Faculty Update Archives - Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

September 10, 2025

Announcing the 2025–26 Distinguished Leadership Service Academy Cohort

Announcing the 2025–26 Distinguished Leadership Service Academy Cohort The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost welcomed five faculty members into the 2025–26 cohort of the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy (DLSA) at UT Austin. The new academy members come from across campus with opportunities to develop balanced professional portfolios that integrate…

August 15, 2025

Lillian Mills Concluding Tenure as Dean of the McCombs School of Business

Lillian Mills Concluding Tenure as Dean of the McCombs School of Business After six successful years, Lillian Mills has decided to conclude her tenure as dean of the McCombs School of Business when her term ends on May 31, 2026. A national search will be conducted to identify her successor.…

August 7, 2025

Advancing Our Academic Mission in a New Era

Advancing Our Academic Mission in a New Era As my first week on the job unfolds, I write to greet you and introduce myself. It is my honor to serve as executive vice president and provost and work alongside Interim President Jim Davis to advance the mission of this great…

July 9, 2025

Announcing the 2025–26 Aspiring Leaders Academy Cohort

Announcing the 2025–26 Aspiring Leaders Academy Cohort For the third year, the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost welcomes a cohort of faculty into the Aspiring Leadership Academy to proactively prepare them for leadership positions. The 2025-26 cohort consists of 15 members from across campus who will learn…

May 21, 2025

Celebrating Excellence: Spring 2025 Faculty Highlights

Celebrating Excellence: Spring 2025 Faculty Highlights As Spring 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at this semester and remembering a few highlights that set Longhorn faculty apart from the rest. From innovative teaching to groundbreaking research, our faculty are setting high standards and preparing students for success. Accolades…

May 13, 2025

UT Honors Ten Undergraduates for Academic Excellence

UT Honors Ten Undergraduates for Academic Excellence Each spring, The University of Texas at Austin recognizes undergraduate students with the UT Co-op George H. Mitchell Award. This award is given to those who have demonstrated unparalleled dedication and achievement in their fields of study. Awards are faculty nominated. A selection…

May 13, 2025

2025 Faculty Teaching Awards Recipients Announced

2025 Faculty Teaching Awards Recipients Announced Faculty at The University of Texas at Austin are first class — constantly innovating new ways to reach students with course material that’s relevant and experiential, partnering with industry leaders, and pursuing research that makes an impact now and into the future. Each Spring,…

May 12, 2025

David Sosa Named Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts

David Sosa Named Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Dear UT Community, I am pleased to announce that Dr. David Sosa, the Louann and Larry Temple Centennial Professor in the Humanities and Chair in the Department of Philosophy, has been appointed Interim Dean of the College of Liberal…

March 27, 2025

Harrington Fellowships Support Graduate Research

Harrington Fellowships Support Graduate Research Bridging the past and present, two graduate fellows shared insights from their experience and detailed how the program turned the tides for their studies. Established by Sybil Harrington in memory of her late husband, the Harrington Fellows Graduate program funds outstanding master’s and doctoral students…

March 27, 2025

A Launchpad for Early Career Faculty

A Launchpad for Early Career Faculty Bold ingenuity. Eager curiosity. The Harrington Fellows Program draws early career faculty from around the world to The University of Texas at Austin to pursue their research and collaborate with colleagues. Visiting Fellows are provided a stipend for the academic year that covers their…