News and Stories

Western student Ivy Luo felt a huge sense of relief when she received donor support

Heather Whittle is paying it forward. As a student and single mom, she found the support she needed to succeed at Western. Through a legacy gift, she's helping future students have the same chances to grow and thrive, no matter what challenges they face.

New $1.35-million commitment provides financial support and learning opportunities beyond the classroom

The atrium of the Western Centre for Public Health and Family Medicine has been named in honour of Dr. John Sangster, to recognize his generous philanthropy and the contributions he made to family medicine.

Donor giving helps to build a better and more just world.

Jim and Barbara Moscovich bonded over a belief in the power of education and a love of music. These passions also inspired the couple’s recent $2.5 million donation to the Don Wright Faculty of Music, which will bring top artists to Western University and enrich the student experience.

Fuelled by a new, transformative $20-million investment from the university’s long-established partner, ImpactWX, the Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory will greatly improve severe and extreme weather detection and documentation.

Western student Naomi Ngobila has accessed experiential learning and student clubs that have helped her find community and will assist her in writing law school applications.

The new facility houses the largest maker space in Canada available to alumni and students in all faculties thanks to a $10-million gift from Canadian entrepreneur and financier Ron Schmeichel, JD’95.