Faculty News

• The art and reality of investigative journalism

  Chris Arsenault, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Master of Media in Journalism & Communication program, is the recipient of a Michener Award for journalism education.

• Brodie Fenlon named inaugural recipient of the FIMS Alumni Award of Excellence

  Brodie Fenlon, a graduate of Western's Master of Arts in Journalism program in 1999 became the General Manager and Editor In Chief for CBC News in January 2024.

• Professor Pam McKenzie wins 2025 ASIS&T Research in Information Science Award

  FIMS Professor Pam McKenzie was named the recipient of the 2025 ASIS&T Research in Information Science Award, recognizing her scholarly impact on the field of Library and Information Science.

• Susan Knabe appointed as Acting Dean of FIMS

  Professor Knabe will step into the role at the conclusion of current Dean Lisa Henderson's six-year term on June 30, 2025.