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Western, RBC, The Globe and Mail team up to offer free program for aspiring entrepreneurs
May 16, 2022New online course teaches step-by-step process of starting, growing successful business
Western’s downtown site to bolster community connections
May 10, 202213 projects chosen to strengthen learning, partnerships at 450 Talbot building
Western Engineering launches artificial intelligence specialization program
May 05, 2022Interdisciplinary approach marries traditional engineering subjects with AI fundamentals
Western launches new scholarships for Black and Indigenous students
May 05, 2022Awards strengthen support for diverse, equity-deserving students
Western’s new provost shares first impressions, plans to build connections
May 02, 2022Q&A with Florentine Strzelczyk
Western grad David Simmonds receives Harry Jerome leadership award
April 29, 2022Community leader a champion for equity, inclusion
Western invests in sustainable, equitable future
April 29, 2022Budget 2022-23 supports university’s strategic priorities
Decarbonization key to Western’s net-zero emissions investment goal
April 29, 2022Western rolls out responsible investing strategy, outlines pathways to sustainability
Western first in Canada, third in world in global impact, sustainability rankings
April 27, 2022Times Higher Education grades universities' efforts to match UN Sustainable Development Goals
Western team wins Governor General medal for kids’ hearing-aid tech
April 26, 2022Innovation award recognizes audiology team for world-class software
Students bring home $5K prize for health tech go-to-market pitch
April 22, 2022Science meets business at Proteus Innovation Competition
Inaugural neuroscience fellows ‘looking to make a difference’
April 22, 2022Three researchers exploring novel ways to study the brain
Designing frugal medical devices among projects receiving Western strategic grants
April 20, 2022$13.3M awarded in first two of three funding rounds
New Western Research chair working towards gender-equitable, low-carbon economy
April 14, 2022Gender and women’s studies prof Bipasha Baruah named new Strategic Focus chair
Western honours this year’s most outstanding educators
April 07, 2022Nine faculty members, anatomy education team recognized for excellence, innovation
Western’s sustainability champions go the distance
March 31, 2022University honours commitment, innovation of eco-advocates
Western announces $600K in new funding for globally displaced students, scholars
March 30, 2022Bursaries, awards and living assistance among additional supports
Western alumni among Canada’s ‘changemakers’
March 24, 2022Shadi McIsaac, Denis Nagasaki, Sarah Landstreet, recognized as emerging leaders finding solutions to the world's most challenging problems
Western community remembers philanthropist Sonia Labatt
March 22, 2022Legacy marked with commitment to make ‘a healthier, more equitable and more just place'
Western students take on challenge to help solve world’s problems
March 22, 2022World’s Challenge Challenge final competition March 24
New Western specialization links AI and health research
March 21, 2022One-of-a-kind collaboration to help grad students use machine learning to solve complex health, medical issues
Chakrabarti, Barmby, and Luginaah named Distinguished University Professors
March 17, 2022Award recognizes careers of excellence in teaching, research, leadership
Western extends system of support for students, faculty affected by Ukraine crisis
March 10, 2022Series of actions ensures access to financial aid, academic accommodations, mental health services
Western takes steps to enhance safety on campus
March 03, 2022Improved lighting, more patrols, more after-hours staffing among enhanced safety measures
‘Never say can’t’: Western Mustang wins courage award
March 02, 2022Internationally ranked para athlete Madison Wilson-Walker 2022 Jeffrey Reed Courage Award recipient
Western stands in solidarity with Ukraine
March 02, 2022University issues statement on the war in Ukraine
Western raises more than $617K for local United Way
February 24, 2022University community’s generosity continues to be among highest in the region
4 Western students named Cansbridge Fellows
February 24, 2022Prestigious fellowship includes a $10,000 scholarship, summer internship in Asia
Western researchers receive $1.25M in federal funding
February 23, 2022More than half a million of grant money for research to develop complex disease profiles
Western launches new creative arts and production program
February 17, 2022Creativity, collaboration, community cornerstones of new BA major
Western issues COVID-19 updates following Ontario announcement
February 17, 2022Vaccination, mask mandates remain as all students return to in-person learning Feb. 28
Bell-Western 5G network enabling solutions to real-world challenges
February 16, 2022Researchers test-drive super-speed connectivity through 8 innovative projects
Western tops Canada for most student-athletes achieving academic excellence
February 09, 2022Mustangs scholar-athletes recognized in U Sports Academic All-Canadians national list
Community, cross-campus collaboration drives anti-violence work
February 07, 2022Looking ahead to the fall, interim recommendations focus on student safety, well-being
Research that drives meaningful impact
February 03, 2022At the helm of Western Research, Lesley Rigg rallies campus community with new strategic plan
Florentine Strzelczyk named provost and vice-president (academic)
February 03, 2022Distinguished humanities scholar, academic leader joins Western May 1
Students begin unique training to prevent sexual violence
January 31, 2022Two-part training for students in residence brings ‘really difficult conversations’ to the fore
Enhancing student supports and spaces: ‘It’s our number one priority’
January 27, 2022Western begins its return to in-person learning next week, looks ahead to fall term
Western appoints AVP for innovation, partnerships
January 26, 2022David Muir tasked with connecting research, industry, government to create greater impact
New home for student health and wellness services in Thames Hall
January 20, 2022Welcoming, inclusive site provides single-entry point, shorter wait times
Western gets gold STARS for sustainability
January 20, 2022International ratings system paves way to ‘make global change happen’
Western to increase residence capacity for first-year students this fall
January 19, 2022Renovations to Bayfield Hall will help the university fulfill its first-year residence guarantee
Education professor to lead international group
January 14, 2022Shelley Taylor reflects on global educators' role in diversity, social justice advocacy
Western announces phased approach to return-to-class
January 14, 2022Staggered plan an effort to slow COVID-19 transmission
Scholar, curator named Canada Research Chair
January 12, 2022Sarah Smith to focus work on cultural diplomacy
Western chemists engage in ‘game-changer’ metals research
January 12, 2022Pioneering project to prevent corrosion part of $24M New Frontiers Research grant
Mustangs mourn loss of storied football coach Larry Haylor
January 07, 2022‘The only thing that exceeded his passion for football, was the love for his family’
Western remembers sports legend Darwin Semotiuk
January 06, 2022Coach, professor and administrator a ‘transformational leader’
Order of Canada honours for alumni
January 04, 2022Eight Western graduates among 135 new appointees
Stories of community-engaged learning at Western
January 04, 2022Partnerships with 200+ non-profit organizations benefit agencies and students
Alumni named to London Inc.’s 20 under 40
December 22, 2021Western grads top list of inspiring Londoners
Western delaying start of winter term, shifting to virtual classes
December 17, 2021Preemptive measures prompted by increasing Omicron variant concerns
Staff recognized for going ‘above and beyond’
December 16, 2021The 2021 recipients of the annual Western Award of Excellence
Nathalie Des Rosiers, Sonya Nigam to conduct independent review
December 15, 2021Review is latest in a series of measures to strengthen campus safety, address gender-based and sexual violence
Western moves exams online
December 14, 2021Mustangs shine in 2021
December 13, 2021Year-end highlights of Western’s athletics achievements
Western and St. Joseph’s partnership augments violence-survivor services
December 08, 2021St. Joseph’s Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment program team to provide additional on-campus care to students
PhD candidate recipient of Prime Minister’s teaching excellence award
December 07, 2021High school educator Lisa Anne Floyd recognized for advocacy in computer science learning for youth
NEST receives City of London diversity award
December 03, 2021Recognition given for work in support of diversity, inclusivity, human rights
New lecture series brings issue of domestic violence to the fore
December 02, 2021Peter Jaffe Lectures launches on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Leadership institute receives $3.5-million investment
November 26, 2021New funding to build on leader character development programs
Western graduates among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
November 25, 2021Honour recognizes outstanding young Canadians under age 40
Western to host national forum on reconciliation
November 24, 2021Local First Nations communities to be key partners, bringing wisdom and insight
New summer program to help women pursue fund management career
November 23, 2021vey’s Women in Asset Management course open to second-year undergrad students
Mustangs Hall of Fame celebrates athletic greatness
November 19, 2021Honorees include lifetime legends Helen Luckman, Jack Cowin
Western signs national charter to fight anti-Black racism in higher ed
November 18, 2021Scarborough Charter brings together Canadian universities, colleges committed to equity, diversity, inclusion
Western alumni make Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women list
November 18, 2021Leaders recognized for 'strength, fearlessness, resilience, heart’
Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs
November 12, 2021Founders program builds skills and community for 10 business-minded students in its inaugural year
Two graduate students make city’s Green Leader list
November 10, 2021Eco-fashion advocate and bird champion recognized by London environmentalists
Loran scholar creates platform to support Black-owned businesses
November 08, 2021Abygail Montague among three Western award recipients selected for strength of character, commitment to service and entrepreneurial spirit.
Increasing access to international opportunities
November 05, 2021Western receives $3M investment to help more students gain global skills
Responsible investing contributes to significant carbon footprint reduction
November 04, 2021Regular measurement of emissions shows five-year drop in carbon footprint of Western’s long-term public equity investments
Fostering agents of change to prevent gender-based, sexual violence
November 02, 2021Western's Man|Made program, facilitated by Anova, focuses on healthy masculinity and sexuality
Work begins for Western’s new residence health and safety advisors
November 01, 2021Unique program part of continued progress on student safety, sexual violence prevention
Western Engineering awards new diversity-focused fellowship
November 01, 2021Two doctoral candidates receive inaugural Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology Momentum Fellowship
Virus researcher among Undergraduate Award recipients
October 27, 2021Western students recognized for research excellence in global competition
Western joins North American climate change coalition
October 26, 2021UC3 members commit to sustainable actions, sharing best practices among 23 universities
Kelly Greene first Indigenous artist-in-residence
October 26, 2021Western grads receive prestigious medal
October 22, 20212021 Governor General’s Gold Medal given for academic excellence
Special coverage: Fall convocation 2021
October 21, 2021Western News celebrates the Fall Class of 2021
Western welcomes USC recommendations for safer campus
October 19, 2021Student input and engagement critical in the work to eliminate sexual and gender-based violence
Vaccination rate at Western nears 100 per cent
October 18, 2021Mandatory vaccinations among several measures contributing to a successful return to in-person classes
Western names gender-based and sexual violence action committee co-chairs
October 07, 2021Terry McQuaid, Nadine Wathen lead new group to support student safety
We all learn together: Opiyo Oloya
October 06, 2021Conversation on Western's equity census and the start of a new journey
Western goes downtown with new property buy
October 04, 2021Planned space will bring community, culture, academics in one roof
Western renames iconic stadium to Western Alumni Stadium
October 02, 2021New name follows $1.4M gift from Alumni Association
New $1M-gift drives Western entrepreneurial programs
September 29, 2021Funding will support student entrepreneurs, programming, innovation building
New space envisions Indigenous ‘home’ on campus
September 29, 2021Indigenous Learning Space set to open in 2022
Western ranks 43rd in world for graduate employability
September 28, 2021New global report places Western in top eight per cent of more than 670 institutions
Western offers scholarships to Afghan refugees
September 27, 2021Five students, two scholars-at-risk to receive ‘wrap-around aid’ amid international crisis
Summer program gives undergrads immersive research feel
September 27, 2021BrainsCAN internship aims to promote diversity in neuroscience research
Prioritizing student safety on and off campus
September 23, 2021Culture change needs ‘collective effort’: Shepard
Mandatory sexual violence awareness and prevention training begins for students
September 22, 2021Part of Western’s new student safety action plan
Western supports student-led walkout
September 17, 2021'A difficult but important day to honour survivors'
Western launches action plan and Task Force on Sexual Violence and Student Safety
September 16, 2021New measures part of broader effort to address campus culture
President Shepard on community safety
September 14, 2021'Sexual violence will never be tolerated on our campus'
Math whiz teen enters Western with $80K Schulich Leaders award
September 08, 2021Six high-achieving students earn prestigious scholarships to Western
Western researchers receive royal recognition
September 07, 2021Professors Carolyn McLeod and Catherine Neish named among the nation’s top scholars by the Royal Society of Canada
Western welcomes first National Indigenous Scholarship recipients
September 07, 2021Recognized for academic excellence, commitment to community, three Indigenous students make up first cohort
From vaccination to ventilation: A safe return to in-person learning
September 01, 2021Western ready to welcome campus community back for fall term
Classroom ventilation exceeds standards: report
August 31, 2021Ventilation in all classrooms at Western meets – and in most cases exceeds – the high standards of measurement to prevent potential ...
Corrosion expert to aid safe storage of used nuclear fuel
August 25, 2021Western’s research program gets huge boost with new $1.1M gift from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Western strengthens COVID-19 vaccine policy
August 25, 2021Latest step further supports increased vaccination rates
Nuclear waste-storage research gets $3.3M grant
August 17, 2021Western scientists engage with best international minds to ensure safe storage of used nuclear fuel
Western to require proof of vaccination for campus community
August 11, 2021Campus-wide policy gets support from public health unit
Bridge-check tech among research grants
August 11, 2021Nine innovative research projects at Western receive funding through John R. Evans Leadership Fund
Feds invest $10M in regional health-tech hub
August 10, 2021Waterloo, Western universities team up to help drive health innovation and job creation
Indigenous environmental health research secures $1.3M grant
August 06, 2021Funds to support professor Diana Lewis’ work measuring impact of industrial development on Indigenous communities
Western launches COVID-19 vaccine survey
August 03, 2021Results will inform planning for safe return to campus this fall
Province announces $2.6M for novel 3D imaging research
July 19, 2021Colleges and Universities Minister Jill Dunlop lauds Western research excellence during labs tour
Scholarships honour victims of anti-Muslim attack
July 16, 2021Awards commemorate Madiha Salman and Salman Afzaal, support future grad students
Western PhD students named Vanier scholars
July 15, 20215 candidates recognized for leadership and research
Opiyo Oloya to lead Western’s equity work
July 13, 2021Renowned advocate for social justice and human rights named associate vice-president of equity, diversity and inclusion
Western invests $6 million to support new EDI initiatives
June 25, 2021Funding continues commitment to systemic change, marks ‘crucial moment' in history
Western offers deepest sympathies to Indigenous communities
June 24, 2021University stands with Indigenous students, staff and faculty
A bold future together
June 23, 2021With the launch of a new strategic plan, the next chapter in Western’s future takes shape
12 Western scientists and scholars named Canada Research Chairs
June 15, 2021From climate change to neuroscience, scope of Western research expertise grows
Family came to Canada for a better future
June 09, 2021Western remembers lives of four Londoners – including a PhD student and her alumnus husband – killed in what police are calling a hate ...
Beyond 215 hours of mourning: A statement to the community
June 09, 2021We all have a role to play in championing and sustaining Indigenization and decolonization
Western moves up in QS World University Rankings
June 09, 2021The university jumps 33 spots to place 170th in the world among more than 1,300 ranked universities
Western stands with Muslim community
June 07, 2021University and affiliates condemn racist attack
Safety first: Western mandates vaccinations for students in residence
May 27, 2021The university is preparing for a full return to in-person classes this fall.
Scholarship@Western reaches 10 million downloads
May 26, 2021The free-to-all electronic repository includes research in more than 1,100 disciplines
Western attracts $1 million to advance virtual learning
May 17, 2021An Indigenous languages revitalization program is among ten projects receiving eCampusOntario grants
Alumnus John A. Schweitzer donates $4 million in art to Western
May 13, 2021Montreal-based artist hopes to inspire others to give
Tima Bansal and Amit Garg awarded Western’s top research honour
May 13, 2021Hellmuth Prizes recognize the impact of Ivey researcher in business sustainability and Schulich Medicine kidney scientist.
$5.5-million gift expands entrepreneurship opportunities at Western
May 06, 2021Investment from Pierre L. Morrissette Family Foundation provides campus-wide access to entrepreneurial research, education and programming
900,000 COVID-19 tests moved through Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s PaLM labs
April 29, 2021The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PaLM) clinical labs support seven public health units, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, ...
Canadian Payroll Association funds Financial Wellness Lab at Western
April 29, 2021The gift supports researchers translating data-driven insights into tools Canadians can use to improve their financial resilience
$1.75-million investment in Ivey set to advance public policy and diversity
April 28, 2021Thanks to a generous gift from Power Corporation of Canada, Canada Life, and IGM Financial, Ivey’s capacity to advance public policy and ...
Western in top 5% in sustainability, impact rankings
April 22, 2021Sustainability research, policy and practice earn Western high placement among global peers.
Western trio honoured with Distinguished University Professorships
April 22, 2021Kim Baines, Glenn Bauman, and Deborah Laliberte-Rudman are being recognized for sustained excellence in scholarship
Michael Kim to become new dean of Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music
April 22, 2021The Juilliard-trained pianist is also an accomplished academic administrator.
Western budget focuses on bold, strategic growth
April 22, 2021The 2021-2022 budget invests more deeply in the university's academic and research mission.
Brescia names Lauretta Frederking new top leader
April 21, 2021The new Brescia president will help the institution elevate its brand, profile and international presence.
Western introduces new climate change major
April 20, 2021The program will examine the climate crisis by integrating perspectives from science, social science and the humanities
Western celebrates top teaching talent
April 15, 2021Outstanding faculty members and a team of course designers are being honoured for excellence
Summer internship programs aim to help students and faculty
April 06, 2021Up to 400 positions available, including 300 undergraduate research internships
Western establishes first EDI advisory council
March 25, 2021Western's equity, diversity and inclusion advisory council members are (top: left to right) Bipasha Baruah, David B. Simmonds, Candace ...
Supporting the next generation of women in engineering
March 24, 2021Alexander Charles Spencer Faculty of Engineering Building. Image from Faculty of Engineering
Western joins Business + Higher Education Roundtable
March 18, 2021National group aims to create access to work-integrated learning for every student.
Three Western alumni recognized as YMCA Women of Excellence
March 16, 2021Michelle Baldwin, Michele Beaudoin and Kyle MacDonald are being celebrated for their contributions to London and the surrounding community.
Western partners with London Economic Development Corp to help new grads launch careers
March 15, 2021New pilot program helps graduates from the Faculty of Social Science with future employment by creating 12-month, full-time, paid apprenticeship ...
‘We can’t let our guard down’: Western urges vigilance following community outbreak
March 11, 2021The university reminds students to follow public health guidelines.
Western adopts report recommendations to improve accessibility
March 01, 2021Establishing a student advisory committee and hiring an accessibility engagement coordinator are among immediate actions.
Western plans return to in-person classes this September
February 26, 2021“We expect to return to face-to-face instruction, and more of the on-campus experiences we all love, this coming September,” said ...
Western names Jeff O’Hagan as Vice-President, University Advancement
February 24, 2021The alumnus and former Western fundraiser brings deep experience in the postsecondary and healthcare sectors.
5G network opens new avenues for research and student support
February 23, 2021The super-fast, smart network enables new research and can help students thrive at Western.
Black History Month a call to spark change
February 08, 2021The month is an opportunity to ‘use the lessons of history as a force for change now and into the future.’
Western among top 50 Canadian workplaces: Forbes survey
February 08, 2021Western has been named among Canada’s 50 best employers, based on an independent ranking conducted for Forbes.
Ivey scholarship recipient compelled to give back
February 03, 2021For Alanna La Rose, receiving Ivey’s MBA Indigenous Entrance Scholarship comes with a personal call to action.
Art, up-close and from a distance
February 01, 2021The pandemic prompted a show of 'separate togetherness' at Western's Artlab.
Scholarship recipient carries legacy of Iranian friends
January 29, 2021PhD student Payam Momeni is inaugural recipient of a scholarship in honour of four Western students who perished aboard Flight PS752.
More than words: Marking progress on Western’s Indigenous Strategic Plan
January 27, 2021Candace Brunette-Debassige shares highlights from 2020 report
Help us develop Western's next strategic plan
January 20, 2021New website outlines how students, faculty, staff, and alumni can engage in the process.
Engineering fellowships created for Indigenous and Black doctoral students
January 18, 2021Western is among six Ontario universities that have together created new fellowships for Indigenous and Black students pursuing doctoral degrees ...
Scholarships launched in memory of Iranian students
January 08, 2021Chemistry student Hadis Hayatdavoudi and three other Western students aboard Flight PS752 will be remembered through scholarships.
Notable Western researchers, scholars, alumni appointed to Orders of Canada and Ontario
January 04, 2021A combat surgeon and English professor emeritus are among several Western-connected Canadians to be celebrated with top national and provincial ...
Abe Oudshoorn, Betty Anne Younker, alumni make Mayor’s Honour List
January 04, 2021More than half the recipients have Western connections
Christy R. Bressette to lead Indigenous Initiatives at Western
December 21, 2020A recognized leader in Indigenous education, Christy R. Bressette has been appointed Western University’s first vice-provost and associate ...
Honouring exceptional commitment in a year of change
December 11, 2020The 2020 Western Award of Excellence represents the highest honour for staff achievement at the university.
Western’s Linda Hasenfratz and Max Smith appointed to COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force
December 04, 2020The Ontario government has appointed Western chancellor Linda Hasenfratz and Western bioethicist Maxwell Smith among eight members of the ...
Lisa Saksida and eight Western alumnae among Canada’s most powerful women
December 03, 2020Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Lisa Saksida and eight Western alumnae have been named recipients of the 2020 Canada’s ...
Western alumni, honorary degree recipients named to the Order of Canada
December 02, 2020Western partners with Indspire, creates Indigenous bursaries
December 02, 2020Western is providing additional support for Indigenous students through a partnership with Indspire, a charity led by alumna Roberta Jamieson, ...
Royal Society celebrates six Western scholars
November 27, 2020Four Western researchers were named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), commonly recognized as the country’s top honour in the ...
New Education scholarships for Indigenous grad students and people living with disabilities
November 27, 2020Western is clearing a pathway for people who have historically faced social and economic barriers, with a new scholarship program for graduate ...
Four Western faculty named to Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list
November 19, 2020Western researchers whose groundbreaking work has earned them a spot on the 2020 Highly Cited list: professors X. A. (Andy) Sun, Brian Feagan, ...
Provost Andrew Hrymak pivots to special advisor role for sustainability and partnerships
November 19, 2020Western University's Andy Hrymak has been named special advisor on industry partnerships, the green economy and sustainability. He has been ...
Donna Kotsopoulos to become new dean of Western’s Faculty of Education
November 10, 2020Currently a professor of management and organizational studies at Huron University College with adjunct research faculty appointments in ...
Nick Harney to become new dean of Western’s Faculty of Social Science
November 10, 2020Harney, who is currently head of the department of sociology, anthropology and criminology at the University of Windsor, will serve a five-year ...
President renews sustainability committee for greener campus
November 10, 2020Western is accelerating its sustainability efforts with a renewed advisory committee that will guide the university’s environmental strategy ...
Vanguard innovator may have found first-ever sepsis treatment
November 04, 2020Researcher Dr. Qingping Feng is proof of the axiom it takes years to become an overnight success.
Western and affiliates offer aid to students raised in foster care
October 27, 2020Jane Kovarikova is a Western doctoral student advocating for policy changes to benefit people who 'age out' of child welfare. She is the ...
Top honours for graduate students
October 27, 2020Award winners from left to right: Armin Geraili, Elaine Kwok, Moriah Sokolowski
Anti-racism advisors: Paving the way for change
October 22, 2020As special advisors on anti-racism, Nicole Kaniki and Bertha Garcia are laying the foundation for an interim advisory council on equity, diversity ...
Students prepare 1,000 hygiene kits for community
October 21, 2020Students participating in Western OServes prepared 1,000 bags of hygiene products, which were delivered Wednesday to community centres.
Western ranks first in global undergrad competition
September 21, 2020Four Western students have been named top scholars – more winners than from any other university – at the 2020 Global Undergraduate ...
Royal Society celebrates five Western scholars
September 09, 2020New Royal Society of Canada honours go to Western scholars Lisa Saksida, Jing (Jin) Jiang, Peter Jaffe, Slobodan Simonovic and Jessica Grahn.
Back to school: A fall term like no other
September 03, 2020September’s return to class at Western always promises a fresh start and new optimism. This fall, Western is aiming for a clean slate in ...
Six Western students awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships
August 20, 2020Enrolled in Engineering and Science, they have diverse interests from dance and theatre to robotics and competitive swimming.
Wellness director to bring Western to ‘leading edge’ of student supports
August 18, 2020Wellness director to bring Western to ‘leading edge’ of student supports.
Feds fund innovative Western research
August 14, 2020Six Western faculties and schools will share almost $3.6 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
New Parr Centre for Thriving at Western bolsters proactive support for student mental health
August 11, 2020A $9.2-million gift from Jeff and Shelley Parr has helped Western University launch a centre dedicated to student mental health and well-being.
Nicole Kaniki and Bertha Garcia named special advisors on anti-racism
August 06, 2020Dr. Nicole Kaniki and Dr. Bertha Garcia will help Western lay the foundation for a sustained strategy to combat racism on campus.
CIFAR grants awarded for COVID-19 research in child, brain health
July 28, 2020Daniel Ansari, Adrian Owen awarded Manulife CIFAR Population Health and Wellbeing grants to study the long-term health effects of COVID-19.
$2.5M Gray family donation supports aging and mobility research
July 28, 2020A gift from William and Lynne Gray has created a first-in-Canada research chair in mobility and aging.
Engineering researchers receive COVID-related grants
July 24, 2020Two Western researchers have received funding for partnership research projects to help understand and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Four new Canada Research Chairs for Western, two renewed
July 24, 2020Two chairs, in business sustainability and neuroscience, have been renewed.
Kelly Cole named President/CEO of Sunnybrook Foundation
July 14, 2020Kelly Cole, Vice-President fostered the growth of the university’s collaborative fundraising programs and alumni engagement initiatives.
Mark Daley named CIFAR Vice-President (Research)
July 09, 2020Mark Daley, Western’s Special Advisor to the President on Data Strategy, has been appointed Vice-President (Research) for the CIFAR.
Western exploring new London partnerships as Continuing Studies returns to Main Campus
July 06, 2020Western Continuing Studies will relocate from Citi Plaza to Main Campus in Fall 2021, as the university continues to explore local partnerships.
Cheryl Forchuk, Jeremy McNeil earn 2020 Hellmuth Prizes
July 02, 2020Nursing professor Cheryl Forchuk and Biology professor Jeremy McNeil have been awarded the 2020 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
Western creates new leadership role, advisory council to chart a path forward for anti-racism
June 22, 2020Western will create a new leadership role and an advisory council that will guide university-wide efforts to develop a sustained strategy for ...
Western creates new leadership role, advisory council to chart a path forward for anti-racism
June 22, 2020Western will create a new leadership role and an advisory council that will guide university-wide efforts to develop a sustained strategy for ...
Trio of PhD candidates named Vanier Scholars
June 19, 2020Three Western PhD candidates – all from the social sciences and humanities competition – have been named among 166 nationwide ...
Banting Fellowship puts postdoc’s work in motion
June 19, 2020BrainsCAN postdoctoral scholar Jonathan Michaels was awarded a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to continue his work around brain activity during ...
Western signs climate charter; sustainability work continues
June 18, 2020Western has joined more than a dozen research-intensive Canadian universities to battle climate change through sustainable investing – part ...
Stephen Poloz named Chair of Lawrence Centre Advisory Council
June 15, 2020A trio of Western alumni, including the former head of the nation’s central bank, have been named to guide the university’s top ...
New office elevates Indigenous presence across campus
June 12, 2020Western efforts to bring Indigenous voices to the leadership table and an Indigenous presence to all levels of work, study and research across ...
Western moves up in QS World University Rankings
June 12, 2020Western researchers were top in Canada for research output for the second year in a row, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World ...
Western partners with Bell on 5G research initiative
June 11, 2020To accelerate 5G innovation in Canada, Western has partnered with Bell Canada to turn the campus into a ‘living lab’ that will help ...
President Alan Shepard’s Address to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
June 08, 2020On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Western President Alan Shepard presented to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. The session focussed on ...
President's Anti-Racism Working Group
June 08, 2020President Alan Shepard's update on the final report of the Anti-Racism Working Group that began its work in January.
Update on return to campus timeline
June 05, 2020President Shepard updates faculty and staff on a phased return to campus.
University investment pushes pandemic research forward
May 13, 2020Western-led research aiding humanity and recovery efforts during disease outbreaks boosted thanks to university support.
Labatt family gift supports nursing education and research
May 13, 2020Research, community involvement and technology at the heart of $5-million gift to Western from Arthur and Sonia Labatt.
Discovery Grants back 75 Western research projects
May 07, 2020Seventy-five university research projects across seven faculties received more than $13.8 million in NSERC Discovery Grants.
Western names Lesley Rigg as Vice-President
April 27, 2020Internationally recognized academic leader Lesley Rigg joins Western as Vice-President (Research) August 1, 2020.
Western ranked among world’s top universities
April 23, 2020Western stands firmly among the world’s top universities in its commitment to social and economic impact, according to THE Impact Rankings.
Western researchers earn SSHRC Insight Grants
April 22, 2020Twenty Western researchers across six faculties received more than $2.7 million in funding.
CIHR awards $1M to study treatment for first responders with PTSD
April 21, 2020A study co-led by researchers at Western and McMaster on a new approach to treat public safety personnel with PTSD receives close to $1 million.
Summer program opens research up to undergrads
April 21, 2020Initiative helping undergraduates gain experience and summer jobs during COVID-19 crisis driving strategic priority forward.
Network rallies research to combat pandemic
April 13, 2020Experiment launched to meet challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic hoped to resonate long after crisis passes.
Musicologist Grier named Guggenheim Fellow
April 13, 2020Western musicologist James Grier awarded Guggenheim Fellowship as one of seven Canadians among prestigious recipient list.
El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours
April 08, 2020Engineering professor Hesham El Naggar and Health Sciences professor Joy MacDermid receive Distinguished University Professorships.
Western fund to support pandemic research
April 02, 2020New $1-million catalyst fund to support university research efforts focused on resilience and recovery from disease outbreaks.
Advanced Manufacturing pivots to face shields
March 29, 2020Western teams across campus are supporting production of low-cost, substantively effective medical face shields for use in hospitals.
Conflict zone tech deploys to COVID-19 front lines
March 24, 2020Applying lessons learned in war zones half a world away, Dr. Tarek Loubani is helping front-line health-care workers at home combat COVID-19.
Federal funding backs Western COVID-19 research
March 20, 2020Western researchers receive $998,840 toward establishing and testing an effective vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 – the virus behind COVID-19.
Western University researchers begin work on COVID-19 vaccine
March 19, 2020A multidisciplinary team of Western University joining global research effort to develop vaccine.
Researcher ‘optimistic’ as crisis hits close to home
March 19, 2020COVID-19 pandemic causes professional and personal worlds of Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Saverio Stranges to collide.
Med students unite to aid health-care colleagues
March 18, 2020Medical students rally to support local communities and health-care colleagues during COVID-19 pandemic.
University rallies to move courses online
March 17, 2020As hundreds of courses go online this week, the university community is embracing a brave new world of e-teaching.
Student team delivers during COVID-19 crisis
March 16, 2020Western students set up a grocery shop-and-delivery service for at-risk Londoners during COVID-19 pandemic.
Eight faculty honoured for teaching excellence
March 12, 2020Eight exceptional faculty members awarded Western’s highest honours for excellence in teaching, leading, and inspiring their students.
President’s statement on COVID-19 effort
March 12, 2020Western classes move online March 18 in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
President’s statement on COVID-19 effort
March 11, 2020Western cancels future university-sanctioned international travel for all students until June 1, 2020.
Seven Western programs among global elite
March 04, 2020Four Western subjects stand among the Top 50 programs in the world, according to the 2020 QS World University Rankings.
Baron named to head Western International efforts
February 20, 2020Career international education advocate Britta Baron named Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (International).
Zecevic named 3M National Teaching Fellow
February 20, 2020Health Studies professor Aleksandra Zecevic honoured with top award for leadership in teaching.
Althea Blackburn-Evans named Chief Communications Officer
February 19, 2020Althea Blackburn-Evans has been named Western’s first-ever Chief Communications Officer in a reorganized communications portfolio.
Western unveils $619K in support of United Way
February 05, 2020The Western community raises $619,475 for United Way Elgin Middlesex, providing support and access to vital local services.
President makes Budget 2020 pitch for universities
February 04, 2020Budget 2020 offers the federal government and universities a unique opportunity to elevate Canada’s place on the world stage.
Listening sessions set for Anti-Racism Working Group
January 30, 2020Campus community given opportunity to offer input into the university’s anti-racism efforts through a series of listening sessions.
Honouring the Victims of Flight PS752
January 14, 2020Western University mourns loss of four graduate students who lost their lives on Flight PS752.
Vigil honours students lost in Flight PS752
January 08, 2020The Western and London community gathered in a sombre memorial to mourn deaths of four Western students aboard Flight PS752.
Psychologist Gerstein, former Chancellor, dies
January 08, 2020Reva Appleby Gerstein, LLD’72, the ground-breaking psychologist who served as Western’s first woman Chancellor, died at age 102.
Alumni named among Order of Canada recipients
January 06, 2020Five Western alumni are among 120 newly named appointments to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours.
Announcement: New Dean Chosen for Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
January 06, 2020Internationally renowned surgeon Dr. John Yoo will take the helm of Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry May 1.
Western mourns passing of Richard M. Ivey
December 31, 2019Richard M. Ivey, HBA’47, LLD’79, the renowned philanthropist and education advocate who helped elevate Western and its business school ...
Celebrating the year that was 2019
December 12, 2019Today, we offer you the 10th annual Western News Newsmakers of the Year – a celebration of some of the people, places and things that shaped ...
Regional imaging excellence at heart of partnership
December 10, 2019A new partnership between Western, London hospitals and a medical technology pioneer will make southwestern Ontario a “global ...
Liao named among 2021 Schwarzman Scholars
December 09, 2019Cynthia Liao, HBA’14, was recently named a Schwarzman Scholar, one of 145 young leaders to receive this distinguished scholarship to pursue ...
Remember 30: The École Polytechnique Massacre
December 05, 2019It stands among the darkest days in Canadian history. On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique de Montréal in what ...
Alumnae named among Canada’s Most Powerful
November 27, 2019Eleven Western alumnae have been named recipients of the 2019 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award, the Women’s Executive ...
Hickey named among Rhodes Scholars
November 27, 2019Patrick Hickey, HBA’19, has been named a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, one of only 11 Canadian students to earn the esteemed award ...
Western, RBC team up on data analytics, AI
November 21, 2019The next generation of leaders will be better armed against unprecedented technical transformation thanks to a new partnership between Western and ...
Brunette-Debassige, White earn Atlohsa Awards
November 04, 2019Western community members Candace Brunette-Debassige and Jerry White were named among seven honourees earning Atlohsa Peace Awards for their ...
President strikes group to target racism on campus
October 31, 2019In the wake of recent incidents over the past week, Western’s President is launching a working group to better understand and target issues ...
Thompson Centre launch to further Engineering education
October 28, 2019In support of furthering great ideas, Western recently announced the launch of the John M. Thompson Centre for Engineering Leadership and Innovation
First dual ceremony welcomes Shepard, Hasenfratz
October 22, 2019On Tuesday, Western hosted the simultaneous installation of a president and a chancellor, outside the confines of Convocation and situated within ...
Hasenfratz: Love finding ways to connect
October 22, 2019On Oct. 22, Chancellor Linda Hasenfratz, BSc’89, MBA’97, LLD’19, and President Alan Shepard were installed into their respective ...
Shepard: Meet challenges of future together
October 22, 2019On Oct. 22, President Alan Shepard and Chancellor Linda Hasenfratz, BSc’89, MBA’97, LLD’19, were installed into their respective ...
Hunter earns Vanguard for innovation, patience
October 21, 2019Chemistry professor emeritus Duncan Hunter – a researcher who “exemplifies what it means to be an innovator” – has been ...
Hasenfratz brings fire to Chancellor role
October 18, 2019I’m still in the heart of it.” Western Chancellor Linda Hasenfratz embraces the challenge of serving in the key position while still ...
Alumnus Malloy installed as King’s Principal
October 18, 2019This week, the Western community welcomed David Cruise Malloy, BA’83 (Physical Education), MA’86, as the ninth Principal at ...
Western alumni, students among 20 20s list
October 16, 2019The Western community was well-represented among the city’s outstanding young professionals as numerous students and alumni were named to ...
Awards honour excellence among us
October 10, 2019Demonstrating dedication from faculties to research, from libraries to technology, presented here are winners of the 2019 Western Awards of ...
Western Space fueled by passion, expertise
October 07, 2019If you’ve somehow misplaced your awe of the universe, Jan Cami advises you to gaze first at the heavens and then at your hands. Not only is ...
Dozen projects earn funding backing
October 04, 2019It’s the personal mission of Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Martha Dagnew to see the Great Lakes turn blue again, instead of ...
Survey targets opinions on sexual violence policy
October 04, 2019Western is inviting the university community to answer a survey and take part in focus-group sessions as part of community consultations to update ...
Western moves up in Maclean’s rankings
October 03, 2019Western rose one spot from last year, landing at No. 7 in the 2020 Maclean’s University Rankings, released Oct. 3
Kindness key for OCUFA award honoree Irwin
October 02, 2019Health Studies professor Jennifer Irwin has been named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of ...
President's Alumni Tour kicks off October 1
October 01, 2019As Alan learns more about the Western story, he is looking forward to meeting you, our ‘purple and proud’ graduates
Mayor: Broughdale response ‘cause for optimism’
September 30, 2019Officials are crediting early and frequent collaboration across the city as a “cause for optimism” related to managing the annual ...
Research ranking places Western tops in Canada
September 26, 2019Western stands atop Canada – and among only a handful of universities around the world – on a list of the fastest-rising institutions ...
Gift advances dentistry education, profession
September 26, 2019Dentalcorp, a partnership of Canada’s largest network of dental clinics, is supporting students and alumni of the Schulich School of ...
Alan Shepard's address to Western's Leaders' Forum
September 19, 2019Alan Shepard, President & Vice-Chancellor, addresses Western's Leaders Forum attendees
Architect named to shape new Indigenous space
September 19, 2019Redquill Architecture, led by Wanda Dalla Costa, a firm that specializes in Indigenous architecture, planning and design, has been enlisted to ...
Alumni take top honours among world’s best
September 17, 2019Research papers by two recent Western graduates – Cynthia Qi and Madelaine Coelho – have been selected as the best in the world in ...
Western elite named among Royal Society Fellows
September 10, 2019Two Western scholars and one professor emerita - Joy MacDermid of Physical Therapy, Ravi Menon of Medical Biophysics, and Ann Chambers of ...
Western emerging generation among New College
September 10, 2019Two Western scholars - Lauren Flynn of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering and Janice Forsyth of Sociology - were named among the newest ...
Fulbright scholar to link synchrotron tech, mining
September 10, 2019Mining has advanced light years beyond the pickaxe and shovel. Just how much farther it can develop is a question Earth Sciences professor Neil ...
Presidents: Postsecondary teamwork key to future
September 10, 2019Co-operation, collaboration and community are key to the future of postsecondary education in – and beyond – London, according to the ...
Daley targets data strategy in new role
September 09, 2019If Western researcher Mark Daley succeeds in his newest role, the Western community will start using data in such a way that will transform the ...
Campus springs back to life as Fall Term begins
September 03, 2019Western grew exponentially in just a matter of days as the university welcomed approximately 31,000 students to campus as the 2019 Fall Term begins
Program leads 10,000 kids to active living
August 30, 2019A Western-led program recently reached a milestone by having helped more than 10,000 London kids become physically active. The ACT-i-Pass program ...
Study turns attention to rural homelessness
August 30, 2019Homeless individuals in rural areas are offered few options when it comes to assistance in their communities, frequently forcing them into urban ...
Med school admission changes open new doors
August 26, 2019When Gabby Schoettle was 8 years old, her mother died of metastatic breast cancer. Soon afterward, her father became ill and was unable to work. ...
University’s role in society at heart of new course
August 19, 2019If you think the debate over the role of higher education is new, think again. You’ll need to look deeper than today’s headlines for ...
Brown, Israels named among Schulich Leaders
August 19, 2019Liam Israels and Katie Brown, two of the nation’s highest achieving secondary students, will begin their undergraduate studies at Western ...
Six Western projects earn CFI backing
August 12, 2019From hearing loss and brain activity, to cancer and joints, to sustainable energy and social cues, six Western-led projects, involving 10 ...
Programs showcase grad student skills to employers
August 12, 2019A pair of new programs look to play matchmaker between Western graduate students and employers who may offer an alternative career path outside ...
Two alumni win award as top Canadian immigrants
July 21, 2019A senior official with the Toronto Stock Exchange and an up-and-coming real estate lawyer – both community-driven Western alumni – ...
Democracy project heads SSHRC recipients
July 17, 2019Political Science professor Laura Stephenson’s C-Dem project headed a list of 97 Western projects and research areas which will collectively ...
CIHR Project Grants back 10 Western-led projects
July 17, 2019Health researchers at Western were awarded more than $8 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) in the latest ...
Prichard ready to ‘set the table’ for success
July 17, 2019One year. That is how long Acting Vice-President (Research) Sarah Prichard has to “set the table” for a permanent research leader
Western Pride celebrates identity, inclusion
July 15, 2019Western Pride launched its 2019 celebrations with a mix of rainbows and sunshine. A flag-raising ceremony took place Monday to begin two weeks of ...
Western welcomes admissions counselors
July 09, 2019This week, the Western campus plays host to more than 1,500 members of the International Association of College Admission Counseling for their ...
Western names Dr. Alan Shepard as 11th President and Vice-Chancellor
November 29, 2018Dr. Alan Shepard, one of the country’s most innovative postsecondary leaders, will become the 11th President and Vice-Chancellor of Western ...
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