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.”…