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

Alumni

Paralympic wheelchair curler Mark Ideson competes in 4th Games

March 06, 2026

International, Research and Innovation, Community Impact and Partnership

Western leads international initiative for equitable HIV cure

March 04, 2026

Research and Innovation

New Western research reveals how rainfall shapes bird populations

March 03, 2026

Important Initiatives

The President's Challenge
A competition for students to bring
their brightest ideas to the table

All in Campaign
A grand collaboration
for Canada and the world

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

Campus Conversations with Scholarship Recipients

Students Marianna Speranza, Eric Sainnawap, Cosette Holliday, and Danny Tellez-Jimenez reflect on how receiving their scholarships shaped their journeys at Western. They share how these awards opened doors to study abroad, grow their skills, participate in new experiences and build meaningful connections across campus. As they look ahead to life after graduation, they discuss their goals and their commitment to giving back.

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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