University of Portland provost Thomas G. Greene will retire from his position effective June 30, 2020, according to University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. According to Fr. Poorman, “In our University’s proud 118-year history, there are few individuals whose devotion and love for UP matches that of Dr. Greene’s. He is the epitome of […]
Provost's Office
Welcome Aboard, New Faculty
This week the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce: Nelson Coates, assistant professor, physics Lezlie Cross, assistant professor, performing & fine arts Renee Crowgey, visiting assistant professor, psychological sciences Visit the 2019 New Faculty Profiles page and get to know all our new faculty members.
New Faculty Profiles: Todd Basil, Gary Beckley, Kelly Fox
This week the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce: Todd Basil, instructor, mathematics Gary Beckley, assistant dean for PACE, School of Education Kelly Fox, assistant professor, School of Nursing Visit the 2019 New Faculty Profiles page and get to know all our new faculty members.
New Faculty Profiles: Mohammad Arbabian, Narcy Foraker, Isabelle Soule
The Office of the Provost would like to introduce this year’s new faculty members to the UP community, highlighting two or three each week. This week, we are pleased to introduce: Mohammad Arbabian, assistant professor, Pamplin School of Business Narcy Foraker, instructor, School of Nursing Isabelle Soule, associate professor, School of Nursing Visit the 2019 New Faculty […]
Ignite Grants: Time to Apply
The Office of the Provost’s Ignite Grants support fresh approaches to curriculum and program development that make an impactful contribution to UP’s teaching and learning future. Ignite Grants, up to $5,000, are designed to encourage faculty to explore new ideas that have the potential to reshape the classroom experience and that tie curriculum to real-world […]
July 4 Holiday: Offices Closed, No Classes
The Independence Day holiday will be observed for University of Portland employees on Thursday, July 4, according to the 2019 University holiday schedule. All University offices will be closed and classes will not be held. For more information, contact human resources at x8484 or hr@up.edu. Contact the provost’s office at x7105 or staten@up.edu for more […]
Welcome, New Faculty Members!
This week, the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce two more of our new faculty members to the P community: Lara-Zuzan Golesorkhi, visiting assistant professor of political science Emma Smith, instructor, School of Nursing Visit the 2018 New Faculty Profiles page and get to know all our new faculty members.
Moentmann Appointed as Associate Provost
Elise Moentmann, associate dean for students in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed to the position of associate provost, according to Thom Greene, provost. She will oversee all activities related to the development and enforcement of academic regulations, hear all academic appeals, manage the Academic Standing Committee, coordinate the annual development of the […]
2018 Retiring Faculty Ceremony, Reception: April 18
The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2018 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office: Peter Thacker, education Rich Christen, education Khalid Khan, engineering Tisha Morrell, education Joane Moceri, nursing Mallie Kozy, nursing Susan Stillwell, nursing Karen Cameron, nursing Michael Connolly, performing and fine arts. A ceremony and […]
2018 Founders’ Day: Tuesday, April 10
The University’s annual Founders’ Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 10. Four sessions of student presentations will be held in place of regularly scheduled classes, and all students and faculty are encouraged take part in the day’s events, featuring senior presentations, undergraduate research, panel discussions, recitals, and more. Classes scheduled to begin after […]