Mohamed Khimji has been named the next dean in the Faculty of Law. His five-year appointment begins July 1, 2025. Khimji has strong ties to the university, as a former Western law professor and Stephen Dattels Chair in Corporate Finance Law. “We’re d …
Several Western alumni and honorary degree recipients have been named to the Order of Canada.
Western is providing additional support for Indigenous students through a partnership with Indspire, a charity led by alumna Roberta Jamieson, that invests in education of Indigenous Peoples.
In the history of computational art in Canada, a group of forward-thinking artists and technicians at Western played a starring role.
Ajani Charles stands among the world’s noted photographers but his artistry is a tool for mental health advocacy he learned while a student at Western.
A first-year course in constitutional law sparked in Leaelle Derynck a passion for Indigenous legal traditions.
In a first-of-its-kind program at Western, 100 peer leaders are helping first-year students thrive through university expectations and online learning.
Wearing orange on Sept. 30 is a way to recognize the impact of Canada’s residential schools on Indigenous peoples – the survivors, and those who did not return.
Through rain, shine, and a pandemic, OServes connects more than 1,000 student volunteers with non-profit organizations.
Ask Sara Mai Chitty, BA’14, MA’15, to describe land-based learning, and chances are, the Anishinaabekwe storyteller and educator will share an anecdote to illustrate the concept.
Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced.
Western efforts to bring Indigenous voices to the leadership table and an Indigenous presence to all levels of work, study and research across campus will have a permanent advocate in the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
When Ethan Thomas arrived at Western, he felt alone and out of place. He missed his family and friends, longing for the ceremonies he embraced growing up in Six Nations of the Grand River territory. That soon changed.