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Office of the Provost

Promoting and Advancing Northwestern’s Academic Mission

Welcome to the Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost provides the resources and infrastructure that empower Northwestern's community of scholars to pursue their greatest scholarly ambitions.

Provost Kathleen Hagerty

As Northwestern's chief academic officer, Provost Hagerty works with deans, directors and administrative units to set academic priorities and polices and coordinate initiatives to support graduate and undergraduate education, faculty appointments and promotion, and space and resource planning. She also has primary responsibility for preparing Northwestern’s annual budget.

Provost Hagerty is the First Chicago Professor of Finance in Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.

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For Faculty

The Office of the Provost oversees faculty policies and connects faculty with a wide range of career and work/life resources.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our Commitment

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Through policy and practice, the Office of the Provost is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive environment for the entire Northwestern community.

Updates and Announcements

Upcoming Events

Sep
24
2024

Fall 2024 Classes Begin (No Northwestern Monday in Fall)

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Fall 2024 Classes Begin (No Northwestern Monday in Fall)

Announcements

Record funding fuels Northwestern’s research impact

September 12, 2024
from Northwestern Now
The University ends the year with $1.05 billion in research funds, a 5% increase since 2023 and a jump of over 75% in the past decade.

2024 Fall Quarter Updates

September 12, 2024
from Office of the Provost
In preparation for the 20024 Fall Quarter, Jaci Casazza, Assistant Provost and University Registrar, and Miriam Sherin, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, sent a message to instructors with key updates and resources.