Brian Stevenson, BA, MA, PhD

BA, MA, PhD

Few have been as committed to academic excellence at The University of Winnipeg as Dr. Brian Stevenson.

Serving as UWinnipeg’s Provost and Vice-President, Academic from 2006 to 2010, Dr. Stevenson enhanced UWinnipeg’s presence locally, nationally, and globally. Leaning on expertise gained from several roles, he brought steady leadership to his post and imparted a vision that propelled the University to greater heights.

Among the many initiatives Dr. Stevenson led during his time at UWinnipeg was the establishment of the Faculty of Business and Economics. Dr. Stevenson fostered an environment of collaboration through which the creation of new graduate programs enabled Global College to become part of an international network of universities engaged in graduate Indigenous development studies.

His extraordinary efforts expanded beyond academic offerings. In fact, increasing access to education was among his greatest achievements.

His commitment to accessibility for low-income students helped shape the present-day campus, and strategies implemented by Dr. Stevenson assisted in attracting Indigenous students, new Canadians, and adult learners. He also took the leadership to implement supports, such as the Opportunity Fund and the Model School.

Since his departure from UWinnipeg, Dr. Stevenson has continued to change the landscape of post-secondary education in Canada, as he is presently the President and CEO of University Partnerships at Navitas North America.

In recognition of his visionary leadership and significant contributions to the institution, The University of Winnipeg is proud to honour Dr. Brian Stevenson with Fellowship in United College.