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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.

Updates and Announcements

Upcoming Events

Sep
3
2025

New Faculty Welcome

8:30 AM Scott Hall, 601 University Place
The Office of the Provost New Faculty Welcome features University Leaders, experienced faculty, and current students who...
Sep
26
2025

Last day to request academic accommodations for religious observance in Fall Quarter

All Day
Last day to request academic accommodations for religious observance in Fall Quarter

Announcements

Labor Union Election Outcome (Faculty and Staff Message)

August 27, 2025
from Office of the Provost
The National Labor Relations Board has counted the votes that were cast in the Aug. 25-26 Labor Union Election, and a majority of the Postdoctoral Scholars and Research Associates who cast ballots voted to be represented by the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America.

Northwestern’s accreditation renewed through 2034-35

August 20, 2025
from Northwestern Now
The Higher Learning Commission has renewed the accreditation of Northwestern University through 2034-35. This reaffirmation of accreditation recognizes the University’s educational quality and dedication to its mission.