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Founders Hall

Office of the Provost

Provost Ken O'Donnell smiling in his office at the University of La Verne.

Welcome to Academic Affairs at the University of La Verne. Our division is central to the university’s mission of scholarship, teaching, and service. Our talented faculty delight in creating new knowledge, and sharing their passion with students of all backgrounds – who go on to make a difference.

As you explore these pages you’ll see that our offices and colleges are united by their commitment to supporting student success, community engagement, and learning with purpose. And that commitment pays off: out of thousands of colleges and universities in the U.S., the University of La Verne is ranked in the top 200 overall, and is #7 for upward social mobility.

So, whether you’re visiting these pages as a prospective student, supporter, or colleague, we hope you’ll find our community as inspiring as we do. The world urgently needs more compassion, curiosity, and bridgebuilding – hallmarks of a La Verne education for over a hundred years.

Ken O’Donnell
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs