Rahul Shrivastav is the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Indiana University. 

The provost provides the vision and momentum for creating a welcoming, supportive, and safe learning environment for the IU Bloomington campus community. As chief academic officer, the provost also provides academic leadership and support for faculty and student initiatives that enhance education, research, and creative activity.

News from the Provost

Seasons of change: Reflections, gratitude, and what’s ahead

May 20, 2025

Provost Shrivastav reflects on the spring semester, shares what’s ahead for academic life at IU Bloomington, and welcomes new campus leadership. 

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New framework for research space allocation at IU Bloomington

April 22, 2025

Provost Shrivastav introduces a new framework to guide more strategic, equitable, and efficient research space allocation across IU Bloomington.

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2025 State of the Campus

April 8, 2025

Provost Rahul Shrivastav reflected on the university’s progress and vision for the future during the IU Bloomington State of the Campus address. 

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Planning for our future

IUB 2030 charts an ambitious, seven-year vision, building on our strengths to further elevate the Bloomington campus and increase impact across the communities we serve and support.

Campus partners are working towards the creation of our implementation plan-- the guiding light to achieving our ambitious 2030 goals.

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