David Gray, a native of Cornwall, England, came to the University of Niagara Falls Canada in the role of Provost and Vice-President, Academic from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia.  

David holds a degree in Marine Biology from the University College of North Wales in Bangor, United Kingdom and a PhD in Zoology from Rhodes University in South Africa. 

Throughout the last 20 years, he has served in several senior leadership roles at academic institutions in the United Kingdom and Canada, including Hartpury College, the University of the West of England, the University of Derby, and the University of the Highlands & Islands. Most recently, he served for a decade as the inaugural Dean and Campus Principal of the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University, where he played a pivotal role in the development of its Agricultural Campus. In these positions, David has been responsible for overseeing extensive budgets, managing large staff contingents, and developing innovative educational programs.  

In 2022, David was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal for services to higher education in Canada.  

A proud father of three girls, David has brought his adventurous spirit, his love for all things Trekkie, and his Cornishman pride to the university. When not overseeing this great institution, you can find David playing in a local band, marching in a parade, or engaged in volunteer search and rescue efforts.