Renowned advocate for social justice and human rights named associate vice-president of equity, diversity and inclusion
President’s Office
A bold future together
With the launch of a new strategic plan, the next chapter in Western’s future takes shape
Family came to Canada for a better future
Western remembers lives of four Londoners – including a PhD student and her alumnus husband – killed in what police are calling a hate crime.
Western moves up in QS World University Rankings
The university jumps 33 spots to place 170th in the world among more than 1,300 ranked universities
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
Western budget makes bold, new investments in university’s mission
Board of Governors passes 2021-2022 budget
Western in top five per cent in sustainability, impact rankings
Sustainability research, policy and practice earn Western high placement among global peers.
Variants of concern, rising COVID cases prompt Western to take further action
Most classes and exams move online, students encouraged to leave residence.
Western establishes first EDI advisory council
Group will advise and support Western’s future associate vice-president of equity, diversity and inclusion
Western joins Business + Higher Education Roundtable
National group aims to create access to work-integrated learning for every student.
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.
Looking ahead: Plans for the current and upcoming academic terms
Update from Western President Alan Shepard
In-person classes delayed to February 21: COVID-19 update
Western delays in-person instruction to February 21, following Reading Week. Virtual classes go ahead as planned.
Christy R. Bressette to lead Indigenous Initiatives at Western
Year in review: Western sustainability, version 2.020
Western’s renewed and renewable commitment to sustainability is far more than a (phosphate-free) laundry list of activities.
Provost Andrew Hrymak pivots to special advisor role for sustainability and partnerships
After leading Western’s academic operations through the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Andrew Hrymak will take on a critical new role in building Western’s future, as special advisor to President Alan Shepard on industry partnerships, the green economy, and sustainability.
President renews sustainability committee for greener campus
Western is accelerating its sustainability efforts with a renewed advisory committee that will guide the university’s environmental strategy across campus.
Western and affiliates offer aid to students raised in foster care
Western – along with Brescia, Huron and King’s university colleges – will provide financial support for students who are former crown wards.
Anti-racism advisors: Paving the way for change
As they work to embed equity, diversity and inclusion principles into institutional structure, Western’s first anti-racism advisors are asking the campus community to join them in their journey.