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 …
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Mentor program key for thriving international students, grads
Western celebrates 30 years of Peer Guide program
Western extends system of support for those affected by war in Ukraine
Series of actions ensures access to financial aid, academic accommodations, mental health services
Ukrainian student shares pride for country, family in midst of war
Oleksii Kocheriev longs for peace in his homeland
‘They’re all scared.’ Ukrainian student keeps close eye on Kyiv
As Russia wages war on Ukraine, Sasha Moskalenko worries for family, friends back home
Alum pens how-to book on overseas volunteering
Humility – more than ‘helping’ – is catalyst to lasting change
Education professor to lead international group
Shelley Taylor reflects on global educators’ role in diversity, social justice advocacy
Developing low-cost microscopes for early malaria detection
Western professor working with African counterpart on life-saving research
Staff recognized for going ‘above and beyond’
The 2021 recipients of the annual Western Award of Excellence
Increasing access to international opportunities
Western receives $3M investment to help more students gain global skills
Virus researcher among Undergraduate Award recipients
Western students recognized for research excellence in global competition
Western offers scholarships to Afghan refugees
Five students, two scholars-at-risk to receive ‘wrap-around aid’ amid international crisis
‘World’s Challenge Challenge’ winners from Western advance to next round
Project Lightbulb will vie for $30,000 at global finals this summer