Division Updates & Announcements
Academic Affairs Updates
The Academic Affairs Update is the Office of the Provost’s biweekly newsletter for faculty and staff, featuring academic news, announcements, leadership updates, and key University deadlines.
Announcements
The Provost’s Office sends messages via email to the academic community on a periodic basis to provide important updates as needed. Those messages are archived below.
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Announcing AI for ImpaCT: UConn’s University-Wide AI Initiative
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…
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Appointment of Dr. Kumar Venkitanarayanan as Dean of CAHNR
Dear 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…
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Reappointment of Dean Jason Irizarry – Neag School of Education
Dear 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…