<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2AK3VV_1GuYHYLL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2AK3VV_1GuYHYLL00" width="2000" height="1500" ><figcaption>Laura Reynolds will assume the provost position at Eastern Michigan University on Dec. 15, 2026. (Courtesy of Eastern Michigan University)</figcaption></figure>On Nov. 5, 2026, Eastern Michigan University announced that Laura K. Reynolds will assume the position of provost and executive vice president, effective Dec. 15, 2026. Reynolds currently serves as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, reported an article from EMU Today. The article said that the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has maintained an 82% first-year retention rate and obtained a 92% graduate placement rate. Enrollment and retention has been a focus area for EMU.“Eastern Michigan has a strong foundation in applied learning, and I see tremendous opportunity to build on it,” Reynolds said in the article. “I look forward to working with faculty, staff and industry partners to create more opportunities for students to put their knowledge into practice, participate in research and internships, and develop the skills and connections that will serve them throughout their lives. Higher education is extremely competitive, but we compete for the very best thing: making students' lives better and making Michigan stronger.”EMU's former provost Rhonda Longworth stepped down from her role in May 2026 into a faculty position shortly after Kelly began his presidency. Read more: Eastern Michigan University President Kelly announces provost, chief of staff resignations - The Eastern EchoDavid Schecter has served as interim provost since appointed by EMU President Brendan Kelly in May. In an email announcement of his interim appointment, Kelly said Schecter would serve as interim provost without the option to apply for the permanent position. His last day at EMU will be Dec. 14, 2026. EMU Regent Anupam Chugh Sidhu said in the EMU Today article that the university received 157 applicants for the provost position before hiring Reynolds. “The committee undertook a thorough and thoughtful review process, conducting interviews and narrowing the pool to six finalists for the President’s consideration. President Kelly then invited four candidates to campus for candidate forums with faculty, staff, and students, who asked questions and provided feedback," Sidhu said in the article. "I appreciate the campus community's strong engagement in the selection process for this important role."</div></body>

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On Nov. 5, 2026, Eastern Michigan University announced that Laura K. Reynolds will assume the position of provost and executive vice president, effective Dec. 15, 2026. Reynolds currently serves as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, reported an article from EMU Today. The article said that the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has maintained an 82% first-year retention rate and obtained a 92% graduate placement rate. Enrollment and retention has been a focus area for EMU.

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On Nov. 5, 2026, Eastern Michigan University announced that Laura K. Reynolds will assume the position of provost and executive vice president, effective D

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