Western “All in” Campaign to raise $1B

Fundraising, alumni engagement campaign a ‘grand collaboration’ to build better future for Canada, the world

In a call to action responding to forces reshaping our world in real time, Western announced its All in Campaign on Sept. 26.

With the spirit that has driven transformative contributions over the generations – from sparking the idea for insulin to founding the field of wind engineering – All in will leverage Western’s legacy of excellence in research and education to create a better future for Canada and the world.

To address critical challenges of the 21st century, the campaign has three ambitious targets: engage 185,000 alumni through 1.5 million meaningful interactions to raise more than $1 billion.

Western President Alan Shepard said the campaign “calls on the imagination and resources of our community” to build a healthier and more sustainable future for generations to come.

“We are living through profound change across Canada and around the world – and the challenges we face are complex and urgent,” said Shepard. “At Western, collaboration and innovation are happening every day to address these challenges. But through this campaign, we have the power to do even more. All in will bring together alumni, students, faculty, and friends together to meet this moment.”

Read full article (via Western News, September 26, 2025)

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