Dear members of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ community, &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Angela Campbell as Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s new Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic).  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
The Board of Governors approved her appointment following the recommendation of the Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic). &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Professor Campbell’s five-year, renewable term begins February 1, 2026. In the meantime, she will continue in her current role of Interim Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning)
A committed and tireless Ģ¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ leader &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Professor Campbell is a member in the Faculty of Law, specializing in Family, Health and Criminal Law. Her research has been funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, La Fondation du Barreau du Québec, La Chambre des notaires du Québec, and the Foundation for Legal Research. She is a recipient of the John W. Durnford Teaching Excellence Award and the Graduate Law Students’ Association’s Graduate Teaching Award. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Her previous leadership roles have included Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) and Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies).
In addition to her impressive academic achievements and proven leadership record, the Advisory Committee recommended Professor Campbell’s appointment in recognition of her deep commitment to Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s mission and its community. She is a skilled consensus builder, a dedicated academic colleague and a strong advocate for student voices. As a bilingual Montrealer, she brings a nuanced understanding of the political, economic and cultural dynamics that shape the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ context.
I invite you to read this article in the , to learn more about Professor Campbell’s priorities.
Gratitude for Provost Manfredi’s leadership
Professor Campbell will be taking over from Professor Christopher Manfredi who, since 2015, has helped guide Ģ¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ as our Provost and most senior academic leader. He has also played an integral role in the development of institutional priorities,  including  our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan, our Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism, and our  52 Calls to Action. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We cannot overstate our gratitude to him, including for the coming months, as he works with Professor Campbell on the transition to her tenure. Tributes to Professor Manfredi will be organized towards the end of his current appointment. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Last, but not least, I wish to extend my thanks to the members of the Advisory Committee for their work on the search for our new Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic).  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Sincerely, &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Deep Saini &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
President and Vice-Chancellor