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Aug 15, 2024
Congratulations to 2024 King's Alumni Award Recipients
Douglas Fry, BA '98, is the Alumni Award of Distinction recipient, and Helen Smith, BA '12, is the Recent Graduate Award recipient. -
Jul 25, 2024
King's students and faculty highlight innovative research at national Psychology convention
King’s students and faculty highlighted diverse and significant research topics at the Canadian Psychological Association's Annual Convention, showcasing the vital impact of mentorship in their academic journey.
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Jul 4, 2024
Philip Aziz Foundation donates extensive art collection to King's
King’s has received a remarkable contribution of a collection of works by renowned Canadian artist Philip Aziz, including 80 paintings, numerous sketches, and sculptures. A portrait of Pope John Paul II, one of the notable works in the collection, is being donated to John Paul II Catholic Secondary School in London. -
Jun 24, 2024
King's Promise prepares graduates for next career chapter
The King’s Promise, a signature program that guarantees students meaningful employment within their first six months post-graduation, celebrates its first graduates. -
Jun 20, 2024
Celebrating the Board of Directors' Gold Medal recipients
The recipients of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors’ Gold Medal Awards were honoured as part of the Spring 2024 Convocation, held on June 18, 2024. -
Jun 14, 2024
Graduating student's tireless work on environmental issues leaves indelible mark on King's
Joanna Regan, a graduating student from the School of Social Work, spearheaded numerous stainability initiatives on campus, empowering students to advocate for environmental justice. -
Jun 13, 2024
Graduating senior calls King's experience "life-changing"
At the age of 77, Darlene Walker has completed the final course for her Sociology degree and says King’s gave her a purpose and an eight-year activity that kept her mind engaged. -
Jun 3, 2024
Hard work pays off for student-athlete
Undefeated against all university competitors for the second year in a row, student-athlete Treye Trotman was named Male Athlete of the Year at the annual Mustangs Awards. -
May 6, 2024
Navin Droom looking for seat on London's Diversity Committee
BA candidate Navin Droom, seeking a seat on London's Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, was included in a CBC News article focusing on three candidates. -
Apr 24, 2024
King's alumni named recipients of the 2024 Awards of Excellence in Teaching
The recipients of this year’s King’s Awards of Excellence in Teaching are Dr. Lynda Hutchinson ‘01, who will be recognized for full-time faculty and Trevor Medeiros ’15, who will be recognized for part-time faculty. -
Apr 8, 2024
CTV covers Western's Black graduation ceremony held at King's
Wemple Hall at King's was the host site of this year's Black graduation ceremony on April 6, 2024, a ceremony organized by members of Western University’s Black Students' Association and African Students' Association. CTV News was on hand to cover the event and interviewed Jennifer Slay, Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization, and several of the graduates. -
Apr 3, 2024
Two for Two - Branton and Trotman awarded Athletes of the Year
For the second year in a row, Shona Branton was named the Female Athlete of the Year and Treye Trotman was named the Male Athlete of the Year at the annual Mustangs Awards. Six King’s student-athletes were named as Team MVPs. -
Mar 28, 2024
King's students gain incredible opportunity by taking part in Crossing Borders conference
Four King’s students and one alumnus presented their research at the Crossing Borders Conference, held at Brock University. -
Mar 26, 2024
Job shadowing gives students a view of future jobs
King’s students have the opportunity to learn about professions they are interested in pursuing through the Job Shadow program. -
Mar 14, 2024
Dr. Ventresa receives funding from Cushwa Center
Dr. Robert Ventresca ‘93, Interim Vice-President Academic Dean (VPAD), has received a Peter R. D’Agostino Research Travel Grant for his research on “American Catholics, Papal Humanitarianism and Displaced Children after World War Two and the Holocaust."
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Mar 7, 2024
Western profs use Universal Design for Learning principles to make classes more accessible
A Western Gazette article about how Universal Design for Learning makes content more flexible and accessible to accommodate the needs of all students featured Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, and several King's students and alumni.
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Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Preston's writing regarding Air Canada's accessibility issues cited by alumnus
In a Canadian Press article about Air Canada's accessibility services, Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos '04, cited Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, who stated the airline may have an up-to-date accessibility framework but it hasn't been adequately implemented. -
Jan 25, 2024
Dispatch from the WTO's inaugural Youth Summit
Madison Paisley '23 was among 65 delegates selected to attend the World Trade Organizations' Youth Summit on Trade and Gender. She shares her experience in her first blog post from the field. -
Jan 17, 2024
Giving a voice to equity-denied groups at King's
King’s Office of EDID has launched two new platforms, a video series and a podcast, to help advance King’s commitment to EDID initiatives. -
Dec 19, 2023
King's in 2023: A Year in Review
From new partnerships within the community and around the world, to honouring faculty, staff, students, there was a lot of good news to share in 2023.