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Provost-designate David Blackwell said he is really excited to start the job in January. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

‘Parachuting onto a moving train’: New provost excited about first challenges

Rick Childress December 28, 2017

Due to outgoing-Provost Tim Tracy's relatively sudden departure, UK's Provost-to-be David Blackwell is being handed someone else's work in progress—and he's very excited about it."I feel like I’m parachuting...

Provost David Blackwell spoke to students, faculty, and staff in Kincaid Auditorium on Friday, December 8, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Dave Blackwell named as next provost

Bailey Vandiver December 19, 2017

UK President Eli Capilouto announced Tuesday that Dave Blackwell has accepted his offer to be UK's next provost. Blackwell, who was formerly dean of the Gatton School of Business and Economics, was one...

UK president announces two candidates for provost position

News Staff December 4, 2017

President Eli Capilouto announced two candidates for provost consideration via a campus-wide email Monday. "I am pleased to let you know that I have asked Dean Donna Arnett (of the College of Public Health)...

Capilouto announces that provost search will be internal

Bailey Vandiver November 10, 2017

UK's president announced Thursday that the search for a new provost will be internal.President Eli Capilouto sent a campus-wide email with an update about the search for a new provost, since Tim Tracy...

Pharmacy Dean Tim Tracy named interim provost

UK provost stepping down, hopes initiatives will last beyond him

Bailey Vandiver November 1, 2017

UK’s chief academic officer is stepping down, effective Dec. 31, 2017.Provost Tim Tracy, who began this role in February of 2015, is leaving UK to become chief executive officer of Aprecia Pharmaceuticals,...

Pharmacy Dean Tim Tracy named interim provost

UK provost stepping down to become CEO of pharmaceuticals company

News Staff November 1, 2017

UK Provost Tim Tracy will resign as provost, effective Dec. 31.President Eli Capilouto sent a campus-wide email announcing Tracy's decision to become chief executive officer of Aprecia Pharmaceuticals,...

Dean of College of Communication and Information stepping down

News Staff September 27, 2017

Dan O'Hair, dean of the College of Communication and Information for nine years, will be stepping down and joining the Department of Communications faculty.He announced the change in an email to the college's...

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Provost discusses changes to the Code of Student Conduct

News Staff October 6, 2016

Provost Tim Tracy said Thursday in a campus-wide email that the UK Board of Trustees approved changes to the Code of Student Conduct to make campus feel like "home" for students. Tracy listed the changes...

College of Pharmacy selects new dean

News Staff July 5, 2016

UK's College of Pharmacy's new dean is a researcher known for studying drugs that combat pediatric diseases Provost Tim Tracy announced Tuesday morning. According to a press release, R. Kiplin Guy will...

UK plans to cut 75 positions, realign areas as apart of five-year plan

News Staff May 26, 2016

UK administration announced earlier today that it plans to cut 75 positions from several departments in an email to students, faculty and staff. The email from Provost Tim Tracy and Executive Vice President...

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