Office of the President

Professor Alan Shepard is an accomplished academic leader and scholar of early modern England, literature, science and theatre who is passionate about the future of innovation and the future of universities. He became Western’s 11th President & Vice-Chancellor in July 2019. Read more about President Shepard in his bio.

Speaking & Engagement Requests

New and Noteworthy

Student Success

Western grads receive Governor General’s Gold Medal

November 01, 2024

Student Success, Community Impact and Partnership

‘True spirit of Ivey’: Business students make record donation to London Food Bank

November 01, 2024

Research and Innovation, Sustainability, Community Impact and Partnership

Western launches Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory

October 28, 2024



Important Initiatives




Video Updates

Western University has launched the Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory — the country's first and only research centre investigating extreme weather to mitigate damage and keep Canadians safe.

Campus Conversations: Minh Nguyen, Western Computer Science Student

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Part 2

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Watch more of the President's Campus Conversations with students.





Photo Gallery

President Shepard connects with Western stakeholders across campus, across the local and regional community, across Canada and abroad. This photo gallery is a sample of candid moments with students, faculty, staff, alumni, visiting scholars, community and business leaders, government officials and other important dignitaries who contribute in vital ways to Western’s dynamic academic environment.