Office of the Provost
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September 16, 2024
Provost’s initiative promotes study of faculty, staff disabilities
The Office of the Provost has announced a new initiative aimed at advancing scholarship related to disability among faculty and staff on the Ann Arbor campus.
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September 16, 2024
Nominations sought for Candace Johnson staff excellence award
Organizers of the Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence are accepting nominations for staff members who demonstrate a commitment to excellence, generosity and compassion.
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September 5, 2024
Applications sought for next round of President’s Postdoctoral Fellowships
The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is accepting applications through Nov. 1, with a supporting letter from the unit’s chair, director, associate dean or dean due Dec. 1.
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August 21, 2024
University welcomes new faculty at annual orientation
University leaders encouraged new faculty members to embrace U-M’s interdisciplinary community to cultivate their scholarly pursuits and foster student success at the annual New Faculty Orientation.
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May 16, 2024
Friese named vice provost for academic and faculty affairs
Christopher R. Friese, a national authority in measuring and improving the quality of cancer care delivery, has been named the next vice provost for academic and faculty affairs in the Office of the Provost.
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February 15, 2024
University leaders voice support for academic freedom, denounce threats
U-M is taking several steps to address growing concerns and experiences of harassment, threats and intimidation against faculty members as a result of their research or academic work.
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December 12, 2023
Grants aim to increase faculty-led education-abroad experiences
Two new grant programs from the Office of the Provost aim to encourage the development of new faculty-led education-abroad programs at U-M.
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November 27, 2023
Angela Dillard named first vice provost for undergraduate education
Angela D. Dillard, a longtime professor known for her dedication to undergraduate student success, has been appointed U-M’s inaugural vice provost for undergraduate education.
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September 13, 2023
Pilot coaching program aims to help newly tenured faculty
Newly tenured faculty have been invited to join the Post-Promotion Academic Career Exploration program to support faculty as they meet new career opportunities and challenges after promotion.
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September 7, 2023
New, expanded roles announced for Arts Initiative leadership
Provost Laurie McCauley has appointed Mark Clague as interim executive director of the U-M Arts Initiative and expanded Vice Provost Sara Blair’s role to oversee the initiative, reflecting the university’s commitment to arts engagement.