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 access and opportunity for all, which is 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

4 faculty receive Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Four University of Iowa faculty members have been selected as recipients of the Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards for 2025. The award, which is in its fourth year, provides funding and development opportunities for tenured mid-career faculty who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentorship.
4 UI faculty elected to latest class of AAAS fellows
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Four University of Iowa faculty members have been named 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general-scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.
Seven UI faculty selected for National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum
Monday, March 24, 2025
Seven University of Iowa faculty members have been invited to the National Academy of Medicine's (NAM) 2025 Emerging Leaders Forum, scheduled for April 8-9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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2 faculty members named 2025 UI Distinguished Chairs

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Office of Strategic Communication

3 Iowa faculty earn prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters award

Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Nominations Open for Family Spirit Award promotional image

Nominations Open for Family Spirit Award

Tuesday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (all day)
Calling all Hawkeyes! It’s time to nominate your favorite family for the 2025 University of Iowa Family Spirit Award. The award recognizes a family—spanning at least three generations of Iowa graduates—that has substantially benefited from and continues to advocate for the university, as well as contributes toward bettering the state of Iowa and its communities. Nominate a family: https://www.foriowa.org/family-spirit/nomination.php The recipients of this award will receive the ultimate...
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Nominations Open for Family Spirit Award

Wednesday, April 2 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (all day)
Calling all Hawkeyes! It’s time to nominate your favorite family for the 2025 University of Iowa Family Spirit Award. The award recognizes a family—spanning at least three generations of Iowa graduates—that has substantially benefited from and continues to advocate for the university, as well as contributes toward bettering the state of Iowa and its communities. Nominate a family: https://www.foriowa.org/family-spirit/nomination.php The recipients of this award will receive the ultimate...
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Faculty Workshop: Writing Effective Teaching Narratives

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
This session, open to faculty in all tracks, is focused on helping faculty discuss their teaching practice and goals in promotion and review materials. The event - part of the Office of the Provost Development through the Faculty Lifecycle series - will be facilitated by staff from the Center for Teaching. Participants will assess their teaching statements, identify gaps and opportunities for documenting their teaching, and discuss strategies for gathering evidence of successful teaching...
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