Welcome to the Office of the President

Waterloo was founded on a bold idea: that integrating academics with real-world experience could redefine higher education and strengthen society. That spirit of unconventional thinking remains its greatest strength, and I am excited to return to help build on that foundation.

Dr. Bill Rosehart, PhD, P.Eng, FEIC, FCAE, FCSSE

News

Dr. Rosehart in a suit sitting

Dr. Bill Rosehart named next President and Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Waterloo 

March 9, 2026

Transformational academic leader and Waterloo alum appointed as the University’s eighth president.

Dr. Rosehart portrait

President-Designate Dr. Bill Rosehart: Backgrounder 

March 9, 2026

Dr. Bill Rosehart is a transformational academic leader, scholar and three‑time University of Waterloo graduate who will become Waterloo’s eighth President and Vice‑Chancellor on July 1, 2026.

Dr. Rosehart smiling, wearing a UWaterloo quarter-zip sweater

President-Designate Dr. Bill Rosehart: Testimonials

March 9, 2026

Presidential Nominating Committee members share their reflections on Dr. Bill Rosehart’s appointment.