Office of the President

President Alan ShepardProfessor Alan Shepard is Western’s
11th President & Vice-Chancellor
PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY
Speaking & Engagement Requests
Video Series

New and Noteworthy

Research and Innovation, International

Western recruits renowned severe storm risk and resilience expert as Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair

Community Impact and Partnership

Western’s Community Legal Services moving to downtown London

Research and Innovation

Eight Western projects awarded Canada Foundation for Innovation funding



Important Initiatives


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All in Campaign
A grand collaboration
for Canada and the world

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The Impact Project
Never has a discussion of impact been
more important

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Promoting, recognizing, celebrating
and engaging various voices around campus

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Indigenous Initiatives
Elevating Indigenous voices
and presence across campus

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Entrepreneurship
Cultivating the spirit of
innovation on campus



Video Updates


Delighted to welcome Professor Seth Guikema as Western's first Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada. Seth’s expertise in risk analysis and climate resilience will strengthen the world-class research already underway at Western's Faculty of Engineering, advancing solutions that help future-proof our planet. Read more



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.