He has a BA from Stanford University (With Great Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa) and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto.

He taught economics for 16 years at McGill University (1973-89) and then served as President of the University of Alberta (1989-94) and the Western University (1994-2009) in London, Ontario. He is a member of the Order of Canada and the French Legion of Honor.

He has been involved with Rwanda since 2004 and is a member of President Kagame’s Advisory Council.

UR Current Leadership

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Prof Paul Davenport
  • Chairperson of Board of Governors
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Dr. Diane Karusisi Ngendo
  • Vice Chairperson of Board of Governors
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Dr. Raymond Ndikumana
  • The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Strategic Planning and Administration
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Ms. Françoise Kayitare Tengera
  • The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance
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Dr. Alphonse Mulefu
  • Principal of CASS
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Dr. Guillaume NYAGATARE
  • Principal of CAVM
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Dr. Nkurunziza Joseph
  • Principal of CBE
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Prof. Florien Nsanganwimana
  • Principal of CE
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Dr. Ignace GATARE
  • Principal of CST
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