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University of British Columbia announces neuropsychologist as new president
BY The Canadian Press, Jul 20, 2023 5:33 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The university says Bacon will take over from interim president Deborah Buszard, who has served in the role since the October 2022 exit of Santa Ono. (Photo: University Of British Columbia Official Website)
The University of British Columbia has named neuropsychologist and Carleton University leader Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its new president and vice-chancellor.
The university says Bacon will take over from interim president Deborah Buszard, who has served in the role since the October 2022 exit of Santa Ono.
Nancy McKenzie, chair of UBC's board of governors, says Bacon has strong leadership qualities and brings a wealth of experience to the role with a track record as a researcher, teacher, and senior administrator at major Canadian research universities.
Bacon has served as president and vice-chancellor at Carleton University in Ottawa since 2018, and UBC says his efforts there have improved student outcomes and boosted the institution's international profile.
An announcement from UBC says Bacon who holds a PhD in neuropsychology was chosen after an international hunt for a new president.
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