Bill Flanagan, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Alberta
President Flanagan leads the U of A as we embark on a new period of transformation.
About Bill Flanagan
Born and raised in Alberta, Bill joins the University of Alberta from Queen’s University, where he served as the dean of law for 14 years from 2005 to 2019. He holds a BA (English and Philosophy) from Carleton University, a JD from the University of Toronto, a DEA in International Economic Law from Université Paris I-Sorbonne, and an LLM from Columbia University. His scholarly work spans property law, corporate law and international trade law.
Under his leadership, the university is embarking on a major program of academic and administrative restructuring guided by the University of Alberta of Tomorrow proposal, his five-year vision for the university.
In five years the University of Alberta will
Be better placed to deliver on its Vision & Mission.
Make even greater contributions to the public good.
Sustain its position as a top 100 global university.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates
From the President's Desk
Signing of the Scarborough Charter
The U of A is honoured to join our peer institutions across Canada in signing the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education.
From the President’s Desk: We’re CampusReady for Winter 2022
A message from President Bill Flanagan about the upcoming semester.
From the President's Desk: September 23, 2021
President Flanagan covers public health measures, U of A for Tomorrow, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in his update to the U of A community.
