The Provost’s Office
Academic Excellence Through Education, Research & Service
We partner with the campus to ensure all students succeed and thrive, faculty and staff are supported in their research and scholarship and the campus community has the support it needs as a world-class public research university.
156 Undergrad Degree Programs
237 Graduate Degree Programs
$1.14b Research Funding
#7 Public University in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report, 2024
#1 Among U.S. universities in research financed by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
1,007
Fulbright
Scholars
24
Marshall
Scholars
31
Rhodes
Scholars
Faculty Development
To promote faculty growth and success as part of the university's strategic plan, Change Starts Here, our Faculty Development team provides programming throughout the year to enhance our faculty's teaching, research, mentoring, promotion and scholarship.
Faculty One Stop
Please visit the Faculty One Stop intranet for resources, guidance and other faculty related processes and opportunities.
Latest News
University of Texas-led Team Solves a Big Problem for Fusion Energy
Abundant, low-cost, clean energy — the envisioned result if scientists and engineers can successfully produce a reliable method of generating and sustaining fusion energy — took one step closer to reality, as a team of researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Type One Energy Group solved a longstanding problem in the field.
Professor Emeritus James W. Pennebaker Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
James W. Pennebaker, professor emeritus of psychology at The University of Texas at Austin, is among the 150 scholars elected to the National Academy of Sciences as part of its latest class. Those elected as part of the 2025 cohort bring the total number of active members to 2,662 and the total number of international members to 556.
2025 Faculty Teaching Awards Recipients Announced
Each Spring, The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost recognizes those who go above and beyond to stand out amongst their exemplary peers with several Faculty Teaching Awards.
Dr. Brad Love receives 2025 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship
Brad Love, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations at Moody College of Communication, was recently surprised with the Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship, a $30,000 award presented to University of Texas faculty for outstanding teaching.
UT Honors Ten Undergraduates for Academic Excellence
Each spring, The University of Texas at Austin recognizes undergraduate students with the UT Co-op George H. Mitchell Award. This award is given to those who have demonstrated unparalleled dedication and achievement in their fields of study.
Natalie Andres, professor at Moody College of Communication Enhancing education with AI
Natalie Andreas, a professor at Moody College of Communication, is exploring how AI can enhance education by providing feedback on student writing and automating administrative tasks. She emphasizes a collaborative approach, encouraging educators to integrate AI tools to improve teaching efficiency and student engagement. Drawing parallels to the internet's impact on learning, Andreas advocates for embracing AI thoughtfully while maintaining critical perspectives.
Faculty Diversity
Fostering diversity, equity and inclusivity and acknowledging the perspectives and experiences of underrepresented groups among faculty, staff and student.
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)
UT Austin is an institutional member of NCFDD. UT Austin faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and administrators now have on-demand access to NCFDD's mentoring and professional development resources.
Meet the Vice Provost for Diversity
Lydia Contreras promotes diversity, equity and inclusion among faculty, and coordinates the implementation and evaluation of the Strategic Plan for Faculty Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity.