Office of the Provost

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.