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Friday, November 20, 2026 | 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Great Lakes Room, Palmer Commons, 100 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor
Free and open to the public. In-person-only event.
How are public universities sustaining their commitments to global education as they navigate today’s challenges? What is at stake for international students and scholars, and for all students’ access to global opportunities?
Provosts from three Big Ten public universities come together to discuss these questions and more as they consider a path forward.
In Conversation:
- Laurie McCauley, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Michigan
- John Ciorciari, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Indiana University Bloomington
- John Coleman, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Remarks by:
- Mike Solomon, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs–Graduate Studies and Dean, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies
- Valeria Bertacco, Vice Provost for Engaged Learning
Conversation moderated by Youngju Ryu, Director, International Institute
Refreshments will be served at 11:30 a.m.
Laurie McCauley, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Michigan
Dr. Laurie McCauley is provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Michigan, overseeing the university’s academic and budgetary affairs. The deans of the 19 schools and colleges report to her, as do the vice provosts with portfolios covering academic and budgetary affairs; academic and faculty affairs; academic affairs-graduate studies; engaged learning; sustainability and climate action; undergraduate education; arts and humanities; access and opportunity; and enrollment management. Read Provost McCauley's full bio here.
John Ciorciari, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Indiana University Bloomington
John D. Ciorciari is an academic leader and scholar whose career bridges international education, public policy and global engagement. As provost of Indiana University Bloomington, he leads the campus’s academic mission across 17 schools and supports more than 3,000 faculty, advancing academic excellence, student success and research and creative activity. Appointed provost in October 2026 after serving in an interim capacity since February, he has worked with faculty and academic leaders to expand strategic faculty hiring, invest in research and creative activity, advance General Education redesign and strengthen open inquiry and dialogue on campus. Read Provost Ciorciari's full bio here.
John Coleman, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
As the provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, John Coleman oversees the university’s academic programs, policies, and priorities, which are designed to ensure the quality of the educational experience for students and to sustain an environment that encourages and supports academic excellence for faculty, students, and staff. He oversees the university budget of over $3 billion and works closely with the chancellor, vice chancellors, the deans of academic colleges and other units, academic staff, the Senate of the Illinois campus, and various committees in setting overall academic and budgetary priorities for the campus. He serves as the chief strategic partner for the chancellor in setting the university’s direction and managing its operations. Read Provost Coleman's full bio here.
