Dr. Bill Rosehart named next President and Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Waterloo
Dr. Bill Rosehart, a nationally respected academic leader, scholar, and three‑time University of Waterloo graduate (PhD ’01, MASc ’97, BASc ’96), has been appointed the next President and Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Waterloo. His five‑year term will begin on July 1, 2026.
Dr. Rosehart brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience at major Canadian research universities, including serving as Provost and Vice‑President, Academic at the University of Guelph and Dean of the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. Across both institutions, he has led large‑scale academic transformation, strengthened research and teaching capacity, and advanced student‑centred, experiential learning.
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
Learn more about Dr. Rosehart
Dr. Rosehart impressed the Presidential Nominating Committee with his genuine, people-centred approach to leadership and his clear understanding of what makes a comprehensive university thrive. As a three-time Waterloo graduate, he understands the ethos of our institution.
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