Remarks to UO Senate - November 19, 2025
Provost Long speaks to the UO Senate about the proposed creation of three new academic programs as well as the new Elements system for faculty reviews and promotion.
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Remarks to UO Senate - October 29, 2025
Provost Long speaks to the UO Senate about the University of Oregon being named a top ten "vibe school" and about the infectious culture that faculty have helped build on campus.
Remarks to UO Senate - September 24, 2025
Provost Long speaks to UO Senate about the need to create together the conditions for meaningful engagement about the realities the university faces.
Remarks at UO Board of Trustees - September 16, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO Board of Trustees about the summer long budget reduction process, including efforts at the work of engaging in meaningful consultation with the university community.
Commencement Changes Starting in 2026
Provost Long and VP for Student Life Angela Chong outline changes to the format of the university's commencement ceremonies starting next year.
Remarks at UO Board of Trustees - June 3, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO Board of Trustees about the recent announcement about the challenges the university is facing, including a multitude of budgetary headwinds, as well as the ongoing work to make the university a destination for transfer students.
Remarks at UO Senate - May 21, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO Senate about the recent announcement about the significant budgetary headwinds the university is facing and the need of compassion, support, and creativity to address the challenge.
Response to Student Worker Union Disruptions
Provost Long and Chief Human Resources Officer Schmelz respond to recent campus disruptions caused by the University of Oregon Student Workers union (UOSW).
Finding New Modes of Communicating as Provost
In the face of challenges in higher education and across American civic life, Provost Long describes how he is working to find ways at UO to communicate and be present in ways that deepen relationships, foster solidarity, and create the space for meaningful dialogue.
Remarks at UO Research Funding Forum - April 11, 2025
Provost Long addresses UO research faculty during an open forum discussing the federal funding situation.