University of North Texas 
Office of the Provost
Dr. Michael McPherson, UNT Provost
UNT Libraries leadership update – A Message from the Provost
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 – Greetings Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Sian Brannon has been selected as interim university
librarian and vice provost of UNT Libraries, effective April 1, 2025.
Dr. Brannon has held numerous leadership roles since joining UNT in 2010, including
assistant dean, associate dean, and senior associate dean (now senior associate university
librarian). Before joining the Mean Green Family, she worked at the Denton Public
Library, first as a librarian then as branch and technical services manager. Read more
Welcome to the Provost's Office
The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for
UNT's academic mission, including teaching and service. The provost's office provides
leadership in the development and supervision of the university's academic programs
and curriculum in conjunction with the deans and faculty representatives. Additionally,
the provost's office collaborates with the Office of Research and Economic Development
in promoting faculty and student scholarship.
UNT's Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI) Initiative
As a caring and creative community that prepares students for careers in a rapidly
changing world, UNT is committed to serving underrepresented and underserved communities.
As a university located in the increasingly diverse region of North Texas, we believe
its critically important to expand its resources to serve as a welcoming institution
for everyone, and especially for this targeted population who is become a larger part
of our student body. Learn more about UNT's HSI Task Force