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UWindsor mourns passing of former president Alan Wildeman
WINDSOR, Ont. — President and Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Alan Wildeman, whose decade of leadership helped transform both the University of Windsor and the city's downtown core, died June 16th at the age of 72. The University's flags have been lowered in his honour.
"Dr. Wildeman played a pivotal role in helping the University become the institution it is today," said President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. J.J. McMurtry.
UWindsor reaches highest-ever global ranking, third in Ontario among non-medical universities
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor has reached its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings, ranking third in Ontario among non-medical universities and placing among the world’s top 20 per cent for research impact.
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.