Provost's Office Messages
The Provost's Office sends general messages via email to the academic community on a regular basis to provide updates and highlight areas of success at the University of Connecticut. These messages, as well as other broad campus presentations, are archived here for future reference.
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to share that Dean Indrajeet Chaubey will be stepping down from his role later this summer to become the next Provost at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. While it’s always difficult to see a valued colleague move on, I know I speak for many when I say how proud I am
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Emmanouil (Manos) Anagnostou, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Eversource Energy Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been appointed as executive director of UConn’s Institute of the Environment (IoE), which under Manos’ leadership, will be re-envisioned as the Institute of the
Read MoreDear Colleagues, As we enter a new year and begin another semester, I want to take a moment to welcome you back to campus. I hope your winter break provided opportunities for rest, reflection, and rejuvenation. Looking back on the past year, there is so much to be proud of as a university community. The
Read MoreDear Colleagues, Earlier this week, we shared the news that Dean John Elliott will be stepping down after more than 12 years of dedicated service to the UConn School of Business. Today, I am pleased to announce that Professor Greg Reilly will serve as Interim Dean, effective January 3, 2025. Dr. Reilly is a valued
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I write with an update about the leadership at our School of Business. In recent conversations with Dean Elliott about his future plans, we discussed the many coming changes in the school and at the University. John has decided, upon reflection, that he is ready to step down to assume a new role
Read MoreWinter Weather & Academic Operations FAQ – Fall 2024 Please review the following information regarding weather-related and emergency policies and procedures at the UConn Storrs and regional campuses. For further clarification, please refer to the Emergency Closing Policy available through the Office of University Compliance. Emergency Closing Policy | University Policies (uconn.edu) Please note that
Read MoreDear Students, As part of our ongoing commitment to providing you with the best possible educational experience, we want to make you aware of some important work we’re doing to review our academic program offerings. On Friday, we sent a message to faculty and staff about the evaluation of programs with low enrollment and completion
Read MoreDear Faculty, We are excited to announce that the Interfolio Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) system is in its final stages of configuration and will soon be ready for faculty access as part of our phased implementation. Over the last several months, the implementation team has worked diligently to configure the system, migrate data from HuskyDM,
Read MoreDear Colleagues, If you have been away for the summer: welcome back! I hope the new semester finds you well and I’m excited to see and talk with you in the months ahead. If you are just joining us this fall for the first time, welcome to UConn Nation! As you know, our students finished
Read MoreDear Faculty, As we begin a new academic year, we are filled with enthusiasm for the opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you are just joining us this week or are returning to continue your work, we want to extend a warm welcome and express our deepest gratitude for the vital role you play in UConn
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