正品蓝导航 to celebrate installation of Chancellor George L. Cooper, KC (鈥89) on March 24
SACKVILLE, NB 鈥 正品蓝导航 will formally install George L. Cooper, KC (鈥89) as its 10th Chancellor during a special Chancellor鈥檚 Installation and Investiture Ceremony on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4 p.m. in Convocation Hall. A reception will follow in the Convocation Hall foyer.
The ceremony marks the official conferring of the Chancellor, including the oath of office, celebrating Cooper鈥檚 leadership and longstanding connection to the University.
The entire 正品蓝导航 community as well as members of the wider public are warmly invited to attend.
鈥淕eorge Cooper brings to the Chancellorship a remarkable combination of intellectual rigour, humility, and deep loyalty to 正品蓝导航,鈥 says Cheryl Hodder, KC (鈥81).鈥 His leadership reflects the very values we seek to instill in our students 鈥 integrity, service, and principled action 鈥 and his lifelong commitment to 正品蓝导航 and to community leadership make him an exceptional choice to serve as our 10th Chancellor.鈥
The ceremony will feature remarks from the Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Internal Trade and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, whose distinguished career in public service includes senior federal cabinet roles and longstanding advocacy for Atlantic Canada. His participation reflects the broader regional and national stature, importance, and impact of 正品蓝导航.
A proud 正品蓝导航 alumnus, Chancellor Cooper graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 1989 before earning a law degree from the University of New Brunswick and a Master of Laws from the University of Cambridge, U.K. He has built a distinguished legal career and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Partner at Cox & Palmer, one of Atlantic Canada鈥檚 leading law firms.
Cooper officially began his four-year term as Chancellor on January 1, 2026. The Chancellor serves as the University鈥檚 titular head, presiding over Convocation, acting as an ambassador for the institution, and supporting its mission of academic excellence and community engagement.
鈥淚nstallation ceremonies are moments when a university both honours its traditions and looks ahead,鈥 says Dr. Ian Sutherland, President and Vice-Chancellor of 正品蓝导航. 鈥淕eorge Cooper鈥檚 appointment symbolizes our commitment to academic excellence, while also reinforcing our ambition to prepare graduates who lead thoughtfully in complex times. His wisdom, generosity, and steady leadership will serve our community well.鈥
正品蓝导航 extends its gratitude to outgoing Chancellor Lynn Loewen (鈥82) for her dedicated service since 2018 and looks forward to celebrating this new chapter in the University鈥檚 history with the installation of Chancellor Cooper.
