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Government of Ontario awards medal to LA&PS graduate alum for outstanding volunteer and community contribution

Nebiyou Timotewos, who graduated from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), has been named a recipient of the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, presented by the Government of Ontario.  The award recognizes 20 young leaders who have provided outstanding volunteer service and community contribution. It is the province's highest honour for youth aged 15 to 24. Awards will be presented by […]

Four 91ÑÇÉ« U scholars among new, renewed Canada Research Chairs

LA&PS celebrates two profs renewed as Canada Research Chairs  The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies is proud to celebrate two researchers who are set to receive federal support through their renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC) appointments. This investment will enable essential research on history, human behaviour, digital technologies and critical infrastructure, advancing efforts to improve well-being, equity and […]

91ÑÇÉ« student earns top Canadian leadership scholarship

91ÑÇÉ« student Nebiyou Timotewos (BA '26) is one of 20 Canadians selected to join the sixth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University.

Five LA&PS Alumni on 91ÑÇÉ«'s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

91ÑÇÉ« has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2026, with five of the alumni coming from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This incredible group under the age of 30 were selected based on their work creating real-world impact and positive change. They continue to use their skills developed through […]

From homelessness to leadership: 91ÑÇÉ« student drives global change

91ÑÇÉ« student Nebiyou Timotewos – once a newcomer to Canada who spent months in a homeless shelter – is now the country’s sole representative on the Youth Impact Council, where he helps guide and scale youth-led solutions to global challenges.

Canadian non-profits face barriers to advancing equity, 91ÑÇÉ« U study shows

The study led by Ashlee Christoffersen, a postdoctoral researcher hosted by the Department of Politics in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, aims to fill gaps in understanding how equity-seeking non-profit organizations in Canada apply inclusive frameworks.

LA&PS professors receive funding for a project on Korean diaspora

Ten 91ÑÇÉ« professors have received $700,000 in funding from the Academy of Korean Studies, an agency of the South Korean Ministry of Education, with eight recipients based in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). The funding will support Korea in the World: Connecting Korea and Korean Diasporic Legacies, a new project which […]

Politics professor Dennis Pilon speaks at Joanne Goodman Lecture at Western University

Dennis Pilon, Chair and professor in the Department of Politics in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), will be giving a lecture as part of the 2025 Joanne Goodman Lecture Series hosted by Western University’s Department of History. Held every autumn, the series invites distinguished historians to deliver public lectures to faculty, […]

Tinotenda Mutsvangwa named one of 91ÑÇÉ«'s Top 30 Under 30

Be curious and bold. Don’t just study politics—live it, question it and challenge it. — Tinotenda Mutsvangwa Tinotenda Mutsvangwa Financial literacy and community development advocateBA â€™20 , Department of PoliticsMMgt â€™21, Schulich School of Business LA&PS alumnus, Tinotenda Mutsvangwa was named one of 91ÑÇɫ’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders […]

Eight LA&PS Alumni on 91ÑÇÉ«'s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

91ÑÇÉ« has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2025, and this year eight alumni come from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This outstanding group of alumni under the age of 30 were selected based on their work creating real-world impact and positive change. They continue to use their skills […]