News and Stories
Student-led Kind Collective rallies to aid community
May 20, 2020
A Western student-led team is reaching beyond campus to raise money in support of the community’s most vulnerable residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreRelief Fund eases pandemic burden for students
May 19, 2020
Donors stepped up and nearly 3,400 students received help covering urgent and pressing needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to $2.6 million distributed as part of the Student Relief Fund.
Read MoreLabatt Family gift supports nursing education
May 13, 2020
Research, community involvement and technology are at the heart of a $5-million gift to Western from long-time donors and Western supporters Arthur and Sonia Labatt.
Read MoreStudent effort offers lifeline to isolated seniors
May 3, 2020
Western student volunteers and community partners joined forces to start the Stay in Touch initiative and offer a little joy to seniors isolating alone during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreWestern fund to support pandemic research
April 2, 2020
A new $1-million catalyst fund will support university research efforts focused on resilience and recovery from disease outbreaks.
Read MoreMed students providing protective gear, care packs
March 23, 2020
Medical students at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are volunteering with a local effort to supply personal protective equipment to primary care teams across the London region.
Read MoreFunding backs Western COVID-19 vaccine efforts
March 19, 2020
Western efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine received a major jolt thanks to million-dollar investment by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Read MoreWestern unveils $619K in support of United Way
February 5, 2020
The Western community raised $619,475 in support of United Way Elgin Middlesex, representing support for 7,350 local individuals to access the organization’s services.
Read MoreGrant bolsters Western-led MSK network
January 27, 2020
Patients suffering from musculoskeletal problems may find relief closer than ever, thanks to a federal multi-million dollar investment in a Western-led research network.
Read MoreAnonymous donation bolsters hands-on learning
January 23, 2020
Four Experiential Learning Innovation Scholars will be selected from among full- and part-time faculty applicants, thanks to an $80,000 anonymous gift.
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