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In photos: Around the world with Western

In photos: Around the world with Western

Western students and researchers travelled to dozens of countries this summer to explore diverse cultures, landscapes and perspectives through international courses, field research and academic partnerships. Educating global citizens and boosting intern …

Province earmarks $21 million for Ivey building renovations

The Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) is bulging at the seams, making the Ontario government’s investment of $21 million to renovate the Richard Ivey School of Business building welcomed news to dean Tom Carmichael.

Internet anonymity reduces mental health stigma

Mental illness continues to carry a stigma that is as glaring as a neon sign, leading many young people to seek advice through the anonymity of the Internet, according to a recent study.

Benedetti wins NNA for short feature

Paul Benedetti, a University of Western Ontario Faculty of Information and Media Studies lecturer, picked up his first-ever National Newspaper Award, Friday in Ottawa.

Students explore dying in Canada for CBC series

Developed out of a groundbreaking course on dying in the graduate journalism program at The University of Western Ontario – and led by Faculty of Information & Media Studies faculty member Meredith Levine – ‘A Good Death’ gave 16 students an opportunity to explore end-of-life journeys, the evolution of dying and what changes need to be made to put palliative care onto the public agenda.