Ex-U.S secretary of state, Hilary Clinton becomes first female chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast
By Kalu Nwokoro Idika
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Former United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has officially become the first ever female Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland
This was confirmed in a statement by the prestigious University through its official Website.
The institution said Hilary Clinton as an internationally recognised public servant, has strong ties with Queen’s and Northern Ireland, especially because of her outstanding contribution to peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
The statement read, “Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton is the University’s 11th and first female Chancellor. An internationally recognised public servant, Secretary Clinton has strong links with Queen’s and Northern Ireland, especially because of her outstanding contribution to peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
“In October 2018, she received an Honorary Degree from the University for her exceptional public service.
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“She is a strong advocate for Northern Ireland and an inspirational role model for the Queen’s community.
However, other notable figures were also acknowledged by the University
“We are delighted to to welcome into our University community; Bronagh Hinds, Professor Monica McWilliams, Jane Morrice, Pearl Sagar OBE, Valerie M. Burke, Mark Dowds, Dr Jagdish Gandhi, Sir George Hamilton QPM, Shirley McCay, Feargal McCormack, Lisa McGee, Marie-Thérèse McGivern, Julie Sinnamon, Norman Houston OBE (Posthumous Award).
