University of Ottawa Appoints First Female President in Its 177 Year History

Introducing uOttawa’s first female president and the challenges she faces

Marie-Eve Sylvestre's appointment was announced Wednesday. She succeeds Jacques Frémont as president and vice-rector on July 1.

University of Ottawa appoints first female president in its 177 year history

Marie-Eve Sylvestre will be the first woman to lead the University of Ottawa since its inception in 1848.

University of Ottawa - Incoming president Marie-Eve Sylvestre sees a world of possibilities

Marie-Eve Sylvestre is preparing to begin a new chapter at the University of Ottawa, as president and vice-chancellor. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Right from the start of the interview, Sylv. . .

Marie-Eve Sylvestre first woman to hold role of president and vice-chancellor at uOttawa

Marie-Eve Sylvestre has been named the 31st president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa and is the first woman to hold the position since the university’s inception in 1848.  […]