News and Stories

May 6, 2021

Entrepreneurship at Western received a major boost from a generous $5.5-million gift from the Pierre L. Morrissette Family Foundation. The investment fuels entrepreneurship education and mentorship across all faculties.

April 29, 2021

Gift supports researchers translating data-driven insights into tools Canadians can use to improve their financial resilience.

April 28, 2021

The contribution, from Power Corporation of Canada, Canada Life, and IGM Financial, will help further research and create visionary leaders.

April 26, 2021

Jessica Singer is one of 12 scholarship recipients from across Canada who will receive $600 a week, plus work-related travel costs, to test their mettle as journalists.

April 6, 2021

Together, the Western Summer 2021 Student Internship and the Undergraduate Student Research Internship programs will offer 16-week placements for up to 400 students, with $7,500 in compensation.

March 24, 2021

Five Western students receive Hydro One scholarships as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to increasing the representation of women in engineering.

March 15, 2021

New grads are receiving more local career opportunities and London is retaining more skilled talent thanks to a collaboration between Western and the London Economic Development Corporation.

January 20, 2021

Four projects funded for fostering Indigenous learning and community partnerships as as part of the university’s investment in the strategic priorities articulated in the Indigenous Strategic Plan.

January 18, 2021

The new fellowships will support and increase representation among students heading towards academic and industry careers.

October 27, 2020

Western – along with Brescia, Huron and King’s university colleges – provided financial support for students who are former crown wards.