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Interim Provost Jennifer Francis

Jennifer Francis serves as the chief academic officer of Duke University, responsible to the President for the University’s teaching and research mission.

The Provost oversees faculty, curriculum, research, intellectual property, resource allocation and thematic institutional priorities in support of the University’s overarching mission.

Spotlights

Charting a course for Duke's future

Team 2030 report offers far-reaching recommendations for education, research, faculty career support and governance.

Renewing our campus community

Learn about our ongoing efforts to advance racial equity

Transforming teaching and learning

Learn how we are investing in data literacy for all students

The Duke Climate Commitment: In It for Life

Duke is uniting the university’s education, research, operations, and public service missions to engage our entire community in the relentless pursuit of climate change solutions.

Learn more about the Duke Climate Commitment

News and Announcements

Alec Gallimore Named Duke’s Next Provost

Currently the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Gallimore will begin his term at Duke July 1.

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Steelman to Lead Climate Efforts

In new Vice Provost and Vice President role, Toddi Steelman will oversee Duke’s Climate Commitment and Office of Climate and Sustainability.

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2023 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards

From the moment they arrived on campus, student and staff Sullivan Award winners have worked to strengthen community at Duke.

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