On July 17, 1976, the first female flag bearer at the opening ceremonies, a joint cauldron lighting and a royal visit from Queen Elizabeth II kicked off the first Olympic Summer Games hosted in Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2cmiTlLs …
Western Mustangs
In photos: Celebrating Homecoming 2025
Thousands of Western alumni return to campus for Homecoming 2025
Women’s rugby at Western builds lasting bonds in family and community
Mustangs stay connected, champion women in rugby
In photos: Celebrating OWeek 2025
Western welcomes 6,500 new students with activities across campus during Orientation Week
Welcoming Western’s Class of 2029
Orientation Week in full swing as incoming students join campus community
Triple threat chooses Western to fuel academic, athletic dreams
Emmett Charles joins Western Mustangs after sweeping MVP awards in high school
Mustangs basketball star signs pro contract in Spain
Student-athlete MacKeely Shantz will play for TGN Basquet in Tarragona, Spain
Mustangs men’s tennis team wins national championship
Student-athletes, coaching staff recognized at 2025 Canadian University Tennis Championships
From cancer survivor to international competitor
Mustangs student-athlete Arman Shahzadeh pushes his athletic boundaries while pursuing academic dreams
Western is changing the game through belonging
Canada’s longest-running university Unified Basketball program a model for inclusion, research and increased well-being
Western athletes, staff compete at 2025 FISU Summer World University Games
International event features 18 Mustangs athletes and two staff members
Canadian Track & Field Championships coming to Alumni Stadium in 2027, 2028
Event in 2028 will serve as Olympic and Paralympic trials for Canadian athletes
Special Olympics Ontario Provincial School Championships coming to Western
Hundreds of athletes will be welcomed to campus for event celebrating inclusion