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

Teaching

Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching recognize educators across campus

April 25, 2025

Community Impact and Partnership

‘You are our critical partners’: President Alan Shepard encourages community to innovate together

April 24, 2025

Sustainability, Community Impact and Partnership, Research and Innovation

Western Sustainable Impact Fund backs 34 projects in 2025

April 22, 2025

Important Initiatives

The Impact Project
Never has a discussion of impact been
more important

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Promoting, recognizing, celebrating
and engaging various voices around campus

Indigenous Initiatives
Elevating Indigenous voices
and presence across campus

Sexual Violence Prevention
Working to create a campus
culture of safety and respect

Entrepreneurship
Cultivating the spirit of
innovation on campus

Video Updates

President Alan Shepard and the entire Western community wish our undergraduate students good luck with the end of the term, and the very best for the summer break.

Campus Conversations: Sustainability

Western students Mikoohns Peters, Ethan Milroy, and Allison Pert sat down with President Alan Shepard to share how they got involved in sustainability on campus and beyond. Watch the conversation with these students from Western Engineering, Ivey Business School and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry who are each making a difference in their own way.

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.

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