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A New Academic Building to Serve as the Heart and Hub of Campus Life

Rachel Macaulay, Communications Specialist
May 13 2019
On May 13, Huron was pleased to host a sod-turning ceremony to celebrate the beginning of a major construction project, in partnership with EllisDon, that will culminate in the university’s brand-new 40,000 square foot academic building, which will be along Western Rd. “Huron’s mission is t...
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Huron students raise more than $17,000 to support homeless youth

Rachel Macaulay, Communications Specialist
Apr 29 2019
Huron student, Jacob Spiro, turned a good idea into a huge tangible benefit for London’s homeless youth when he approached the university’s president about the potential to turn unused meal plan dollars into a sizeable donation. The Trek for Teens and Huron University collaboration he initia...
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Huron confers the Honourary Degree of Doctor of Divinity upon Dr. Rowan Williams

Jon Munn, Director of Marketing & Communications
Mar 18 2019
LONDON, ON – On March 18, 2019, during a special Theology Convocation, Huron University conferred the Honourary Degree of Doctor of Divinity upon Dr. Rowan Williams who served as the 104 Archbishop of Canterbury from December 2002 to December 2012 and was the officiant for the Royal Wedding of Pri...
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Dr. Geoff Read, Huron class of ’98, appointed Vice-President, Academic and Dean of Faculty of Arts and Social Science of Huron

Jon Munn, Director of Marketing & Communications
Feb 12 2019
LONDON, ON: Huron is excited to announce on February 14, 2019, Dr. Geoff Read, 1998 Huron University graduate, will be appointed to the position of Vice-President, Academic, and Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Science. Dr. Read’s appointment will run until June 30, 2024 and is subject for renewal...
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Huron celebrates three prominent alumni at 155th Founder’s Day

Jon Munn, Director of Marketing & Communications
Nov 30 2018
Today, Huron will celebrate its 155th Founder’s Day, marking the day Huron was founded in 1863. During today’s celebration, Huron will also recognize three alumni who exemplify what it means to be true Leader with Hearts and members of the Huron community.Melinda Rogers, Honorary Doctor of Divi...
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Huron hosts first-ever Chancellor and world-renowned businessperson, Prem Watsa, speaks at Huron

Rachel Macaulay, Communications Specialist
Oct 19 2018
London, ON - Today, Huron welcomes the university’s very first Chancellor, Prem Watsa, to speak to the university community about “Business as a Calling.” Mr. Watsa, who is affectionately known as the Warren Buffet of Canada, will address students, faculty, staff and the broader community...
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Huron Alumna’s job with Global Affairs Canada in Singapore: Experiencing the USA – North Korea June Summit, and other adventures

Jon Munn, Director, Marketing & Communications
Sep 28 2018
Huron Alumna, Toby Schwartz, is a Foreign Service Officer with Global Affairs Canada. Although not directly involved during the June summit as it centred between the U.S., DPRK and Singaporean officials, Schwartz reported to Ottawa headquarters on the Summit preps. Huron University spoke with To...
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Huron University welcomes its largest-ever first-year class in its 155-year history

Jon Munn, Director, Marketing & Communications
Sep 11 2018
Over the past year, Huron University has seen an unprecedented increase in student enrolment – amidst declining enrolment in Liberal Arts universities across North America. Western’s founding university college attributes this rapid increase in admissions to Huron’s new vision of Developing Le...
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