News and Stories

The funds from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CHIR) will support professor Diana Lewis’ work measuring impact of industrial development on Indigenous communities.

Medical biophysicist Aaron Fenster is getting a $2.65-million boost for his imaging research lab through the Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence.

Ten Western initiatives have been awarded a total of $1 million in funding as part of the eCampusOntario Virtual Learning Strategy.

An Indigenous languages revitalization program is among ten projects receiving eCampusOntario grants.

In a compelling show of support for the arts, internationally acclaimed artist and Western graduate John A. Schweitzer donated more than $4 million worth of his own personal art collection, honouring his deep ties to Western.

The Cabinet Clean-Out campaign collected 740 pounds of food, strengthening ties between Western students and the London community.

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.

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

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