McGill Leadership

President Deep Saini in front of McCall MacBain Arts building People

A new principal for McGill’s third century

Deep Saini, McGill's new principal, discusses his approach to decision-making, why he came to McGill, and what it’s like to return to Montreal, the city where his children grew up.

Interim Principal Christopher Manfredi (Photo: Owen Egan/Joni Dufour) On Campus

Principal’s Perspective: An eventful return to campus

Christopher Manfredi on a busy fall semester and how his time as the University’s interim principal has “deepened my appreciation for the people who work to support McGill, both internally and externally.”

Maryse Bertrand People

New Board chair motivated to make a difference

Maryse Bertrand, BCL’80, the new chair of McGill’s Board of Governors, brings a varied legal and corporate background to the role. She will climb a mountain for a good cause (and we mean that literally).

Suzanne Fortier speaking from behind a podium On Campus

Celebrating Suzanne

Suzanne Fortier, BSc’72, PhD’76, recently stepped down after serving as McGill’s principal for nine years. Some of her closest colleagues, along with peers from other universities, assessed her contributions to the University. “I believe this has been one of the most dynamic periods in [McGill’s] history.”

On Campus

“I will forever be grateful”

In a recent Q&A, McGill's former principal Suzanne Fortier discusses the New Vic Project, the importance of encouraging different types of learning, and what she was feeling the first time she crossed through the Roddick Gates as McGill's new principal.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier (Photo: Owen Egan) On Campus

Principal’s Perspective: Building forward better

Principal Suzanne Fortier, BSc’72, PhD’76, discusses the role that universities can play in creating a more sustainable, prosperous and equitable post-pandemic society.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier (Photo: Owen Egan) On Campus

Principal’s Perspective: “McGill the Great, McGill the Good”

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier, BSc’72, PhD’76, recently reflected on McGill’s role as an agent of positive social impact

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier (Photo: Owen Egan) On Campus

Principal’s Perspective: A Year of Reimagining

McGill, like other universities worldwide, has been navigating the disruption of the pandemic over the last year. Despite the challenges faced, there are many reasons to be positive about the future of higher education and research, according to Principal Suzanne Fortier, BSc'72, PhD'76.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier (Photo: Owen Egan) On Campus

Principal’s perspective: Staying connected

With classes being primarily delivered remotely, the 2020-21 academic year has been unlike any in McGill’s history. Principal Suzanne Fortier, BSc'72, PhD'76, recently reflected on some of the challenges, successes and lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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