Chancellor Earl Ludlow (2022-present). Photo by Rich Blenkinsopp

 

As the ceremonial head of the university and ambassador to our community, the chancellor presides over convocation and confers degrees.

After being elevated to university status in 1949, Memorial held its first degree-granting convocation on June 3, 1950.

 

2022 - present Mr. Earl Ludlow

2012 - 2022 Dr. Susan Knight 

2008 - 2012 General Dr. Rick J. Hillier (Retired)

1994 - 2008 Hon. Dr. John C. Crosbie

1979 - 1988 Dr. Paul G. Desmarais

1971 - 1979 Dr. G. Alain Frecker

1961 - 1968 The Rt. Hon. Lord Thomson of Fleet

1952 - 1961 The Rt. Hon. Viscount Rothermere of Hemsted