I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to serve our graduate and professional student community as vice provost for graduate education. In this role, I will be coordinating with school and student leadership on all matters related to graduate education and advising the provost on graduate education trends, programming and policy. One of my key foci this coming semester will be on creating and leading the newly established Doctoral Council, which will regularly review and support the enhancement and growth of the university’s PhD programs. Additionally, as part of the ongoing university-wide strategic planning process, I will be working with colleagues across the university to frame strategic priorities and tactical approaches that will advance every aspect of graduate and professional education on campus. I will be holding regular interactions with the graduate student body throughout my tenure and look forward to meeting with you at these fora. I hope that this newsletter will keep you up to date on opportunities available to our graduate and professional students. I recognize that the past two years have been challenging for all of us, and that we are once again starting a semester under uncertain circumstances imposed by the pandemic. I am confident that, collectively, we will come through this phase stronger, and look forward to working with all of you to ensure that you have a distinctive experience throughout your tenure as a graduate student. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is any way my office can be of assistance to you.