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James Staros, Provost & Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Under his leadership, the Office of the Provost has primary responsibility for the academic missions of the campus in education, research and scholarship, and outreach and service. More...

News & Announcements

  • Endowed Chair Position
    June 13, 2013

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications and nominations for a visionary scholar of distinction to serve as the inaugural holder of the Endowed Chair in the Study of Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Resistance, a new faculty position focused on the scientific study of nonviolent direct action and civil resistance.

  • Distinguished Academic Outreach Award Nominations
    March 12, 2013

    Nominations are due by Friday, March 15th, and will be accepted from any member of the University of Massachusetts Amherst community.  The awards showcase excellence among our faculty and staff who are engaged in community partnerships that create benefit for the public as well as our institution.

    Nominations will be evaluated by a committee drawn from the Faculty Senate Council on University Service, Public Service and Outreach, which will make recommendations for awards to the Provost.  Previous awardees are not eligible.

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