Western Alumni

Last week, we welcomed nearly 8,900 students into the alumni community! Congratulations to all our newest grads and their families.

What year did you graduate? 🎓

Read more about spring convocation: https://news.westernu.ca/2026/06/in-photos-western-celebrates-spring-convocation/

This weekend, alumni and friends cheered on the Toronto Tempo during their historic inaugural season!

We are pleased to spotlight seven grads working behind the scenes for Canada's first Women's National Basketball Association team:
🏀 Karisma Sharma, social science grad, Manager, Human Resources
🏀 Amy Kong, Ivey grad, Account Executive, Premium Sales
🏀 Aaron Barrett, law grad, General Counsel
🏀 Janell Stephens, health sciences grad, Partnerships Manager
🏀 Patrick Lee, social science grad, Chief Financial Officer
🏀 Katelynn Vanderwerff, social science grad, Manager, CRM & Lifecycle Marketing
🏀 Lisa Ferkul, health sciences grad, Chief Revenue Officer

Missed our Purple Perks event? Make sure your contact info is updated for next time: https://brnw.ch/21x3mau

Faculty of Social Science at Western University Ivey Business School Faculty of Health Sciences - Western University Western Law

“Trying is the most important part; it’s never too late to start. Pursuing your passions and believing in yourself is so powerful.”

grad Brooke Meloche is Western's first student to graduate with a combined degree in integrated science and mechanical engineering. Outside the classroom, she was a Western all-girl cheerleader, a pole vaulter and a mentor for the next generation of young girls interested in science.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x3byK

“Philanthropy was a significant part of my mother’s life. If a cause was important to her, even if it meant she had only $10 to spare, she ensured it was donated.” - alum Paul Butler

Raised in a family where generosity was always a priority, Paul learned early that giving back matters. After her passing, Paul unexpectedly discovered his mom's 40-year history of giving, which inspired him and his husband to Western in their will.

💜 Read how their generosity is shaping brighter futures for Western students: https://brnw.ch/21x34f6

prof Elizabeth Greene discovered many of the Roman leather shoes that are part of a new exhibition at Bata Shoe Museum.

This exhibit showcases decades of research at Vindolanda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Elizabeth has been uncovering artifacts for decades.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x2Ldu

is September 25 to 27! Save the date, message your friends and start planning your weekend. 💜

Welcoming grad Brett Buchanan back to campus as the new dean of Arts and Humanities at Western!

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x2wo3

Have you recently received an award? Expanded your family, wrote a book, reunited with friends or achieved a personal accomplishment?

Share your news with your classmates, and it may be featured in future communications: https://alumni.westernu.ca/classnotes/

Missed out on a recent webinar? Not to worry! Browse our event recordings and learn on your schedule: https://alumni.westernu.ca/on-demand-learning/videos/

Topics highlights:
- The future of food
- Mining outer space resources
- Wills and estate planning
- A conversation with Emma Donoghue
- Aging well research