Messages from the Interim Executive Vice President and Provost
Message to All Faculty from Interim Provost Brie Gertler, August 2026
Interim Provost Brie Gertler's August 2026 update covers key UVA developments: AI initiatives, record research funding, new arts-center funding, and dean transitions at Darden, Batten, and Nursing, plus federal policy impacts, the strategic plan survey, and new faculty networking resources.
Message to All Faculty from Interim Provost Brie Gertler, March 2026
Interim Provost Brie Gertler shares key UVA developments, including leadership transitions, new research initiatives, and support for community members affected by global events, progress in digital accessibility, federal policy guidance, AI in teaching and learning, and invites faculty to the upcoming Celebration of Faculty Excellence.
Message to All Faculty from Interim Provost Brie Gertler, December 2025
Memo to UVA Faculty expresses appreciation for faculty contributions in 2025, highlights ongoing challenges and commitment to UVA’s mission, and provides updates on award nominations, digital accessibility requirements, opportunities to write for The Conversation, and AI research initiatives.
Update from Interim Provost Brie Gertler to Faculty, November 2025
Memo to UVA faculty sharing events of the fall, including emergency alerts and resources, federal government issues, major pharmaceutical investment, AI research, and more.
Update from Interim Provost Brie Gertler to the Faculty, September 2025
A follow-up to my August message to share some updates about developments and activities across the University.