St. FX President Dr. Andy Hakin has accepted an offer from the University’s Board of Governors to serve a second term.
Hakin’s term has now been extended until June 30th, 2031. The announcement was made by Board of Governors Chair Dennis Flood.
St. FX University President and Vice-Chancellor Andy Hakin (St. FX University photo)
In a release, the university says during his term, Hakin safely and successfully led St. FX through the global pandemic, one of only a few universities in Canada that held classes in-person.
The release states last year, Hakin introduced a five year strategic plan, launched initiatives such as the President’s Action Committee on Anti-Racism and the creation of the Victor and Mona Daldelah Institute for Innovation in Health.
Hakin was appointed university President in 2020. He came to St. FX from the University of Lethbridge where he was the Provost and Vice-President Academic.