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, Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work, learn, and live. Over the past several months, I have been engaging with our community to shape a University-wide initiative to be responsive to AI advancements and coordinate AI-related work across units. I have met personally with the University Senate and faculty, staff, and
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that following a national search, Dr. Kumar Venkitanarayanan has been appointed to serve as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and Director of the Connecticut Cooperative Extension System and the Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station, effective July 1. Dr. Venkitanarayanan is a deeply respected
Read MoreDear Colleagues, Following a comprehensive five-year review, I am pleased to share that Dr. Jason Irizarry has been reappointed for a second five-year term as Dean of the Neag School of Education, effective August 23, 2026. I extend my sincere appreciation to the review committee, and to all faculty, staff, students, and partners who contributed
Read MoreWinter Weather & Academic Operations FAQ 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 the information provided does not apply
Read MorePlease refer to the FY27 Provost Fund Guidance available at this link.
Read MoreDear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Bruce Liang to a third five-year term as Dean of the UConn School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Liang has served in this role since 2015, and his continued leadership reflects the strong foundation he has built and the significant progress achieved
Read MoreDear Colleagues, On Thursday, June 19, the University will observe Juneteenth, which commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom. In 2023, the State of Connecticut officially recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday. This year, the University Senate passed a resolution to designate it
Read MoreDear 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
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