2021

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.

May 7, 2021

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

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.

April 29, 2021

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

April 28, 2021

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

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.

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.

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.

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.