Wendy Cukier

A Brock alumna has been appointed as Ryerson University’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation.

Wendy Cukier, who holds a BA from Brock, will start her new job on Sept. 1. She currently serves as Associate Dean, Academic at Ryerson’s Ted Rogers School of Management. She has received numerous awards and honours for her work as a professor, researcher and administrator.

“Dr. Cukier has an exceptional record of leadership in a variety of settings,” said Sheldon Levy, president of Ryerson.

In addition to her academic work, Cukier is an active volunteer and a recipient of the Governor General’s Meritorious Cross. Last year, she was selected as one of 25 Transformational Canadians by the Globe and Mail, La Presse and CTV.