Programs support leadership development of academics and administrators
Keri Ferguson
Finding life after loss
Adam Taylor heals past hurts by honing his passion for helping others
Mature student learns the kids are alright
Second time’s the charm for Claude Guillemette who found acceptance and the university experience he missed
Grit makes the grad
How Tyra Martens, BMOS’21, managed motherhood, pregnancy, work, and school, to achieve her goal of a university education
‘Thriving Educators’ cultivate caring campus community
As Western’s student affairs professionals learned how best to support students, they found support in each other.
Amplifying the voices and needs of parasport participants
A Western-led online platform invites persons with disabilities participating in sport and physical activity to share their lived experiences to inform how to improve accessibility in a post-COVID world.
Inspiring Minds: Helping Western graduate students tell stories, hone skills
Master’s and doctoral students are invited to share their research in 150 words, with a chance to heighten the profile of their work
Centre for Sustainable Curating launches at Western
The teaching and research hub focuses on environmental and social justice and developing exhibitions and artworks with low carbon footprints
Western attracts $1 million to advance virtual learning
An Indigenous languages revitalization program is among ten projects receiving eCampusOntario grants
Improving anti-prejudice programs focus of new Western research
A team led by postdoctoral researcher Jordan Mansell has received a Grand Challenges for Human Flourishing award to study how emotions influence prejudice.
Alumnus John A. Schweitzer donates $4 million in art to Western
Montreal-based artist hopes to inspire others to give
Indigenous Graduation Ceremony marks shared milestone
More than 60 Indigenous students will be celebrated at the event, including four medical students sharing a special bond.
Canadian Payroll Association funds Financial Wellness Lab at Western
The gift supports researchers translating data-driven insights into tools Canadians can use to improve their financial resilience
Western trio honoured with Distinguished University Professorships
Kim Baines, Glenn Bauman, and Deborah Laliberte-Rudman are being recognized for sustained excellence in scholarship
Western introduces new climate change major
The program will examine the climate crisis by integrating perspectives from science, social science and the humanities
Western celebrates top teaching talent
Outstanding faculty members and a team of course designers are being honoured for excellence
Could COVID help identify teens at risk for mental health problems?
Pre- and post-pandemic fMRI brain scans may drive early detection and interventions for vulnerable adolescents
Summer internship programs aim to help students and faculty
Up to 400 positions available, including 300 undergraduate research internships
Global study shows income inequality, not poverty, tied to higher COVID-19 mortality rates
Research across 144 countries associates poverty with fewer deaths
Western alumni entrepreneurs attract up to $3.25 million from angel investors
AssetDirect, Kabo and Marlow secure funding to help propel their businesses forward