Alumni News

July 12, 2022

Calgary-based professor, mentor, advocate and entrepreneur Melanie Peacock, MBA’90, is honoured to be the new president of the Western Alumni Association.

June 24, 2022

At the height of the 1980s Perry Dellelce, BA’85, graduated from Western. He was having “the time of his life,” creating new friendships and bonds that have withstood the test of time.

June 10, 2022

For the first time since 2019, Western’s graduating students will once again convene with classmates, friends and family at in-person convocation ceremonies June 13 to 24.

May 16, 2022

Western, RBC, and The Globe and Mail team up to offer a free online program for aspiring entrepreneurs. The program teaches step-by-step process of starting, growing successful business.

April 29, 2022

David is among 12 people being celebrated by the Black Business and Professional Association for excellence within the Black community.

February 16, 2022

For the thousands of students who volunteer or intend to volunteer overseas, Western alum Susan E. Gibson has a word of advice: prepare to learn before you expect to serve.

February 3, 2022

With the start of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, a Western Mustangs tradition is also afoot.

January 21, 2022

On January 22, 1992, Dr. Roberta Bondar, MSc’71, DSc’95, made history.

January 4, 2022

Eight Western alumni have been named among 135 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced on Dec. 29, 2021 by Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.

December 22, 2021

Eleven Western alumni are among an “inspirational group” named to London, Ont.’s 20 Under 40 Class of 2021.

December 22, 2021

Grace Andrews has a deft touch with a needle – a talent that has little to do with her long-time nursing career.

December 20, 2021

Pianst and playwright Tomson Highway shares stories of his 'most spectacular' childhood

December 17, 2021

2021 a year of big themes, bold vision for university

December 17, 2021

Erika Casupanan, BA’11, kept her secret close to the vest for more than half a year.

November 25, 2021

When David Huebert came to Western, the Halifax native used the opportunity to explore nearby Lambton County, and his long-held concern around chemicals, capitalism and the climate crisis.

November 25, 2021

Honour recognizes outstanding young Canadians under age 40

November 19, 2021

Despite her eagerness to recount the athletic achievements of hundreds of women Mustangs, Helen Luckman, MEd’82, remains reticent about trumpeting her own.

November 18, 2021

Eight Western alumni have been named among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2021. The women, leaders in the private, public and not-for profit sectors, are being recognized for empowering and championing others.

October 14, 2021

Western grad David McPherson's latest book honours iconic venue.

October 14, 2021

Western grad David McPherson's latest book honours iconic venue.

October 13, 2021

Western grad Susanne Grainger reflects on Tokyo 2020 after winning gold during the women’s eight rowing.

October 5, 2021

Kinesiology graduate Falana launching new music record.

October 2, 2021

New name follows $1.4M gift from Alumni Association.

September 27, 2021

Interview with Western Engineering alumna Michelle Lo, BESc/HBA’15, about her exciting career in the automotive industry, her Western student experience, and understand the impact of mentors for women in STEM.

September 10, 2021

Retired Canadian intelligence analyst writes book on history of terrorism.

August 26, 2021

Brooman first wrote The Pump as Western’s student-writer-in-residence, three years after leaving their own hometown of Grimsby, Ont.

August 20, 2021

Now a father of three, the accomplished corporate and investment advisor and director of numerous overseas and domestic corporations still makes time to mentor young people and maintain his ties with Western.

August 16, 2021

A toast on New Years Day in 2016 marked the beginning of a journey, leading them to renovate a roadside motel, purchase a second one, and star in the new Netflix series, Motel Makeover.

August 12, 2021

Opera singer and vocal coach Amy Steggles, BA’06 (Honours, Music), has helped many people find their voice over the years.

July 23, 2021

Conor Trainor shares personal journey from Mustang to Olympian