Office of the President

President Alan ShepardProfessor Alan Shepard is Western’s
11th President & Vice-Chancellor
PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY
Speaking & Engagement Requests
Video Series

New and Noteworthy

Community Impact and Partnership

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen brings moon mission lessons to Western

Research and Innovation, Community Impact and Partnership

Western PhD candidate advocates for hearing loss awareness in primary care

Community Impact and Partnership, Diversity

Schulich students bring diverse stories, health education to young readers



Important Initiatives


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All in Campaign
A grand collaboration
for Canada and the world

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

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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



Video Updates


Campus Conversations with School Spirit Leaders

What does it mean to be purple and proud? Western students Deandre Williams, Akshaya Premkumar, Mercedes Nebesnuik, Andrew Morcombe, and Nola Smith sit down with President Alan Shepard at The Spoke to reflect on their first experiences joining teams and campus communities, the moment they realized they belonged, and the many ways getting involved can shape your university experience.



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.