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

Alumni, Announcements

Western to bestow honorary degrees on 14 outstanding leaders

June 05, 2023

Research and Innovation

Behind the Research: Western talks equity and pandemics

June 02, 2023

Sustainability

Western in top 10 of 1,705 universities in global sustainability rankings

June 01, 2023



Important Initiatives


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

Promoting, recognizing, celebrating and engaging various voices around campus

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

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Indigenous Initiatives
Elevating Indigenous voices
and presence across campus

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Entrepreneurship
Cultivating the spirit of
innovation on campus

data network

Data Strategy
Responding to the information
needs of the 21 st century



Video Updates

 





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.