Provost Brian K. Payne, Ph.D., regularly provides division updates and shares the accomplishments of ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ's outstanding faculty on this page. With each message from Provost Payne, you will find important news, well-deserved recognition of faculty scholarship and more.
"A Message from the Provost" helps you stay connected with the projects shaping our academic community and strengthening our institution.
A Message from the Provost: Welcome Back, Update, Trends, and Things to Celebrate
Posted January 12, 2026
Happy New Year! I hope you had a peaceful and restful holiday break. As we prepare for the Spring semester, I am writing to resume our discussion about Forward-Focused Digital Transformation (FFDT) and highlight a few recent achievements. Read More ›
Archived Messages
Celebrating Faculty Excellence
Commitment to Forward-Focused Digital Transformation
An Update on Leadership Development Training
A Forward-Focused Message from the Provost & Chair of the Faculty Senate
A Message From the Provost: Forward-Focused Digital Transformation Initiative
Centennial Cluster Initiative: Recent Successes and Future Efforts