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

Ali named interim associate provost and Graduate College dean
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Saba Rasheed Ali has been named associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College at the University of Iowa, effective July 1. Ali, professor of counseling psychology and associate dean for research in the College of Education, will serve in the role until a permanent appointment is made.
Dedeaux-Norris wins prestigious Rome Prize
Thursday, May 8, 2025
T.J. Dedeaux- Norris, UI artist and associate professor, will join an international cohort at the American Academy in Rome. Dedeaux-Norris is one of 35 recipients of the 2025–26 Rome Prize, which supports innovative fellows in the arts, humanities, and sciences.
Perlman elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Stanley Perlman, professor of microbiology and immunology, and pediatrics in the Carver College of Medicine, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

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2 faculty members named 2025 UI Distinguished Chairs

Thursday, March 13, 2025
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3 Iowa faculty earn prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters award

Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Upcoming Events

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2025 Course Design Institute

Monday, May 19 to Friday, May 23, 2025 (all day)
Applications for the Center for Teaching's Course Design Institute are due by Friday, March 28. Apply online. The Course Design Institute is a multi-day, in-person workshop for instructors who wish to design, redesign, or revise a course.  Instructors accepted into the institute will use evidence-based strategies to create equitable and integrated courses, align course learning goals with assessments and activities, and be able to demonstrate their course structure through their syllabus...
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Write at the Stanley

Sunday, May 25, 2025 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop is back for the Spring Semester!Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave with the beginning of a newly written piece.Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry. Teen...
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Art & Write Night

Friday, June 6, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
NOTE: The April 4th occurrence in this series will move to the Old Capitol Museum for a very special Art & Write Night!Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.Tell a friend...
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