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, Philanthropy

Margaret Atwood honours Graeme Gibson with new bird research chair at Western

Research and Innovation, Announcements

Western to build Bioconvergence Centre for transformative health research, impact

Community Impact and Partnership, Teaching

Schulich family medicine residents support primary care in Southwestern Ontario



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


Graeme Gibson’s legacy as a celebrated author and champion of bird conservation will live on through a $1-million gift to Western University from his partner, literary icon Margaret Atwood. 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.