Alumni representatives on the Board of Regents play a major role at Memorial. And now it’s time to vote for our next group of alumni representatives.

Forty-one candidates have stepped forward for election. If you are an alumni of Memorial, you can vote for as many as six representatives.

Voting is open from May 13, 2026, to June 11, 2026, at 4 p.m. Newfoundland Standard Time.

Make your contribution to the future of Memorial University. Check out the list of candidates and cast your vote!

Being a regent

“Being a Board member provided me with considerable leadership opportunities and taught me a lot about good governance …. It increased my pride in the university and my appreciation of its contribution to the province.” – Cathy Duke (BSW’79, MBA’83)

Read the complete interview with Cathy Duke about her experiences as a regent.

About the Board of Regents

Memorial University’s Board of Regents includes six alumni representatives who are elected by their peers, the alumni of the university. The successfully elected representatives will serve a three-year term from Sept. 1, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2029.

Memorial’s Board of Regents oversees the management, administration and control of the property, revenue, business and affairs of the university. Sitting on the Board of Regents is an incredible opportunity for Memorial alumni who wish for a more active role in the governance of Memorial University.

Memorial University is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. We encourage nominations from all qualified alumni, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities and racialized people and people with disabilities.