News and Stories

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.

October 21, 2020

Struggling London families received 1,000 care packages prepared by Western student volunteers and London’s Child and Youth Network.

October 16, 2020

Western Law students are stepping up to provide free legal support as access to justice is more difficult for marginalized communities during COVID 19.

September 24, 2020

A gift to support research internships for engineering undergrads is helping students get an early start on their research careers.

September 9, 2020

Western has joined with community partners in a tutoring project to support marginalized and vulnerable students at risk of falling behind their peers.

August 11, 2020

A $9.2-million gift from Jeff and Shelley Parr helped Western University launch the centre dedicated to proactive support for student mental health and well-being.

July 28, 2020

A $2.5-million gift from William and Lynne Gray has created a first-in-Canada research chair in mobility and aging to understand, improve, restore and manage mobility outcomes that affect people throughout all stages of life.