I am writing to inform you that we will begin the search process for a permanent dean to lead the College of Nursing and its community as they continue expanding their impact on the lives of Kentuckians and people across the world.

Topping out ceremony of the Rankin Health Education Building at UK where a beam is lifted into place by a crane.

Topping Out of Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building

Robert S. DiPaola

Sep 4, 2025

Provost Messages

Last week, the university community celebrated the momentous “topping out” of the Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building on our campus. This new and innovative structure will house programs in the Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences and Nursing as well as the Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education.

An exterior shot of the Charles T. Wethington Building, which houses the College of Health Sciences at UK.

Call for Nominations: College of Health Sciences Dean Search Advisory Committee

Robert S. DiPaola

Aug 27, 2025

Provost Messages

I am writing to inform you that we will begin the search process for the next permanent dean to lead the College of Health Sciences and its community as they continue expanding their impact on the lives of Kentuckians and people across the world. Dr. Scott Lephart has served as dean since March 2015, and we thank him for more than a decade of service in this key leadership role for the University of Kentucky.

Students at UK walking along the sidewalk as they move into their residence halls.

Welcome to the 2025-2026 Academic Year

Robert S. DiPaola

Aug 21, 2025

Provost Messages

I want to extend a warm welcome and welcome back to each of you as we begin a new academic year. In addition to the return of our students, a new academic year also brings a sense of renewed purpose around our shared mission — to advance Kentucky in all that we do.

Jody Stokes-Casey teaches an art education class.

Fall 2025 Academic Reminders

Aug 18, 2025

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

The Fall 2025 Academic Reminders contain information on the academic policies and rules set forth by the Administrative Regulation: (Interim) Academic and Student Affairs, which can be viewed in its entirety here.

Jim Duff, wearing a navy blue suit and light blue tie for a portrait, is named the interim dean of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at UK.

James Duff named interim dean of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law

Robert S. DiPaola

Jun 23, 2025

Provost Messages

I am pleased to inform you that James C. Duff has agreed to serve as interim dean of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law, effective July 1, 2025.

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