Fifth-year Western student Sophia Slabon faced a pivotal choice at the end of her first year of undergraduate studies – either continue in a program that felt like a poor fit or set out on a new path. The turning point came when she …
Student Life
Western students win international undergraduate competition
The Global Undergraduate Awards name both global and regional winners from Western
Rwandan genocide survivor inspires next generation
Faculty of Information and Media Studies graduate Jean de Dieu Mugabarigira shares his stunning journey
Schulich grad Netri Kalra explores public health in northern Canada
Now working in the Northwest Territories as a population health analyst, Kalra supports environmental health and epidemiology units
Western engineering students build bridge for rural Eswatini community
Footbridge over the Phongolane River eliminates dangerous crossing, connects locals to essential services during rainy season
From Winnipeg to Western: Connor Campbell driven to improve Indigenous health
Connor Campbell chose Western for environment, education and chance to reconnect with his Indigenous roots
‘Survivor’ winner pursues medical school at Western
Schulich Medicine student Maryanne Oketch is driven by passion, curiosity and perseverance
OWeek in photos: Welcome back, Western
Students enjoyed a week of activities, from board games to concerts to community volunteering
‘A special time:’ Western kicks off Orientation Week 2024
Welcoming and supporting students at all stages is priority as new academic year dawns
‘New heights and limits:’ Western teacher candidates gain international education experience
Faculty of Education students learn from alternative field experience
In photos: Around the world with Western
Student trips and field research took Western community members all over the globe this summer
‘A global village:’ Two Western students selected as Global Skills Opportunity ambassadors
Jagdev Saluja and Kayla Gauthier share the impact of their international learning experiences
Western student wins Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Alexandra Elmslie used ADHD diagnosis to fuel change in her community