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Vivek Goel concludes term as University of Waterloo president
The University launched the Vivek Goel Impact Award and Tribute Fund to honor his leadership and support future initiatives.
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Bhavana P - Thu, 25, Jun 2026
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Vivek Goel / University of Waterloo
Vivek Goel has concluded his term as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo, ending five years of leadership.
In a farewell message to the university community, Goel thanked students, faculty and staff for their support and described serving as president as a privilege. He credited the institution’s achievements to the collective efforts of the Waterloo community and emphasized the importance of academic freedom, free inquiry and integrity.
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“We have held true to our core principles of academic freedom, free inquiry and integrity, and we continue to focus on the important work we do by living our values of thinking differently, acting with purpose, and working together,” Goel said, noting that his role had been to listen, learn and help advance ideas generated by members of the university.
University officials and community members praised Goel’s leadership, highlighting his efforts to advance equity, inclusion and reconciliation while strengthening the university’s long-term vision. Jean Becker, former associate vice-president of Indigenous Relations, said Goel played a key role in advancing reconciliation initiatives that promoted equity, understanding and belonging across campus.
To honor his contributions, the university announced the creation of the Our Values in Action Employee Recognition Awards, including the Vivek Goel Impact Award, which will recognize individuals whose work reflects the values championed during his presidency. The institution has also established the Vivek Goel Tribute Fund to support future initiatives aligned with his leadership priorities.
Goel will continue to serve as a faculty member at the University of Waterloo, where he will hold appointments in the School of Pharmacy and the School of Public Health Sciences, despite his resignation from the presidency. Additionally, he will serve as a Distinguished Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto during a research leave in the upcoming academic year.
“I look forward to staying connected and contributing to work in health, technology and society in the years ahead,” Goel said.
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