2022
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President Alan Shepard appointed to second term
December 05, 2022Unanimous decision by Board of Governors follows review committee consultation
Western’s second responsible investing report shows momentum towards decarbonization
December 02, 2022Active engagement with investment managers yielding positive results
PM Trudeau visits Schulich Medicine & Dentistry for dental benefit announcement
December 01, 2022University leaders say benefit is a step in the right direction for improving health equity
Western Engineering receives $4 million in funding to improve urban climates
November 29, 2022Project to develop tools to better assess buildings’ greenhouse gas emissions
Western students awarded five Fellowships with London Symphonia
November 29, 2022Musicians will participate in main stage orchestra programs for the 2022-23 season
Western PhD students named Vanier scholars
November 28, 2022Three candidates recognized for leadership, scholarly achievement
Postdoctoral scholars named Banting Fellows
November 28, 2022Recipients carrying out research in avian physiology, polymers
Western’s Writer-in-Residence program celebrates 50th anniversary
November 24, 2022Canada’s oldest literary residency has hosted famous authors and new voices
Western students, alumni among London’s ‘Twenty in their 20s’
November 18, 2022Annual list includes innovators, creatives, community advocates
Western honours the passing of visionary sports medicine pioneer
November 17, 2022Dr. Peter Fowler was an internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
Western’s ImPaKT facility gets $16M from feds for pandemic research
November 16, 2022Funds will help Schulich Medicine & Dentistry expand biocontainment infrastructure to research virus spread, expand COVID-19 research
Digital epidemiologist Western’s newest Canada Research Chair
November 16, 2022Tarun Katapally engages citizens using mobile technology to solve societal problems, address inequities
Western planetary geologist to lead science for Canada’s lunar rover
November 14, 2022Canadensys gets contract, Moon mission expected for 2026
New program provides leadership opportunities for Black students in the community
November 11, 2022Western launches inaugural Black Leadership University Experience program
Mississauga fire chief among alumni on Most Powerful Women list
November 11, 2022Deryn Rizzi one of 12 Western grads recognized by Women’s Executive Network
Western opens Wampum Learning Lodge
November 07, 2022Space to serve as touchstone for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to gather, learn in spirit of Truth and Reconciliation
Graduating more RNs: Western responds to nursing shortage, new realities of health care
November 04, 2022Nursing program implements shorter RPN to RN pathway, 1:1 clinical placements
Healthy relationships work wins researcher top Vanguard Award
October 28, 2022Claire Crooks honoured by WORLDiscoveries
Western recognized as one of world’s top 20 universities in new global sustainability rankings
October 26, 2022First-ever QS World University Rankings: Sustainability places Western 3rd in Canada, 17th in the world out of 700 universities
Student researchers selected for Global Undergraduate Awards
October 25, 2022Seven honoured for work from diverse disciplines; 15 scholars receive prestigious highly commended rank
Western grads receive prestigious medal
October 24, 20222022 Governor General’s Gold Medal given for academic excellence
Western celebrates first in-person fall convocation in two years
October 18, 2022Ceremonies will recognize more than 1,900 graduates and six honorary degree recipients
Campus construction aims to enhance both natural and built environments
October 17, 2022Changes to UC Hill, safety initiatives, new entrepreneurship building among ongoing projects
Fulbright student award recipient furthers ‘instapoet’ research at Duke
October 06, 2022Tanja Grubnic one of five Western community members selected to Canada-U.S. exchange program, including visiting Killam fellow from Hawaii
Western to launch Memegwaanh Indigenous Learning Honour
September 29, 2022New initiative will recognize students’ engagement in efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation during their time at Western
English grad bequeaths $10M in scholarships, largest gift ever to Faculty of Arts and Humanities
September 28, 2022Bill Hodgins, BA’54, remembered as a man ‘big in stature, with a heart to match’
Bryan Neff appointed Acting Vice-President (Research)
September 22, 2022Seasoned leader will help maintain momentum in furthering Western’s research mission
Western scientists attract $1.6M to tackle global challenges
September 21, 2022Stroke researcher Sue Peters one of 7 faculty members awarded CFI funding
Western Academy for Advanced Research officially launches
September 15, 2022Bringing experts together from around the world to solve global problems
Western researchers selected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 14, 2022Four faculty scholars named CAHS fellows for excellence, commitment to fields of expertise
Royal Society of Canada celebrates Western scholars
September 13, 2022Among them, Valerie Oosterveld, Christopher Alcantara receive RSC Awards for ‘outstanding achievement’
Western offers new minor in Black Studies
September 13, 2022Open to all students, the courses provide a variety of perspectives on Black history, culture and heritage
Western mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
September 09, 2022Campus flags lowered to half-mast in honour of Britain’s longest-serving monarch
Research team investigating ‘forever chemicals’ in water systems
September 08, 2022NSERC provides funding to address environmental concern affecting 2.5M Canadians
Western extends COVID-19 booster deadline following Health Canada announcement
September 06, 2022Move comes in response to approval of Moderna’s updated bivalent vaccine
“A sense of belonging”: 38,000 students set to return for the new academic year
September 01, 2022Orientation activities aim to foster a welcoming, inclusive and safe experience
Medical student inspired by health-care pioneer
August 31, 2022Gavin Raner is one of 13 students across Canada to receive the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award
Swimmer set to dive into Western with $100K Schulich Leaders award
August 29, 2022Brent Davison one of six incoming students to earn prestigious scholarship
Western receives $2M to extend program supporting women experiencing intimate partner violence
August 25, 2022Community partner Middlesex-London Health Unit sees ‘transformational’ impact on survivors
Western requires COVID-19 booster and masking in instructional spaces this fall
August 22, 2022Measures aimed at preserving the in-person learning experience
Western receives critical investment through CFI’s Major Science Initiatives Fund
August 19, 2022Funding for WindEEE signals the facility’s importance on the national stage
Western welcomes new vice-provost for academic programs
August 18, 2022Susan Lewis starts Sept. 2
Lesley Rigg, Western’s vice-president (research), to become Brock University president
August 15, 2022Rigg officially joins Brock November 1
Western researchers attract more than $7.6M in federal funding
August 12, 2022Anatomy and cell biology professor Nathalie Bérubé receives $1M for work on improving memory in children with intellectual disabilities
Joy MacDermid, Juan Luis Suárez awarded 2022 Hellmuth Prizes for achievement in research
August 11, 2022The honour recognizes faculty members with outstanding international contributions in research
New pilot program makes education more accessible
August 09, 2022Open educational resources are helping to decrease costs, increase equity
Western student’s education advocacy work goes global
August 05, 2022Kenisha Arora joins UN General Assembly as youth representative
Master’s student recipient of 2022 Women’s Health Scholars Award
July 29, 2022Jahin Khan’s research examines mental health of migrant women
Western celebrates 90 years of French Immersion School
July 28, 2022Immersive learning, community connection at heart of Quebec institution
Ivey rings bell for women in asset management
July 27, 2022Inaugural class to address industry's gender imbalance opens trading day at Toronto Stock Exchange
Award-winning poet joins Western as new writer-in-residence
July 26, 2022January Rogers aims to be 'incubator' of new writing talent
Western appoints first-ever chief digital officer
July 22, 2022Mark Daley to lead creation of new Digital Western unit
Tom Haffie, Donna Peterson receive President’s Medal for Distinguished Service
July 15, 2022Retirees recognized for contributions ‘above and beyond’ their roles at Western
Career launch program offers unique opportunities for recent grads
July 13, 2022Novel pilot program brings fresh ideas, top talent to Western campus
Melanie Peacock purple-and-proud as new Alumni Association president
July 12, 2022Human resources professional values connection, authenticity, lifelong learning
John Doerksen named Western’s vice-provost (students)
July 07, 2022Experienced leader will build on long-standing career of helping students succeed
Western partners with Ugandan research centre to help address global health challenges
July 07, 2022International collaboration opens opportunities for experiential learning
Western alumni join prestigious Order of Canada roster
July 06, 2022Accomplished grads among 85 new appointments announced by Governor General
Alumni from 2020 and 2021 celebrate graduation in person
July 04, 2022Five days of ceremonies to make up for pandemic-delayed convocations
New Western program aims to empower women innovators
June 27, 2022WORLDiscoveries to launch new WE-Empower program in September
Western researchers receive combined $2.8M NSERC Discovery grants
June 23, 2022Successful funding round benefits 66 Western-led science, engineering, medical research projects
Western to host 2022 Vanier Cup
June 23, 2022Championship game in London, Ont., gives reigning champs chance to defend ‘21 title on home turf
Be storytellers, John Davidson tells FIMS grads
June 23, 2022Dedicated dad, driven to defeat Duchenne muscular dystrophy receives honorary degree
Nursing prof receives $2.4 million SSHRC partnership grant
June 23, 2022Sociologist Fiona Webster examines how marginalization affects patient engagement in chronic pain research
Learning bundles a gift of Indigenous knowledge
June 21, 2022New curriculum to help Indigenize instruction, build community
Western board set to welcome new chair, vice-chair
June 16, 2022Keith Gibbons, Sarah Shortreed assume roles July 1
Nine Western faculty named new engineering Fellows
June 15, 2022Awards honour long-standing service and achievements in engineering
Astronaut launches grads to next, new adventures
June 14, 2022David Saint-Jacques to receive honorary degree from Western at convocation ceremonies on June 14
War journalist Sally Armstrong says youth bring hope for change
June 14, 2022Humanitarian and author will receive honorary doctorate at spring convocation
Dion Stout: Reconciliation ‘new arena of struggle’ for Canadians
June 13, 2022Honorary degree recipient Madeleine Kētēskwew Dion Stout invites graduates to be educated, united
Western community remembers Afzaal family one year later
June 03, 2022Anniversary commemoration highlights advocacy against Islamophobia, racism
Schulich Medicine resident awarded prestigious Gates Cambridge scholarship
June 02, 2022Dr. Benjamin Chin-Yee to explore AI’s impact on patient care as PhD student at University of Cambridge
New federal funding supports research on teen online harassment
June 02, 2022Canada Research Chair Kaitlynn Mendes cites victim-blaming factor for non-reporting
Western engineering students compete in World’s Challenge Challenge global final
May 31, 2022Team Agri-Edge makes case for precision agriculture to solve farming challenges
$10M gift gives rise to Western’s Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
May 25, 2022Entrepreneur and financier invests in ‘hopes and aspirations of future students’
Western makes new commitments to address, prevent gender-based and sexual violence
May 19, 2022Re-evaluating OWeek alongside student leaders, appointing special advisor among steps in response to committee report, independent review
Western, RBC, The Globe and Mail team up to offer free program for aspiring entrepreneurs
May 16, 2022New online course teaches step-by-step process of starting, growing successful business
Western launches new scholarships for Black and Indigenous students
May 05, 2022Awards strengthen support for diverse, equity-deserving students
Western Engineering launches artificial intelligence specialization program
May 05, 2022Interdisciplinary approach marries traditional engineering subjects with AI fundamentals
Western’s new provost shares first impressions, plans to build connections
May 02, 2022Q&A with Florentine Strzelczyk
Decarbonization key to Western’s net-zero emissions investment goal
April 29, 2022Western rolls out responsible investing strategy, outlines pathways to sustainability
Western invests in sustainable, equitable future
April 29, 2022Budget 2022-23 supports university’s strategic priorities
Western grad David Simmonds receives Harry Jerome leadership award
April 29, 2022Community leader a champion for equity, inclusion
Western first in Canada, third in world in global impact, sustainability rankings
April 27, 2022Times Higher Education grades universities' efforts to match UN Sustainable Development Goals
Western team wins Governor General medal for kids’ hearing-aid tech
April 26, 2022Innovation award recognizes audiology team for world-class software
Inaugural neuroscience fellows ‘looking to make a difference’
April 22, 2022Three researchers exploring novel ways to study the brain
Students bring home $5K prize for health tech go-to-market pitch
April 22, 2022Science meets business at Proteus Innovation Competition
Designing frugal medical devices among projects receiving Western strategic grants
April 20, 2022$13.3M awarded in first two of three funding rounds
New Western Research chair working towards gender-equitable, low-carbon economy
April 14, 2022Gender and women’s studies prof Bipasha Baruah named new Strategic Focus chair
Western honours this year’s most outstanding educators
April 07, 2022Nine faculty members, anatomy education team recognized for excellence, innovation
Western’s sustainability champions go the distance
March 31, 2022University honours commitment, innovation of eco-advocates
Western announces $600K in new funding for globally displaced students, scholars
March 30, 2022Bursaries, awards and living assistance among additional supports
Western alumni among Canada’s ‘changemakers’
March 24, 2022Shadi McIsaac, Denis Nagasaki, Sarah Landstreet, recognized as emerging leaders finding solutions to the world's most challenging problems
Western students take on challenge to help solve world’s problems
March 22, 2022World’s Challenge Challenge final competition March 24
Western community remembers philanthropist Sonia Labatt
March 22, 2022Legacy marked with commitment to make ‘a healthier, more equitable and more just place'
New Western specialization links AI and health research
March 21, 2022One-of-a-kind collaboration to help grad students use machine learning to solve complex health, medical issues
Chakrabarti, Barmby, and Luginaah named Distinguished University Professors
March 17, 2022Award recognizes careers of excellence in teaching, research, leadership
Western extends system of support for students, faculty affected by Ukraine crisis
March 10, 2022Series of actions ensures access to financial aid, academic accommodations, mental health services
Western takes steps to enhance safety on campus
March 03, 2022Improved lighting, more patrols, more after-hours staffing among enhanced safety measures
Western stands in solidarity with Ukraine
March 02, 2022University issues statement on the war in Ukraine
‘Never say can’t’: Western Mustang wins courage award
March 02, 2022Internationally ranked para athlete Madison Wilson-Walker 2022 Jeffrey Reed Courage Award recipient
4 Western students named Cansbridge Fellows
February 24, 2022Prestigious fellowship includes a $10,000 scholarship, summer internship in Asia
Western raises more than $617K for local United Way
February 24, 2022University community’s generosity continues to be among highest in the region
Western researchers receive $1.25M in federal funding
February 23, 2022More than half a million of grant money for research to develop complex disease profiles
Western issues COVID-19 updates following Ontario announcement
February 17, 2022Vaccination, mask mandates remain as all students return to in-person learning Feb. 28
Western launches new creative arts and production program
February 17, 2022Creativity, collaboration, community cornerstones of new BA major
Bell-Western 5G network enabling solutions to real-world challenges
February 16, 2022Researchers test-drive super-speed connectivity through 8 innovative projects
Western tops Canada for most student-athletes achieving academic excellence
February 09, 2022Mustangs scholar-athletes recognized in U Sports Academic All-Canadians national list
Community, cross-campus collaboration drives anti-violence work
February 07, 2022Looking ahead to the fall, interim recommendations focus on student safety, well-being
Research that drives meaningful impact
February 03, 2022At the helm of Western Research, Lesley Rigg rallies campus community with new strategic plan
Florentine Strzelczyk named provost and vice-president (academic)
February 03, 2022Distinguished humanities scholar, academic leader joins Western May 1
Students begin unique training to prevent sexual violence
January 31, 2022Two-part training for students in residence brings ‘really difficult conversations’ to the fore
Enhancing student supports and spaces: ‘It’s our number one priority’
January 27, 2022Western begins its return to in-person learning next week, looks ahead to fall term
Western appoints AVP for innovation, partnerships
January 26, 2022David Muir tasked with connecting research, industry, government to create greater impact
Western gets gold STARS for sustainability
January 20, 2022International ratings system paves way to ‘make global change happen’
New home for student health and wellness services in Thames Hall
January 20, 2022Welcoming, inclusive site provides single-entry point, shorter wait times
Western to increase residence capacity for first-year students this fall
January 19, 2022Renovations to Bayfield Hall will help the university fulfill its first-year residence guarantee
Western announces phased approach to return-to-class
January 14, 2022Staggered plan an effort to slow COVID-19 transmission
Education professor to lead international group
January 14, 2022Shelley Taylor reflects on global educators' role in diversity, social justice advocacy
Western chemists engage in ‘game-changer’ metals research
January 12, 2022Pioneering project to prevent corrosion part of $24M New Frontiers Research grant
Scholar, curator named Canada Research Chair
January 12, 2022Sarah Smith to focus work on cultural diplomacy
Mustangs mourn loss of storied football coach Larry Haylor
January 07, 2022‘The only thing that exceeded his passion for football, was the love for his family’
Western remembers sports legend Darwin Semotiuk
January 06, 2022Coach, professor and administrator a ‘transformational leader’
Order of Canada honours for alumni
January 04, 2022Eight Western graduates among 135 new appointees
Stories of community-engaged learning at Western
January 04, 2022Partnerships with 200+ non-profit organizations benefit agencies and students
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