Western Way: Matthew Anderson

Though he would humbly disagree, Matthew is the principal reason for the success of Western’s social media platforms–not only does he manage our university’s social media presence on a daily basis, he helps students, interns, faculty, and staff develop better strategies for doing so. Online and in-person, he uses his expertise and earnest, kind demeanor to facilitate friendly discussion and bring out the best in others. Though he has many responsibilities, Matthew is never too busy to answer a question on Twitter, work with students after a class, or add a last-minute submission to Western Today. He’ll be leaving Western soon to begin graduate school in Budapest, Hungary with his wife and three children, but his presence will continue through the impact he’s had on others, and he will be sorely missed.