Utah Valley University (UVU) President Astrid S. Tuminez announced changes to the university’s senior leadership on Sept. 28, 2022.

Kyle Reyes, Ph.D., vice president of Student Affairs, has been named vice president of Institutional Advancement. “Kyle has been a stellar leader at the university level for two decades,” President Tuminez said. “His passion for UVU and higher education is palpable, whether advocating for the needs of our students or helping shape the vision of the university. He will be a great champion for UVU as we embark on a new era of philanthropic, alumni, and community support for the university.”  

Reyes replaces Mark Arstein, who is leaving UVU to return to his long-time home in Boise, where he will focus on completing his doctorate degree. “After many years of cultivating donors, we reached a historic level of fundraising for UVU from 2021 to 2022,” President Tuminez said. “We wish Mark well and thank him for moving our philanthropic work forward during his time at UVU.”

Michelle Kearns, Ed.D., associate vice president of enrollment management in Student Affairs, will become the new vice president of Student Affairs, joining the presidential cabinet. “A seasoned leader, Michelle has played an integral role in fostering a culture of student success at UVU, helping us increase student completion and retention rates as well as recruit new students to the university,” President Tuminez said. “She also has extensive experience with financial aid and scholarships.”

“I am excited for the energy, expertise, and commitment these two leaders will bring to our institution in these very important assignments,” President Tuminez said.