Professor Alan Shepard is an accomplished academic leader and scholar of early modern England, literature, science and theatre who is passionate about the future of innovation and the future of universities. He became Western’s 11th President & Vice-Chancellor in July 2019. Read more about President Shepard in his bio.
New and Noteworthy
Four Western faculty named to Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list
November 19, 2020Donna Kotsopoulos to become new dean of Western’s Faculty of Education
November 10, 2020Video Updates
November 5, 2020: Alan Shepard talks about leadership at the 2020 Kids Power Conference, hosted by Investing in Children.
Important Initiatives
Photo Gallery
President Shepard connects with Western stakeholders across campus, across the local and regional community, across Canada and abroad. This photo gallery is a sample of candid moments with students, faculty, staff, alumni, visiting scholars, community and business leaders, government officials and other important dignitaries who contribute in vital ways to Western’s dynamic academic environment.
