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.

New and Noteworthy



Important Initiatives




Video Updates

President Shepard, sophs, and volunteers welcome students to the 2024 academic year!

Campus Conversations: Minh Nguyen, Western Computer Science Student

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

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.