Alan Shepard

• Alan Shepard to serve 2nd term as Western University president

  Shepard, who became Western's 11th president and vice-chancellor in July 2019, will continue in that role until June 30, 2029, the university says.

  Education

  Dec 6, 2022
  
• Western University unveils plan to tackle gender-based and sexual violence on campus

  Two reports looking into multiple reports of sexual assault at the start of the 2021-2022 school year will see Western add more programming and increase staffing in student dorms.

  Canada

  May 19, 2022
  
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• Woman fatally struck in Western Road parking lot was Ivey student, Western president says

  Western President Alan Shepard identified an Honours Business Administration student at Ivey as the victim of Monday's tragic incident on Western Road.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2022
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• Western University to expand downtown with $7.3M property purchase

  The Greene-Swift Building, built in 1906, currently houses Harrison Pensa, LLP which will be relocating to the Dufferin Corporate Centre next spring.

  Education

  Oct 5, 2021
• ‘We clearly have a culture problem’: Western University launches action plan amid reports of student assaults

  The university released the new action plan and Task Force on Sexual Violence and Student Safety on Thursday.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2021
• Western University, USC warn large gatherings put school year in jeopardy

  'We want to be clear: if this activity continues, the academic year we have so carefully planned will not happen,' the Western and USC presidents wrote.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2021
• COVID-19: Vaccination required for Western University students in residence

  On Thursday, Western University announced that students living in residence will be asked to get vaccinated before they arrive on campus.

  Canada

  May 27, 2021
• Western University gets $5.5 million to expand programs for young entrepreneurs

  The gift from Pierre L. Morrissette Family Foundation will create the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship to expand current programs for entrepreneurs.

  Education

  May 6, 2021
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• Western University, Fanshawe College to see $900k for mental health supports

  Western will be receiving $514,806, which it is sharing with its affiliated university colleges based on student populations, and Fanshawe will be receiving $390,483.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2021
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• Western University adding extra week to winter break

  University president Alan Shepard is encouraging students to use the extra time to focus on self-care.

  Education

  Nov 25, 2020