Dr. Bill Rosehart installed as the University of Waterloo’s eighth President and Vice‑Chancellor
On 22 October 2026, the University of Waterloo installed Dr. Bill Rosehart (BASc ’96, MASc ’97, PhD ’01) as its eighth President and Vice‑Chancellor. A three‑time Waterloo alumnus and senior leader, he emphasizes innovation, experiential learning, partnerships and inclusion.
Dr. Bill Rosehart, a three‑time Waterloo alumnus (BASc ’96, MASc ’97, PhD ’01), was formally installed on 22 October 2026 as the university’s eighth President and Vice‑Chancellor. With over two decades in senior roles at the University of Guelph and the University of Calgary, Rosehart prioritizes hands‑on learning, entrepreneurship, applied partnerships and Indigenization. The installation featured the Aki Ogichidaa Kwewak N’gamowak singers and an Indigenous greeting from Elder Myeengun Henry (LLD ’24), with university governance leaders in attendance.
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