News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost

Woman leads a workshop
People |

Having played many sports while growing up, the head of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's educational compliance values teamwork.

Crowds walking the campus mall on welcome day
Campus News |

University surpasses 31,000 students for first time in 62-year history; 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students are also staying in school and graduating at higher rates.

people in workshop
Campus News |

Universities offering distance learning opportunities must comply with regulations across state lines.

Students working on math exercises
Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ works to dismantle barriers to college-level math success to retain and graduate students.

A portrait of Bill Speer, director of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Math Learning Center, standing in front of a white board.
Business and Community |

Students find support through updated math courses, pilot programs.

Student writing in a notebook
Business and Community |

Summer Math Bridge has helped 77 percent of participating students place into credit-bearing math courses since 2012.

Dr. John Fildes in hallway
People |

Fildes, professor and chair of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's department of surgery, will begin as interim dean Sept. 1.

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People |

Tamara Marino, this year’s first-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year, helps forge partnerships between the campus and Southern Nevada communities.

Rakitha Perera sits with his hands clasped in front of him.
People |

"So good" describes both the work ethic that helped earn Rakitha Perera one of the President's Classified Employee of the Year awards and his favorite karaoke song.

Mayan sculpture on display
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ archaeologists Arlen and Diane Chase spoke with Salt Lake City alums as the Alumni Association launches its new Rebels Forever membership structure.

black and white portrait of woman
People |

Joanna DiBella, the President’s Classified Rookie of the Year, makes a good first impression in the provost's office.

Closeup of Doris Blackwell
People |

This program officer I advocates for open communication.