At IU Bloomington, the Provost leads the academic life of the campus—overseeing schools and academic programs, guiding faculty and student success initiatives, and fostering innovation in research and creative activity.
Through the work of the Office of the Provost, these efforts advance faculty excellence, drive strategic academic initiatives, and promote a collaborative environment that inspires learning, discovery, and local and global impact.
A noted innovator, scholar, and higher education leader, Rahul Shrivastav has served as Provost of Indiana University Bloomington since 2022. Under his leadership, IU Bloomington has launched IUB 2030, increased services and support for students and faculty, and championed initiatives to propel IUB's pedagogy and classrooms into the future.
Senior Executive Advisor to the Provost
Matt manages the provost’s office staff and facilitates communication among vice chancellors, deans, and directors on the Bloomington campus. He also coordinates strategic initiatives for the campus and advances the priorities of the provost.
Phone: 812-855-9011
Project Management Specialist
Elise maintains the calendars for the provost and senior executive advisor to the provost. Additionally, she oversees special events, issues management and works closely with the senior executive advisor to the provost on strategic initiatives.
Executive Communications Strategist
Kara supports executive communications and facilitates campus engagements and multidisciplinary events for the Provost and the Office of the Provost.
Communications Generalist
Steph supports Provost initiatives through strategic communications planning and distribution. She manages the websites, facilitates email communications, runs the Provost social media accounts, and creates designs for the Provost. Steph also supports the Chancellor's Office with similar projects.
Director, Bloomington Faculty Council
As Bloomington Faculty Council director, Virginia focuses on fostering communication between faculty and administration to ensure that faculty voices remain central to institutional decision-making.
Director, Visitor Information Center
Nicole manages the visitor information center and staff. She coordinates campus tours, serves as a community liaison, and provides a welcoming environment for prospective students and visitors.
The Provost’s Medal is the highest honor awarded by the Office of the Provost. It recognizes faculty and administrators whose outstanding contributions have profoundly advanced the academic mission of Indiana University Bloomington. Recipients are individuals whose careers have transformed key aspects of the campus, significantly enhanced the student experience, and pushed the boundaries of research in their fields. Honorees are selected by the Provost.
Originally named the Chancellor’s Medallion, the award was first presented in 1997 to James P. Holland, a distinguished teacher and scholar in the Department of Biology. Renamed the Provost’s Medal in 2006, it celebrates exceptional service that strengthens and elevates Indiana University’s impact. Past recipients are listed below.
2022
Lee Feinstein
Susan McCammon
Sarah Booher
Ben Hunter
Austin Parrish
2020
Dave O’Guinn
David Johnson
Eliza Pavalko
Jim Shanahan
Carolyn Walters
David Daleke
Gwyn Richards
M. A. “Venkat” Venkataramanan
Catherine Dyar
Michael McRobbie
2017
Mohammad Torabi
2016
Harold "Pete" Goldsmith
Jean Robinson
2015
Heidi Gealt
Tom Gieryn
2014
Sarita Soni
Ruth Stone
2013
Alvin Rosenfeld
2011
Anthony J. Moravec
2009
Richard McKaig
2008
Dennis C. Hayes
2007
J. Michael Dunn
2006
Kumble R. Subbaswamy
The Provost’s Award for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity recognizes exceptional undergraduate students whose research or creative projects embody IU Bloomington’s academic mission and represent the highest level of achievement in their fields. Awards are presented each spring in five categories: Performing and Creative Arts, Social and Applied Sciences, Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Professional Inquiry, and Humanities. Recipients are nominated by faculty and chosen by a committee of faculty members. This award is administered by the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. Past recipients are listed below.
2021-2022
John S. Applegate was a distinguished environmental law scholar and the James L. Calamaras Professor of Law at the IU Maurer School of Law. He served for more than a decade as IU’s Executive Vice President for University Academic Affairs before being appointed Interim Provost of IU Bloomington.
2012-2021
Lauren Robel is the Val A. Nolan Professor of Law and former dean of the IU Maurer School of Law. As Provost of IU Bloomington, she oversaw the creation of the Media School, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design.
2007-2012
Karen Hanson was the Rudy Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Dean Emerita of the Hutton Honors College, and former chair of the Department of Philosophy.
2006-2007
Michael McRobbie was Indiana University’s first provost and President Emeritus of Indiana University. He previously held roles as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Research.
