As the chief academic officer at the University of Georgia, the senior vice president for academic affairs and provost guides efforts to promote excellence in teaching, research and public service.

Provost's Message

Jack Hu

The University of Georgia has a storied history as the birthplace of public higher education in America, but what excites me about serving as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost is this institution’s boundless potential for the future. MORE

Around Campus

Ted M. Ross, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar of Infectious Diseases in UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is leading an NIH project to create and test new influenza vaccines that may one day replace seasonal vaccines.

The University of Georgia has signed a contract with the National Institutes of Health for an initial award of $8 million to develop a new, more advanced influenza vaccine designed to protect against multiple strains of influenza virus in a single dose. MORE

Coffee and Connections
Provost Hu invites faculty and staff to participate in Coffee and Connections networking events. Registration is now open for Spring 2020. MORE

Office Hours for Students
Students who are interested in sharing their experiences and ideas are invited to sign up for a 30-minute meeting with Provost Hu. MORE