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Jul 20, 2023 | 10:05 AM
VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has actually called neuropsychologist and Carleton University leader Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its brand-new president and vice-chancellor.
The university says Bacon will take over from interim president Deborah Buszard, who has actually served in the function because the October 2022 exit of Santa Ono.
Nancy McKenzie, chair of UBC’s board of guvs, says Bacon has strong management qualities and brings a wealth of experience to the function with a performance history as a scientist, instructor, and senior administrator at significant Canadian research study universities.
Bacon has actually worked as president and vice-chancellor at Carleton University in Ottawa because 2018, and UBC says his efforts there have actually enhanced trainee results and enhanced the organization’s worldwide profile.