News and Stories
Western alum supports the arts through philanthropy
May 13, 2021
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.
Read MoreWestern students support food bank with end-of-year drive
May 7, 2021
The Cabinet Clean-Out campaign collected 740 pounds of food, strengthening ties between Western students and the London community.
Read MorePierre Morrissette helps expand entrepreneurship at Western
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.
Read MoreCanadian Payroll Association funds Financial Wellness Lab at Western
April 29, 2021
Gift supports researchers translating data-driven insights into tools Canadians can use to improve their financial resilience.
Read More$1.75-million investment in Ivey will advance public policy and diversity
April 28, 2021
The contribution, from Power Corporation of Canada, Canada Life, and IGM Financial, will help further research and create visionary leaders.
Read MoreWestern student honoured with Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship
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.
Read MoreSummer internship programs aim to help students and faculty
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.
Read MoreSupporting the next generation of women in engineering
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.
Read MoreSocial Science Career Apprenticeship
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.
Read MoreIndigenous Learning Fund recipients named
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.
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