Western University President Dr. Alan Shepard. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn Media)Western University President Dr. Alan Shepard. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn Media)
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Western University president taking a leave of absence

Western University announced that president Alan Shepard will take a leave of absence due to a medical issue.

The university said, via Twitter, that Shepard experienced an unexpected cardiac issue and required immediate attention.

Sarah Prichard, interim provost and vice-president (academic), will act as president in the coming weeks.

https://twitter.com/WesternU/status/1476969208663654408

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