2023

Investing in the Future of Humanity

December 21, 2023

A visionary gift cultivates globally minded and ethically driven leaders through Western’s flagship Arts & Humanities program

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Donation of $8.5 million strengthens hearing science and innovation

December 18, 2023

Transforming care for patients with hearing loss is the focus of donation from global hearing implant company MED-EL.

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A childhood dream come true

December 15, 2023

Surrounded by supportive family and generous donors, Liz Walters has found her calling.

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Disrupting the narrative

November 14, 2023

After a severe childhood brain injury, Western Law student Mason Bruner-Moore takes control of his story with the help of donors.

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New interdisciplinary chair brings a philosophical lens to AI

October 18, 2023

Western announces chair in ethics and artificial intelligence with new $1.5M gift from alum Tim Duncanson.

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Nursing grad shifts perspective on past, finds hope for the future

September 25, 2023

Nursing grad shifts perspective on past, finds hope for the future

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Donation Boosts Open Hardware Approach to Motor Neuroscience

August 15, 2023

Support from the Azrieli Foundation is taking an open-science concept to the next level, by enabling researchers across Canada to access and utilize novel electrodes.

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Philanthropist Kelly Meighen named Western’s 24th Chancellor

July 5, 2023

The esteemed philanthropist believes healthy relationships, strong supports, fundamental to success.

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Engineering alumni receive honorary degrees from Western

June 23, 2023

Today, Catherine Karakatsanis, BESc'83, MESc'91, and Douglas Muzyka, BESc'77, MESc'78, PhD'85, were conferred with honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws at convocation ceremonies at Alumni Hall.

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May you do good in whatever you choose

June 19, 2023

In his convocation speech, business leader and philanthropist Jeff Parr, BA’82, posed this question to Western's 2023 class of social science and BMOS graduates.

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Visionary research chair to change the future of eye care

May 25, 2023

A $5M investment from St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation and Western will build capacity and provide ongoing support for innovations in research

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Reaching the finish line

May 15, 2023

Software engineer, track and field star and fourth-year student Favour Okpali chases her passions as she approaches her final year at Western.

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“Football chose me”

May 15, 2023

With vital lessons learned through football and family, a fateful journey to the Western Mustangs was destiny for Lourenz Bowers-Kane.

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The heart of the game

May 15, 2023

From bunny league to the Western Mustangs, Maddie Hill’s ringette journey has led her to co-captain of the top team in Canada.

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Western establishes pioneering $4M endowed chair for urologic cancer research

May 3, 2023

Western establishes pioneering $4M endowed chair for urologic cancer research

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Historic $30M gift to transform Ivey’s presence in downtown Toronto

April 26, 2023

Donation from pioneering philanthropist Donald K. Johnson marks the largest ever from an individual in Western’s history

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Western cements leadership in kidney research with new $3.5M endowed chair

April 5, 2023

Western matched funds raised through the London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) and The Kidney Foundation of Canada to create the new research chair. 

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Ivey Business School receives $3.5M from BMO for new program, course upgrades

April 5, 2023

Announced on April 3, BMO’s gift will also strengthen the institute’s ‘Leadership Under Fire’ course for HBA students and enhance its outreach to small- and medium-sized businesses through a free leadership playbook.

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Making a difference at Western: A donor’s story

March 16, 2023

'We hope our gift improves the quality of education … to benefit future generations.'

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Playing It Back

February 16, 2023

Western alum Dorothy Hollingsworth is ensuring music students have a bright future in the arts thanks to three endowed scholarships

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Helping people from all walks of life 

February 7, 2023

Western Engineering research team developing innovative solutions to help people walk – affordably. 

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"If you see a problem - you act"

February 7, 2023

Schulich Medical science student Kenisha Arora leads by example as an aspiring surgeon and global advocate for education.

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A moral and ethical purpose

February 7, 2023

From the farm to the city, Western Law student Maddie Hill remembers her roots as she aims to make a difference.

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Together, every step of the way

February 1, 2023

From sleeping on bookshelves to contributing as a major donor, Larry Schecter has a vision.

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Peace and purpose

A health equity advocate, Western professor Vanessa Ambtman-Smith gives back to the Indigenous community that healed her.

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A clear focus

Media artist and PhD student in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Santasil Mallik’s research will take a critical look at humanitarian crises beyond the camera lens.

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Tribute to W.R. Poole, Q.C.

During his illustrious career, which spanned over 60 years, William “Bill” Poole was an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Law at Western and lectured students on the subject of criminal law from 1964 to 1972. He also provided legal representation in some of the most notorious criminal trials of the day.

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Rowing’s faithful followers and silent partners

A pioneer in women’s rowing at Western, Carolyn Clark’s support of the program is a lifelong allegiance.

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Rowing the distance

Trading Mustang purple for Rowing Canada red, rowing athlete and Olympic hopeful Karissa Riley enters international waters.

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Beyond Brick and Mortar

After decades of establishing their careers, raising two children and contributing to London’s community, Desh and Dr. Ladi Malhotra closed the door to their family home for the last time, handing the keys over to Western University for a renewed cause.

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A penned passion

Student and award-winning poet, Gray Brogden finds rhyme and reason at Western.

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