Alumni News

August 29, 2022

Canada’s functional coffee category is being led by Josh Barr, MBA’17 and Amar Gupta, MBA’17. Four years ago, they launched brüst; a cold brew that brings together caffeine and protein to create the perfect healthy energy beverage.

August 16, 2022

London was the site of The Amazing Race Canada Tuesday evening, and Western was front and centre for the latest leg of the race. From research into mindfulness, to appearances from school mascot JW, the Western Mustangs cheerleading team, and the Western Mustang Band, the school’s research innovation and spirit were on full display.

August 13, 2022

What germinated as an idea last fall is now in full bloom with the creation of a pollinator garden at the Environmental Sciences Western Field Station located north of campus on Wonderland Road.

August 4, 2022

New grad Shefali Panicker has turned into a TikTok star, thanks to her passion for music and the ability to sing in more than nine languages. Videos of her unique mashups of different songs in different languages have been seen around the world after going viral in 2020.

August 4, 2022

On July 27, a small group of students from the Western Space gathered to witness and take part in what they believe to be the first international holoport demonstration: when a hologram of a person or object is transmitted instantaneously to another location.

August 2, 2022

The Western Engineering Rocketry Team blasted off to success during its first appearance at the Spaceport America Cup in New Mexico last month. Western students’ homemade rocket reached the top speed at Mach 0.927 and was made out of a homemade carbon fibre body and fins with an off-the-shelf motor.

August 2, 2022

James McInnes, BSc’02, has taken his love of vegan food to the next level with a planned 50,000-sq.-ft. vegan food manufacturing plant in London, Ont. He is the co-founder and CEO of Odd Burger, Canada’s first-ever fast-food vegan restaurant, and the world’s first publicly traded vegan fast-food chain.

July 19, 2022

Hisham Hafez is taking his innovative ‘waste-to-energy’ process from the lab to market as the senior director in charge of renewable natural gas projects at Greenfield Global.

July 15, 2022

A collaborative project between Western Engineering and Michigan Tech University was successful in building a 3D-printed, functional surgical fracture table at a fraction of what it would normally cost.

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.