Arden University, UK. Professor Yang (Lucy) Lu has been appointed as Arden University’s new provost. She will be supporting the delivery of Arden University’s vision and mission to give all people equal opportunities for higher education and increase access to higher education through digital technology and innovation. She will also be helping to consolidate Arden University’s distinctive academic portfolio and expand the global footprint of the university. With over 20 years of professional experience in global higher education, she has held several senior academic leadership posts and international development leadership roles in several UK universities. Commenting on her appointment, Lu said: “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Arden University and helping them to drive towards further accomplishments along the way. In a short space of time, Arden University has achieved so much, all while sticking true to its values of ensuring access to higher education is open for all. I am looking forward to working alongside our VC and the Board to explore the innovative ways we can expand and change higher education for the better.”