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FACULTY SUCCESS PROGRAM

Sharing Research Inspires New Discoveries

Dr. Rym Zalila-Wenkstern (pictured, top left) said her discussions in the Research Collaborations and Networking workshop “were engaging and offered fresh perspectives that expanded the way I think.” That’s exactly what Dr. Meghna Sabharwal, Associate Provost for Faculty Success, hoped to accomplish by having faculty share their research interests with colleagues from other schools in the first-time event. Read the story

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LEAD UTD

Valuable Discussions Command Their Attention

Eric Van Leeuwen (pictured, left), Dr. Jackie Nelson (right) and other members of the 2025-26 Lead UTD cohort have found value in the knowledge and professional relationships they have gained from the Office of the Provost program for new academic leaders. Dr. Francesca Filbey, Senior Associate Provost for Faculty Success, is in her first year as the program’s director. Read the story

2025-26 Lead UTD cohort

What the Provost Does

Mission statement: To inspire innovation and academic excellence at UT Dallas by ensuring that the schools, centers and other units collaborate to provide exceptional instruction in a research-oriented setting.

Dr. Inga H. Musselman

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Dr. Inga H. Musselman’s responsibilities include faculty hiring and advancement, academic programs and facilities, and budget priorities and budget allocations for the seven UT Dallas schools. She is the University’s primary contact with the Office of Academic Affairs for The University of Texas System.