Berkeley, CA - The Board of Trustees of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) has announced the election of Riess Potterveld as the next president of the GTU. Dr. Potterveld, who has served as the GTU’s acting president since July 1, 2013, was elected by the unanimous vote of attending board members at a meeting on June 20, 2014.
GTU Board chair Hal Leach commented, “Throughout his year as acting president, Riess Potterveld has worked tirelessly to create new partnerships, open new possibilities, and expand the representation of the world’s religious traditions at the Graduate...