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Western “All in” Campaign to raise $1B
June 12, 2025
Perry Dellelce, Kelly Meighen, and David Simmonds.
Introducing Western’s campaign co-chairs
May 6, 2025
Dr. Michael Strong, Arthur J. Hudson Chair in ALS Research at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
Groundbreaking research uncovers path toward cure for ALS
May 6, 2025
Wampum Learning Lodge at Western University.
Advancing Indigenous Initiatives that support Indigenous youth leadership
October 28, 2024
Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship at Western University.
Ensuring all students cultivate entrepreneurial mindset to navigate uncertainty, solve complex problems
April 23, 2025
Aerial photo showing weather-related damage to building.
Transforming extreme weather detection, mitigating harm to Canadians, their property
February 20, 2025
Illustration of AI.
Research chair brings ethical lens to new emerging technology and intersection with humanity
January 17, 2025
Jim Moscovich, a professor emeritus, and his wife Barbara.
Visiting artists program gets a boost, inspiring students through performances by world-class musicians
December 10, 2024
Bill Hodgins standing with trees in background.
New scholarship equips graduates with empathy, imagination and critical thinking to find solutions for the world’s great problems
November 25, 2024
Jeff and his wife Shelley Parr.
Arming students with resilience, coping skills to thrive, succeed in life
May 1, 2025
Donald K. Johnson standing at the Ivey Exchange Tower.
Ivey to expand into new Toronto space, providing limitless executive education opportunities for the next generation of leaders
October 22, 2024
A student standing next to her project.
Young scientists are developing innovative solutions to help people walk at a fraction of the cost
September 27, 2024
Erin Iredale
Electric fields offer new hope against aggressive brain cancer
June 12, 2025
Ivey Social Impact Day
Ivey students give back to community organizations
June 12, 2025
USRI researchers in front of western faculty of social science
Undergraduate students explore Canada’s declining population through migration research
June 12, 2025
Older adults arranging flowers
Queen’s, Western research project helps Canadians age well at home
June 12, 2025
Jessie McDonald in front of a microcope, holding a steel module that researchers pulled from the proposed deep geological repository site
Long-term safety of nuclear waste storage examined in Western field research
June 12, 2025
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New $9.8M investment in Western research supports sovereignty, identity and community
June 12, 2025
Marlene McGrath and Graham Porter at Western University
Alumni couple invest in precision cancer care, trainees
June 12, 2025
Holly Tang and Annie Bird on placement with TVCC
Western occupational therapy students reduce wait times for children seeking support
June 12, 2025
Ravi Menon
Brain Canada investment expands access to Western’s national MRI research platform
June 12, 2025
Rotman Institute of Philosophy
Western philosophers, scientists among global scholars tackling “wicked problems”
June 12, 2025
Biochemistry professor Patrick O’Donoghue
Huntington Society of Canada Research Chair advances innovative approaches to future treatment 
June 12, 2025
Indigenous student Katherine Shone standing in Western University's DB Weldon Library
Indigenous students in STEM turn their dreams into achievable goals
June 12, 2025
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July 21, 2026

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Smithsonian magazine

Amateur astronomer spots ancient crater

Earth sciences professor Gordon Osinski explained how his team confirmed an impact crater in Quebec that was originally discovered by an amateur astronomer using Google Maps.

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July 2, 2026

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The New York Times

Cheating chickadees are seduced by smarts

Research led by biology professor Carrie Branch found mountain chickadees are loyal to their mates – until a smarter suitor comes along.

Man smiling and pointing to solar panels in a pond

July 9, 2026

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CBC Climate

Canadians design bubbly floating solar for icy lakes

Engineering doctoral student Koami Soulemane Hayibo’s floating photovoltaic system uses a unique approach to addressing challenges with implementing floating solar panels in cold climates.

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Campaign goals
The largest campaign in our history is guided by three ambitious goals
$1 billion+
to take learning, research and impact to the next level
$620 million raised as of 08/01/2026
185,000

alumni engaged as donors,
volunteers and champions

148,000 as of 08/01/2026
16,893

new participants in
alumni programs

1.5 million

meaningful alumni
interactions worldwide

1 million as of 08/01/2026
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May 6, 2025
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Playing the long game
May 6, 2025
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The most pleasant surprise
May 1, 2025
Heather Whittle.
A legacy and a calling
April 23, 2025
Madelaine Menegoni.
‍The Power of Inclusion: Madelaine’s story
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Campaign Support
to Date
$508,895,603

51% towards goal of $1 billion

889,267

engaged alumni and friends as donors, volunteers and leaders

420K

inspired meaningful interactions

Note: Updated quarterly, the numbers on this page reflect campaign results as of March 2025.
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