Student unearths footprint from antiquity Classical Studies student Melanie Benard joined Western’s Field School at Vindolanda to take a step or two into the past. But what she unearthed during the archaeological dig set her back on her heels. (more)

Cultureplex measures beauty in art using 'big data' A recent study from the CulturePlex Lab concludes that the representation of facial beauty has varied over time and that these variations can be measured and tracked throughout the history of painting. (more)

New at Homecoming: #HOCOonthehill One day. Two concerts. An unforgettable Western Experience. The day begins with an electronic dance music concert, followed by the football game and more music in the evening. (more)

Alumna reconnects with Alice Munro Western alumna Isobel Raven shares her childhood memories of Alice Munro in her piece entitled "Roots". (more)

Business London recently profiled Visual Arts alumni Jason Hallows, PhD'11, and Dickson Bou, BFA'09, on their new custom bicycle shop in London, N+1 Cycle. Read more

Visual Arts and English alumnus Jagdeep Raina, BFA'13, recently exhibited at Microscope Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. Read more

Kerry Ellen Buck, BA'84, became Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the North Atlantic Council (NATO) in Brussels, Belgium. Read more