Office of the President

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

Announcements, Research and Innovation

Wildlife tracking project receives new Canada Foundation for Innovation funding

March 13, 2024

Announcements, Research and Innovation

Six new Canada Research Chairs named at Western

March 13, 2024



Important Initiatives




Video Updates

 

Campus Conversation with Kalley Armstrong

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3





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.