Kinesiology student Ty Humphries recently took home hardware at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in Winnipeg (PROVIDED BY T. HUMPHRIES/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
When Ty Humphries started hitting the gym with some friends in 2021, he was 16 years old and just looking to get into better shape.
He could not have expected that within five years, he would be representing his country in powerlifting, taking home medals and holding national records.
— Published on Sep 29th, 2026
UWindsor alum, Indigenous graduation coach and Lancer football offensive line coach Randy Beardy (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Randy Beardy never imagined himself becoming a teacher.
“I’m kind of a rebel at heart,” he laughs. “If you tell me to do something, I have a hard time doing it.”
Rather than following in his mother's footsteps — also a University of Windsor BEd alum, Beardy (BA Psychology ’17, BEd ’24) says he wanted to become a football coach.
— Published on May 7th, 2026
Teacher candidate Brett Bjorgan was inspired to follow his father's footsteps into teaching and coaching (KYLE SULLIVAN/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
While having your dad teach at your high school may sound like a nightmare to some, for Brett Bjorgan, it was an inspiration.
“My dad is a secondary physical education teacher, and my high school experience was great having him there as a mentor and making sure I was doing the right thing and staying in line,” he says.
— Published on May 7th, 2026
University of Windsor quarterback Nick Dimovski (#11) lines up behind offensive lineman Tommy Leavens (#60). The Lancers prepare to take on McMaster during Community Night at Alumni Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Alumni Stadium. (GERRY MARENTETTE/University of Windsor)
The University of Windsor Lancers are set to face off against the McMaster Marauders this Saturday, Sept. 13, at Alumni Stadium.
Kick-off is at 7 p.m., and students are invited to bring the energy and help create a true home-field advantage.
This week’s game is the Blue Collar Classic: Community Game, a celebration of Windsor-Essex pride and the people who make the region strong.
— Published on Sep 9th, 2025
The University of Windsor Lancers will kick off a new varsity football season this Saturday, welcoming the Guelph Gryphons to Alumni Stadium.
Game time is set for 7 p.m. on Sept. 6.
More than just a match-up on the field, the evening is designed as a campus-wide celebration. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Windsor community are invited to show their Lancer pride and contribute to the spirited atmosphere.
Pre-game festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Not Your Traditional Tailgate Party in Bridge Lot A.
— Published on Sep 9th, 2025
Kinesiology student Ty Humphries recently took home hardware at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in Winnipeg (PROVIDED BY T. HUMPHRIES/University of Windsor)
