Rhonda N. McEwen was sworn in as the ninth president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria on Nov. 9, 2026. Credit: University of Victoria
Hon. Wendy Cocchia, lieutenant-governor of British Columbia, administered McEwen's oath of office, and then two members of the Board of Governors robed McEwen in official academic regalia.
I am humbled to have been chosen as the next leader of the University of Victoria. It is an honour to work with the incredible researchers, teachers and people at this institution who care so deeply about the university's mission: providing our students with an environment and the resources to become the best people that they can be, personally and through their contributions to society.
Rhonda N. McEwen, UVic president and vice-chancellor
Her biography is available on the Office of the President webpage.
Read a profile on McEwen and her thoughts on leadership during times of change.
