In The News

May 31, 2023 Dr. Preston talks consistent paratransit service with CTV News
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, was interviewed by CTV News for a story about a woman in a wheelchair having issues taking her service dog onto paratransit buses. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 12, 2023 Dr. Malloy on King's efforts to create a diversified campus
Dr. David Malloy, King’s President, spoke to The Catholic Register about diversifying our international student enrolment and about the value of liberal arts and community to these students. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 2, 2023 Dr. Preston talks Memes & Dreams with Rogers TV
Dr. Jeff Preston of Disability Studies and several of his students spoke to Bronagh Morgan on Rogers TV about his course, Memes& Dreams. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 27, 2023 Dr. Malloy on why the Humanities are important
Dr. David Malloy, King's President, has published an op-ed in The Economic Times in India about the importance of humanities and social sciences at a time when so much emphasis in post-secondary education is on technology. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 27, 2023 Sara Mai Chitty Receives Western Teaching Award

Sara Mai Chitty, Lecturer in Social Justice and Peace Studies (second from left) was part of the Course Development Team for Western's Geography 2133: Connecting for Climate Change Action, which received Western's Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) Award for Excellence in Collaborative Teaching. Congratulations Sara Mai!
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Apr 21, 2023 Dr. Joseph recipient of Western teaching award

Dr. Nigel Joseph, long-time Lecturer in King's English department, was awarded the Angela Armitt Award for Excellence in Teaching by Part-Time Faculty as part of the 22-23 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Joseph is also a long-time lecturer in Western's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Congratulations, Dr. Joseph!
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Apr 18, 2023 Dr. Kerr on the dual income, no kids lifestyle
Dr. Don Kerr, demographer and professor in King's Department of Sociology, spoke to the Canadian Press (reprinted in The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail among other outlets), about the reasons, including economic and societal conditions, behind the resurgence of the dual income, no kids lifestyle. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 14, 2023 Indian media provides coverage to King's delegation visit

A trip to India by a delegation from King's to strengthen ties with academic partners, boost international collaboration, and meet with applicants and their families is attracting media attention.
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Mar 31, 2023 'London left behind': Report finds median household incomes stagnant over 15-year span
Dr. Don Kerr, demographer and professor in King's Department of Sociology, talked to CTV's Brent Lale about the Fraser Institute's report that showed that London, ON, was "lagging behind most other census metropolitan areas in Canada.” Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 17, 2023 King's partners with Sally Ann

The Catholic Register published an article focusing on the King's Community Support Centre, a new partnership between King's and the Salvation Army's Centre of Hope, which gives six social work students hands-on experience.
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Mar 15, 2023 Dr. El Armali on the harm caused by unpaid taxes

In an article in The Catholic Register about how tax evasion harms the common good, Dr. Jafar El Armali, Assistant Professor of Economics, argues that unpaid taxes hinder a government's ability to produce public goods, which harms the overall economic welfare.
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Mar 14, 2023 King's Pollard signed by London Majors

King's student-athlete Will Pollard, 3rd year student in the BMOS program, has been signed by the London Majors baseball team.
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Feb 27, 2023 Dr. Bikos suggests reallocating London police budget funding

In a London Free Press op-ed, Dr. Lesley Bikos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, suggests redirecting police funds to "invest meaningfully in people and community" and address the root causes of crime.

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Feb 27, 2023 Dr. Dean on reducing welfare clawback to increase workforce
Dr. Jason Dean, Assistant Professor of Economics, highlights in a recent article for The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) that the current income support system in Canada is flawed as it creates disincentives to work for social assistance recipients. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 24, 2023 Dr. Drachewych on the challenges to peace in Ukraine
Dr. Oleksa Drachewych, a Lecturer in the Department of History, contributed an article to Western News (originally published in The Conversation) discussing the reasons why the current calls for peace in Ukraine are unrealistic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 24, 2023 Dr. Muller on the other type of smartphone data you might not know about
Dr. Benjamin Muller, Associate Professor in Migration and Border Studies, has co-written an article for The Conversation about how smartphones and satellites can be used to track your location. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 17, 2023 Black Excellence at King's, Past and Present
King's alumni and current students are making a difference here on campus, in our local communities and in the world. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 15, 2023 Growing city, packed maternity wards
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, shared his expertise on London's population growth and busy maternity wards in this London Free Press article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin