News Releases
More than 4,100 graduates to be celebrated at UWindsor’s 125th Spring Convocation
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor will celebrate more than 4,100 graduates at its 125th Spring Convocation, June 2 to 5, 2026, with nine ceremonies honouring students from every faculty at the Toldo Lancer Centre.
Two honorary Doctor of Laws degrees, top student awards and the achievements of graduands spanning arts, science, law, engineering, business, education, nursing and human kinetics will mark a week that Acting University Registrar Lorraine Chandler calls one of the most meaningful on the academic calendar.
Dr. Barbara Crow named provost and vice-president, academic at University of Windsor
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor has appointed Dr. Barbara Crow as provost and vice-president, academic, effective July 1, 2026.
Dr. Crow brings to the role a distinguished record of senior academic leadership, a research career focused on gender, technology and communication and a sustained commitment to graduate education and student success.
UWindsor opens Moriarty Way in honour of Lancer athletics pioneer Dr. Richard Moriarty
The University of Windsor officially opened Moriarty Way, a named walkway leading to the Toldo Lancer Centre, in honour of Dr. Richard Moriarty — a trailblazing educator, researcher and builder of Canadian university sport whose connection to the institution spans more than seven decades.
The ceremony, held on Dr. Moriarty’s birthday, brought together members of the Moriarty family, university leadership, colleagues and members of the Lancer athletics community to celebrate a legacy rooted in fairness, mentorship and lifelong learning.
Walpole Island school opens fish hatchery
BKEJWANONG, Ont. — A new fish hatchery opened Friday at an Anishinaabemowin immersion school on Walpole Island First Nation, bringing together Indigenous language, ecological stewardship and hands-on science in a single classroom.
UWindsor professor wins one of Canada’s top research awards for work securing the cars we drive
WINDSOR, Ont. — A University of Windsor engineering professor whose research protects connected and autonomous vehicles from cyberattack has been named a 2026 Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellow — one of the most prestigious research honours in Canada.
Lenore Simpson Award honours first recipient at UWindsor
The University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business marked International Women’s Day with a keynote address from the Honourable Sandra Pupatello and the launch of a new award supporting women in business.
Held at the Odette School of Business, the annual event carried the 2026 theme “Women Leading with Intelligence,” examining how women leaders are integrating human, emotional, social, strategic and artificial intelligence to build ethical and resilient organizations.