Dr. Howard Tennant of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Sharon Tennant, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the age of 81 years.
He served as the University of Lethbridge’s fourth president and vice-chancellor from 1987-2000 and subsequently taught in the Faculty of Management.
Howard stewarded the University through some very difficult years and positioned our institution in a manner that allowed it to grow and serve students and communities well after his tenure. His dedication to the University continued long after his tenure as president through continued teaching, community service and philanthropic efforts to support students.
Howard will also be remembered for the incredible contributions he made to the broader post-secondary sector and beyond. He served as Chair for the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and on the boards of Alberta Science and Research Authority, National Educational Advisory Board, the Alberta Science Literacy Association, and the National Research Council Canada. He also served as Chair of the Alberta Environment Monitoring Board. Howard’s commitment to community is well understood and his dedication changed many lives for the better. He is a member of the Order of Canada, was inducted into the Kainai Chieftainship in 1991, and was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Lethbridge in 2005.
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