Faculty Digest

Faculty Digest

The Faculty Digest is a weekly publication released every Thursday, designed to keep the University of Arizona faculty informed about important news, resources, events, and opportunities. We welcome your content suggestions and submissions for the Faculty Digest. Share relevant news, events and academic achievements to help us better serve the faculty and academic community. For questions, please email provost@arizona.edu.

Past Issues

President Suresh Garimella takes a selfie with his wife, Lakshmi, in front of Old Main during an event welcoming him to campus.

Welcome President Garimellla. Caring for Our Wildcat Community. ASUA National Voter Registration Week

University of Arizona Campus: US News Best Colleges 2025

Faculty Digest, October 10, 2024

Coming Soon

Students celebrate at Bash at the Rec

Faculty Digest, October 17, 2024

Coming Soon

A large brick building with a red roof and long staircase in the front stand amind a lush green field of grass and trees.

Faculty Digest, October 24

Coming Soon

a wildcat statue on campus

Update to the grades and grading policy. Sign up for Faculty Learning Community. Many events to attend next week.

people in lab coats working in a lab looking through scientific instruments

Nominate faculty for various awards. 

Chemistry Building and the Commons

Call for Regents Professorship. Resources on civic engagement.

Wilma and Wilbur Welcome

Update on the investigation into Tragic Incident. Call for Proposals for PIF Fall 2024

Old Main

Provost Glover's first message to campus community and Faculty Digest launch!

Chemistry Building

Resources to prepare for the fall semester

old main rises above purple and red flowers

Fall semester starts next week. More resources to prepare for the fall semester.

Students gathered on the field

Message from Interim Provost Ron Marx and other resources. Check out fellowship and funding opportunities!

Submission Guidelines

Content

  • Content should be specifically pertinent to faculty. Maximum 100 words
  • Content should target a broad faculty audience (department/college-specific events welcome)
  • Events/programs must be University of Arizona sponsored or affiliated
  • Submissions will only be posted in one issue of the digest. Please keep in mind for timing
  • The Office of the Provost reserves the right to include/exclude content received via submission
  • If an image is included, alternative text is required. Please provide copyright information and a short description of the image

Timeline
To ensure your content is included in the upcoming issue, your information must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday of the previous week. This timeline allows our team to review and prepare all submissions for publication in the following week's Faculty Digest.

Publication Date
The Faculty Digest is published every Thursday except during Thanksgiving break.
Fall 2024
First Issue: August 8, 2024
Last Issue: December 19, 2024

Announcements
Purpose: Leadership changes, university updates, policy updates, reports, etc.

Requirements:
•    Informative title
•    Short descriptive sentences explaining the announcement
•    Desired publication date
•    Link to full/original announcement such as UAnnounce, news, website, etc
•    Submitter's name and affiliation
•    Optional: High-definition photo or graphics (500-600 pixels when reduced)

Faculty Support & Resources
Purpose: Resources, support, and opportunities for faculty that elevate their teaching and research activities. May also include resources on how faculty can support student success.

Requirements:
•    Informative title
•    Short descriptive sentences explaining importance to faculty/student success
•    Desired publication date
•    Link to full content such as website
•    Submitter's name and affiliation
•    Optional: High-definition photo or graphics (500-600 pixels when reduced)

Awards and Accolades
Purpose: Highlights of faculty or unit’s academic achievements, awards, and accolades

Requirements:
•    Informative title
•    Award description with relevant links
•    Link to full content such as website or news
•    Desired publication date
•    Submitter's name and affiliation
•    Photo of the awardee. High-definition photo or graphics (500-600 pixels when reduced)

Highlights
Purpose: Showcase units, programs, or initiatives supporting faculty and student success

Requirements:
•    Informative title
•    Short paragraph about unit/program and accomplishments
•    Desired publication date
•    Link to full content such as website or news
•    Submitter's name and affiliation
•    High-definition photo or graphics (500-600 pixels when reduced)

Mark Your Calendar
Purpose: Promote events or programs geared toward faculty

Requirements:
•    Informative title
•    Event description, which should include deadlines
•    Link to full announcement and registration, website, etc
•    Desired publication date
•    Submitter's name and affiliation