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Aurora College says it has appointed an interim president, till a brand new one is put in.
A information launch from the N.W.T. faculty on Thursday says Nora Houlahan, who’s a principal and vice chairman tutorial at Yorkville University in B.C., will take over the function beginning May 4.
Yorkville University is a non-public, for-profit faculty.
Angela James, who started a five-year-term as president for Aurora College in 2024, retired abruptly earlier this month. The faculty didn’t give a motive for her early retirement.
The information launch says Houlahan brings greater than 20 years of expertise to the function, and has held numerous positions on the University of British Columbia, the Institute of Indigenous Government, and University of the Fraser Valley.
Heather McCagg-Nystrom is ready to proceed as appearing president till Houlahan begins her duties.
Houlahan referred to as it an “honour” to be appointed president.
“This is an exciting time for the N.W.T. and I look forward to providing stability during this transition period in the interim role,” she stated within the launch.
Angela James was not the primary individual to step down as Aurora College president with out public clarification. In 2018, Jayne Arychuk resigned after six years as president and in addition gave no motive for her departure.
Former chair of Aurora College, Joseph Handley, who stepped down in 2025 – a 12 months earlier than his time period was set to finish – has referred to as out a poor working environment between the varsity and the N.W.T. authorities.
