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

Teaching, Entrepreneurship

Western, RBC, The Globe and Mail team up to offer free program for aspiring entrepreneurs

May 16, 2022

Community Impact and Partnership

Western’s downtown site to bolster community connections

May 10, 2022

Student Success, Teaching

Western Engineering launches artificial intelligence specialization program

May 05, 2022



Important Initiatives


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Sexual Violence Prevention
 Working to create a campus
culture of safety and respect

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COVID-19 Response
Important updates on our
phased return to campus

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Anti-Racism
Building a more just future for
all students, staff and faculty

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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

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Data Strategy
Responding to the information
needs of the 21 st century



Video Updates

 





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.