Kevin Kregel

A Message from the Executive Vice President and Provost

As executive vice president and provost, I am honored to oversee the academic mission at the University of Iowa.  

We are a leading, comprehensive research university with a central commitment to student success.  We offer all the resources of a large public higher education institution while providing our students with a personalized experience through the highest quality instruction, state-of-the-art technology, and a myriad of experiential learning opportunities such as hands-on research, internships, and study abroad.

As a proud member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the UI is recognized as among the top 63 research institutions in the nation.  We are a world-class academic community, where some of the world’s leading faculty in the arts, humanities, and sciences are making groundbreaking discoveries and creating world-changing art.  We believe great teams, rather than individuals, will find the answers to the biggest challenges of our time, and our long tradition of interdisciplinary scholarship and culture of collaboration are among our greatest strengths.

Together, our faculty, staff, and students are helping to create a better future for the people of Iowa, our nation, and the world, not only through their cutting-edge research but also through world class health care, art and cultural opportunities, and continuing and distance education.  Most important, we are preparing the next generation of scientists, scholars, artists, skilled professionals, leaders, and responsible global citizens who will carry on a proud legacy of engagement and excellence.

In everything we do, we are guided by a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, which are fundamental to our pursuit of excellence in every area of our academic mission.  We also approach every aspect of our mission from a global perspective, because we recognize that as the world becomes smaller and more interconnected, appreciation and understanding of cultures other than our own are vital for the success of our students, faculty, and staff alike.

It is a privilege to be part of this extraordinary community, and to have the opportunity to support the success of faculty, staff, and students who are doing such remarkable work every day. 

Kevin C. Kregel, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President and Provost

Office of the Provost News

Strategic plan update
Monday, October 21, 2024
President Barbara Wilson and Provost Kevin Kregel highlight the University of Iowa’s significant accomplishments after two years of implementing the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, which includes reaching targets for retention and graduation rates, research expenditure growth, philanthropic support, and patient care capacity.
UI adopts new framework for the assessment of teaching
Friday, August 30, 2024
As part of the university’s strategic plan efforts to support excellence in teaching and learning, the Office of the Provost and the Teaching Effectiveness Task Force have developed updated guidance on the comprehensive assessment of teaching at the University of Iowa. Developed with input from college leaders, department leaders, and faculty from a wide range of tracks, ranks, and disciplines, the new framework for the assessment of teaching is the culmination of work first started by the ACE Task Force in 2018.
Faculty fellows to lead initiatives supporting UI 2022-2027 strategic plan
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The Office of the Provost has selected five faculty fellows for fiscal year 2025 to work on various faculty and student success projects, such as increasing mentorship opportunities, developing tools on how to excel in leadership roles, and implementing other initiatives to support the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.

Academic Governance

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Access, Opportunity, and Diversity

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Campus News

Celebrity lookalikes: UI faculty, staff who will make you do a double take

Monday, November 4, 2024
Office of Strategic Communication

UI unveils plan for revitalizing old Art Building

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Office of Strategic Communication

Upcoming Events

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Study Hall @ the Museum of Natural History

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:00pm
Macbride Hall
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.

Excelling@Iowa: What We Know about the New Student Transition

Thursday, November 7, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Join the Excelling@Iowa team for our annual "What We Know About the New Student Transition" presentation, highlighting data from the fall 2024 Excelling@Iowa transition survey.
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Read on the Rug

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:30am to 11:00am
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
A program designed with our youngest museum lovers in mind. Read on the Rug builds community for families and inspires a sense of wonder, curiosity, and respect for our natural and cultural worlds with stories, sing-alongs, and more.
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