Prof. Margee Ensign appointed new USIU-Africa Vice-Chancellor; to take over from Prof. Freida Brown

Prior to her AUN Vice-Chancellorship, Professor Ensign was Associate Provost for International Initiatives, Dean and Professor, School of International Studies, University of The Pacific (1999-2010), work in Rwanda & Uganda (2003-9), and she held administrative and faculty positions at both at Columbia and Tulane Universities.

"Prof. Ensign will work in close alignment with the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs and other members of the Management Board, to oversee a broad spectrum of activities including the five academic schools, student affairs, admissions,
registration, library, faculty development, information technology, operations, and the implementation of the 2021-2026 strategic plan," reads a letter of introduction signed by University Council Chairperson Kris Ole-Senanu.

A well-respected scholar on development, on Africa, and - growing out of her experience in Rwanda - on genocide, she is an author and editor; with six books to her name.

"Finally, the University Council would like to take this opportunity to thank Prof. Freida Brown for her magnanimous facilitation during the transition between our former Vice- Chancellor and Prof. Ensign. Words cannot express how grateful we are as the University community for your selfless service to this institution," reads the letter dated July 18, 2022.

The private university kicked off its search for a new vice-chancellor on November 11, 2021. The search was conducted through a United Kingdom-based recruitment firm, Oxford HR.