Preparing the next generation of leaders to thrive amid complexity and uncertainty means reimagining education itself. At Western, we design learning experiences that teach critical thinking, build creativity and foster adaptability by embracing interdisciplinary perspectives and immersing students in the realities of the world they’re entering.
We’re thinking beyond preparing students for their first jobs. We’re equipping them to anticipate and navigate change, act with purpose and lead across a lifetime—not only today, but five, ten and fifty years from now.
With your support, we will prepare undergraduate and graduate students to become the next generation of globally minded leaders and changemakers, to:
The Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, powered by Ivey Business School, helps students from all disciplines develop entrepreneurial skills and launch their ideas.
Western’s Undergraduate Student Research Internships give students hands-on research experience tackling real-world challenges.
The Black Leadership University Experience provides the next generation of Black professionals with the skills and experience to lead.
Western Engineering’s new net-zero energy building will provide state-of-the-art spaces for learning, research and collaboration.
Western’s Women in Sport Fund provides female student-athletes with top-tier coaching, facilities and opportunities that prepare them to be leaders in competition and in life.
Western is empowering students to thrive through innovative programming that fosters connection, care and belonging.
Western is providing doctoral students with real-world experience while meeting critical labour-market needs.
Our campaign pillars reflect Western’s leadership in addressing today’s most urgent global challenges and the areas where support can make the greatest impact.
