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Ensuring academic and research excellence
Advancing our mission
Northeastern University is a force for global transformation; the Office of the Provost guides the academic and research initiatives powering that change. In addition to overseeing and supporting Northeastern’s schools, colleges, faculty, and global research enterprise, the provost’s office guides the university in implementing the academic plan and a range of interdisciplinary initiatives across its 10 colleges and schools.
The office is led by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan and a dynamic team of deans and administrators.
Academics
Advancing Northeastern’s commitment to best-in-class academics and experiential education, the provost’s office oversees undergraduate, master’s, and PhD academic programs that offer unique academic journeys that prepare students and graduates to make an impact in the world.
Research
The office oversees and supports the university’s world-class translational research and research computing enterprise, as well as Northeastern’s research institutes and centers. It also supports global research partnerships and consortia spanning academia, government, and industry.