St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish has announced Dr. Mila Mulroney as its 11th chancellor.
Mulroney received an honorary degree from StFX in 2004 and is a respected philanthropist.
In a statement, she says, “StFX University and the Xaverian community are very dear to me for many reasons. StFX is where my husband Brian was first inspired to get involved in politics and public service, introducing him to a strong set of values that guided him along his journey to becoming Canada’s 18th Prime Minister.” She adds, “Over the past 50 years, I have spent a lot of time on campus, and I have met so many wonderful Xaverians from across Canada and beyond. I am humbled and honoured to become the 11th Chancellor of StFX and to continue the work of advancing this one-of-a-kind institution.”
StFX President Dr. Andy Hakin says, “I am delighted that Mila will become our 11th Chancellor. Mila is the right person for this position. She has a long history as a philanthropist and dear friend to StFX. Mila’s philanthropic work is vast, and her ability to connect to people is remarkable. She has the expertise needed for this important role.”
In 2019, Dr. Mulroney attended the grand opening of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, Canada’s preeminent centre for undergraduate education in the areas of government, public policy and research. According to the university release, “The Mulroney Institute is home to two research chairs named in her honour. The first, Mila Mulroney Research Chair in Women, Policy, and Governance Leadership, is dedicated to issues related to women within a broad range of policy and governance models. The second, Mila Mulroney Research Chair in Women and Politics, explores the representation and experiences of women holding political offices at all levels of government. Both chairs focus on advancing knowledge affecting the lives of women today.”
Mila Mulroney takes over the role of StFX Chancellor from John Peacock effective immediately. An official installation ceremony is scheduled for December 2024.
St. Francis Xavier University is pleased to announce Dr. Mila Mulroney ’04 as its 11th Chancellor. “I am humbled and honoured to become the 11th Chancellor of StFX and to continue the work of advancing this one-of-a-kind institution,” said Dr. Mulroney. https://t.co/a5gpiTvdRj pic.twitter.com/3e9TXwzOBF
— StFX University (@stfxuniversity) September 17, 2024