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, opportunity, and diversity, 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

Mariola Espinosa receives prestigious NEH grant
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Mariola Espinosa, associate professor of history, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, the nation’s most prestigious humanities scholarship. Espinosa will use her $60,000 award to research and write a book chronicling the development of medicine in Puerto Rico.
2024 Working at Iowa survey shows improvement across campus
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The 2024 Working at Iowa survey showed improvement in 14 out of the 19 questions, including more than 94% of respondents who said they understand their work expectations and are treated with respect by their supervisor.
Barrett W. Thomas named associate provost for faculty and strategic operations
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Barrett (Barry) W. Thomas has been named the next associate provost for faculty and strategic operations in the University of Iowa Office of the Provost. Thomas, the senior associate dean and Gary C. Fethke Research Professor in Business Analytics in the Tippie College of Business, will begin a part-time appointment in January 2025, transitioning to full-time on July 1, 2025. Thomas succeeds Lois J. Geist, who plans to retire in July after serving for more than five years as associate provost for faculty.

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Upcoming Events

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Together Hawkeyes Tour | Phoenix, AZ

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Heard Museum
Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This winter, we are headed to Phoenix—and we hope you will join us for a special event celebrating all things black and gold. Register here: https://foriowa.info/42eFYbK Gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and the First Gen Hawks program, which supports first-generation college students. You’ll learn about other university happenings as you hear from Barbara Wilson, University of Iowa president, and Lynette...
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Study Hall @ the Museum of Natural History

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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.
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EFC Lecture: Mary Trachsel - Going Feral: Animal Studies Scholarship in Retirement and Retrospect

Thursday, February 20, 2025 4:00pm
Biology Building East
This lecture traces Professor Trachsel's studies on cross-species communication from analyses of ape language research in the early 2000’s to investigation of other interspecies language types, such as horse whispering and the telepathy professed by animal communicators. Her current research on human-wild animal relationships has entailed wolf-tracking in Yellowstone, a “women and wolves” workshop in the Boundary Waters, observation of feral horses out west, and visits to wildlife "encounter"...
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