Chancellor Earl Ludlow (2022-present). Photo by Rich Blenkinsopp

Chancellor Earl Ludlow, P. Eng. (ret’d), ONL, has been an active member of the Memorial Community since his time as a student. He holds bachelor of engineering and master of business administration degrees. He is a former member of the Board of Regents, serving from 2002-08, and a former member of the Faculty of Business Administration Advisory Board, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Advisory Board and Alumni Association Executive. He and his wife, Valerie, co-chaired the Havin’ a Time reunion in 2008, and he was awarded the Alumni Tribute Award for Outstanding Community Service the same year.

Role of the Chancellor

As the ceremonial head of the university and ambassador to our community, the chancellor presides over convocation and confers degrees.

After being elevated to university status in 1949, Memorial held its first degree-granting convocation on June 3, 1950.

Chancellors through history

2022 - present Mr. Earl Ludlow

2012 - 2022 Dr. Susan Knight 

2008 - 2012 General Dr. Rick J. Hillier (Retired)

1994 - 2008 Hon. Dr. John C. Crosbie

1979 - 1988 Dr. Paul G. Desmarais

1971 - 1979 Dr. G. Alain Frecker

1961 - 1968 The Rt. Hon. Lord Thomson of Fleet

1952 - 1961 The Rt. Hon. Viscount Rothermere of Hemsted