uOttawa names Marie-Eve Sylvestre new president and vice-chancellor

A distinguished interdisciplinary scholar, Dr. Sylvestre joined the University of Ottawa as a professor in 2005 after earning a bachelor’s in law from the Université de Montréal and a master’s and SJD from Harvard University, where she was a Frank Knox Memorial Foundation Fellow. She has been the dean of the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, since 2019. Marie-Eve Sylvestre will be the first woman to lead the University of Ottawa since its inception in 1848.

The University of Ottawa is powered by research. Located in Canada’s capital, we bring together energetic and creative scholars to tackle urgent global challenges and to respond to emerging opportunities. As one of Canada’s most innovative universities, we generate breakthroughs and discoveries that make a real difference in communities across Ontario, Canada and the world. Our thought leaders provide evidence-based insights that inform policy and support industry. Our influence keeps growing due to our vast range of international partnerships, including our membership in the U7+ Alliance. As the world’s largest French-English university, we are a driving force in the Francophonie.