The Observer is a student-run, daily print & online newspaper serving Notre Dame, Saint Mary's & Holy Cross. Learn about us.
-17 posts tagged "provost"
Isa Sheikh | Friday, September 23, 2022
John T. McGreevy began his work as the sixth provost for the University of Notre Dame at the beginning of July. McGreevy, a history professor who has served on the faculty since 1997 and previously served as chair of the history department and the dean of College of Arts and Letters, was announced as the
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, April 21, 2022
The University will suspend COVID Response Unit (CRU) operations May 20, according to an email from the Office of the Provost on Thursday. Symptomatic testing will transition to University Health Services (UHS) for students and the Wellness Center for faculty and staff beginning May 23. Surveillance testing will be suspended. COVID-19 trends on campus and
Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The Board of Trustees elected historian and former dean of the College of Arts and Letters John T. McGreevy as the next provost of the University, according to a press release Tuesday. The appointment, effective July 1, was made with the consideration of University President Fr. John Jenkins’ recommendation and the help of a search
Observer Staff Report | Monday, March 21, 2022
Notre Dame announced masks are now optional on campus for all students, faculty, staff and visitors effective today. The announcement came in an email from interim provost Chris Maziar. The lifting of the mask policy includes indoor events. Surveillance testing will no longer be required for any campus community members, including those exempt from the
Observer Staff Report | Friday, January 21, 2022
The University campus community achieved over a 90% compliance rate with the required COVID-19 booster requirement, interim provost Chris Maziar announced in an email Friday afternoon. The email stated the University hopes to lift the indoor masking requirement and restrictions on University-sponsored travel and gatherings on Feb. 4 — two weeks after the booster deadline,
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, December 9, 2021
Marie Lynn Miranda announced her intention to step aside as provost effective Dec. 31, according to a Thursday press release. The release cited a letter from Miranda to the campus community, where she said she has reflected on how she wants to engage with building a post-pandemic world. “I find myself compelled to work more
Observer Staff Report | Friday, July 10, 2020
Provost and senior vice president Titilayo Ufomata announced changes to classrooms and academic support areas for the fall semester, in an email sent to Saint Mary’s students Friday. Students will be required to bring their laptops to classes, and those who do not own one must notify interim vice president for student affairs Gloria Jenkin
Observer Staff Report | Sunday, June 21, 2020
For the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, the University is projecting a $100 million loss in revenue compared to the original budget plans, according to a letter to the Notre Dame community Monday. These losses will be due to “increased financial aid expenditures, flat endowment payout, lower auxiliary
Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Marie Lynn Miranda will serve as the fifth provost of Notre Dame, University President Fr. John Jenkins announced in an email to the campus community Tuesday. Miranda previously served as the provost of Rice University and will take over the position from Thomas Burish, who served as Notre Dame’s provost for 15 years. “Professor Miranda
Genevieve Redsten | Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Notre Dame’s chief academic officer, provost Tom Burish sets the academic direction for the entire University. In an Aug. 1 press release, the University announced after 15 years in the provost role Burish plans to step down in July of 2020. His replacement, administrators and faculty say, will need to work with students, faculty and