The university jumps 33 spots to place 170th in the world among more than 1,300 ranked universities
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Beyond 215 hours of mourning: A statement to the community
We all have a role to play in championing and sustaining Indigenization and decolonization
Western stands with Muslim community
University and affiliates condemn racist attack
Safety first: Western mandates vaccinations for students in residence
The university is preparing for a full return to in-person classes this fall.
Scientist set to explore massive stars with NASA telescope
An international team, including Western Space scientist Els Peeters, will use NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to study the Orion Bar.
$5.5-million gift expands entrepreneurship opportunities at Western
Investment from Pierre L. Morrissette Family Foundation provides campus-wide access to entrepreneurial research, education and programming
Western budget makes bold, new investments in university’s mission
Board of Governors passes 2021-2022 budget
Brescia names Lauretta Frederking new top leader
The new Brescia president will help the institution elevate its brand, profile and international presence.
Variants of concern, rising COVID cases prompt Western to take further action
Most classes and exams move online, students encouraged to leave residence.
Western implements additional measures to prevent spread of COVID-19
Increase in regional case counts reflected on campus
Western supporting students following COVID-19 outbreaks in Saugeen-Maitland Hall and Ontario Hall
The university is taking its direction from the Middlesex-London Health Unit and is collaborating with officials on contact tracing.
Western joins Business + Higher Education Roundtable
National group aims to create access to work-integrated learning for every student.
‘We can’t let our guard down’: Western urges vigilance following community outbreak
The university reminds students to follow public health guidelines.
Western supporting students following COVID-19 outbreak in Essex Hall
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in Essex Hall residence, where there are currently seven confirmed positive cases.
Western plans return to in-person classes this September
“We expect to return to face-to-face instruction, and more of the on-campus experiences we all love, this coming September,” said President Alan Shepard.
5G network opens new avenues for research and student support
The super-fast, smart network enables new research and can help students thrive at Western.
Looking ahead: Plans for the current and upcoming academic terms
Update from Western President Alan Shepard
Expert insights: Older caregivers struggle during pandemic
Many older people have become entirely responsible for the care of a frail spouse, in addition to running a household and caring for themselves.
Medical students bring comfort through connection
Forty medical students have teamed up with seniors in a new program to reduce social isolation.
Expert insights: Structural stigma against mental illness ‘baked into’ system
Mental health stigma exists at individual and structural levels – and that affects health care.