Memorial University has a new chancellor.
Earl Ludlow has a four-decade career with the Fortis Group and was named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador.
In November of 2020, he was named to the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team.
The chancellor is a ceremonial head of the university and plays a role in university governance, serving as a member of the Senate as well as an ex-officio member of the Board of Regents.
The chancellor also presides over convocation and the granting of degrees to all graduating students.