Judge Albert Wong named Chancellor of United College at the University of Waterloo
United College elected Judge Albert Wong—Waterloo BSc kinesiology ’80 and citizenship judge—as its next Chancellor for a three‑year term. A recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws in 2025, Wong was chosen by the Board of Governors; his installation is scheduled for January 2027.
Judge Albert Wong, a retired lieutenant‑commander in the Canadian Armed Forces and a citizenship judge since 2014, has been elected Chancellor of United College for a three‑year term. A Waterloo alumnus (BSc kinesiology ’80) and recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws in 2025, he has sworn in over 300,000 new Canadians and is active in long‑standing community volunteer roles. As Chancellor he will act as an ambassador for the College, attend ceremonial and official events, and sit on the Board of Governors; his installation will take place in January 2027.
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