Alumna Louise Johnson’s debut book tells dual tale of Elizabeth Arden and self-discovery
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Hip hop star and alumna write book tribute to teachers
Story follows adventures of a young Maestro Wes and his introduction to hip hop
Alumnus John A. Schweitzer donates $4 million in art to Western
Montreal-based artist hopes to inspire others to give
Taking a systems-thinking approach to anti-Black racism
A report authored by Western alumni examines anti-Black racism through a public health lens.
Western alumni entrepreneurs attract up to $3.25 million from angel investors
AssetDirect, Kabo and Marlow secure funding to help propel their businesses forward
Three Western alumni recognized as YMCA Women of Excellence
Michelle Baldwin, Michele Beaudoin and Kyle MacDonald are being celebrated for their contributions to London and the surrounding community.
Juno nominations reflect diverse talents of alumni, faculty
From chamber music to chart-topping global sensations, five Western community members are up for awards in upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of Canadian music.
Alumna’s debut novel breaks records – and silence – around myths of motherhood
Ashley Audrain’s psychological thriller is a New York Times best seller.
Alumni start-up aims for perfect fit, fewer returns
SizeWize platform generates happy customers and revenue for clothing retailers.
Inspired by others, doing a world of good
Alumnus Liam Brown finds meaning working for the United Nations World Food Programme.
‘Perseverance’ pays off for Western Space alumnus
Western alumnus Raymond Francis serves as an engineer on NASA’s science operations team for the Perseverance rover, which is set to land in Jezero crater on Mars.
Alumna leads the world in robot ethics
Aimee van Wynsberghe’s journey to Bonn runs through Western and CSTAR.
Understanding ugly: Why some buildings beguile us, and others bewilder
Western alumnus Ian Ellingham, MBA’79, explores human response to the built environment
Alumni named to London’s 20 under 40 Class of 2020
Western graduates top list of inspiring Londoners
Unlocking Canada’s competitiveness in 2021 and beyond
Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz believes the Canadian economy will rebound, although some sectors will continue to struggle.
Alumnus Frank Worrell named psychology association president
His mother’s demand that he aim high led Worrell to Western, and to the top of the American Psychological Association.
High-tech lighting can kill COVID-19 on surfaces: ImPaKT research
A lighting system, designed by Western alumni and tested by ImPaKT researchers, can decontaminate high-touch surfaces.
Western alumni, honorary degree recipients named to the Order of Canada
Several Western alumni and honorary degree recipients have been named to the Order of Canada.
Alumni entrepreneurs find the recipe for success
What do beans, grape skins, chia seeds and activated charcoal have in common? For Giovanni Angelucci, HBA‘11, founder and CEO of Queen Street Bakery, these items are ingredients in his unique recipes for gluten-free bread products.
Western alumna Andrea Benoit wins business-book award
An alumna’s book detailing one of Canada’s great, previously untold business philanthropy stories has won a major award book.