Alumni News

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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 24, 2023 The Loss Lab

The Loss Lab is a virtual hub that is home to diverse research, thanatological scholarship and a vibrant community involving students and local/national partnerships.
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Nov 15, 2023 Retiring Fidler wants to be remembered for being helpful to all
Phyllis Fidler ’04 will be retiring as Manager of General Accounting & Financial Information Systems after 30 years at King’s. Read about her amazing career and her family ties to King's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 9, 2023 Feast of Christ the King events in November for King's community
Events will be held to celebrate King’s University College’s history and the accomplishments of some of our finest students. These celebrations are a wonderful opportunity for our community to gather together to celebrate King’s history of excellence as well as our present and the future. We hope everyone in the King’s community takes the opportunity to enjoy them. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 30, 2023 King's tackles student food insecurity

To support our students, King’s has introduced the Food Cupboard, which makes food and hygiene products available in the lockers in the basement of the Student Life Centre.
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Oct 30, 2023 Dr. Kerr on the challenges of a successful billboard campaign

Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, spoke to the CBC about the challenges that may come from the "Don't Tell Toronto" billboard campaign, designed to lure people to London. Kapil Lakhotia, BA '02 (Economics) and former Chair of King's Board of Directors, was also quoted as part of the story in his role as president and CEO of the London Economic Development Corporation.
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Oct 27, 2023 Meet Monika Surma
With a 20-year career in policy development with the federal government under her belt, Monkia Surma ’97 shares insights into the rewards and challenges of her field, along with tips for career success and networking strategies. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 27, 2023 The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) are enormous, and the speed at which it is evolving is unprecedented. Dr. Jason Dean, Associate Professor of Economics, shares his perspective on the pros and cons of AI and how it can impact the economy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin