Mary Moriarty sits beside the newly unveiled Moriarty Way sign during a ceremony at the University of Windsor on April 22, 2026, honouring the legacy of her late husband, Dr. Richard Moriarty. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
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.
— Published on Apr 22nd, 2026
Dr. Trevor Pitcher, director of the University of Windsor's Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre, shows students a juvenile sturgeon at the opening of the Giigoonyig Enjintaawgiwaad hatchery at Anishinaabeg Kinomaagewgamig Immersion School on Walpole Island First Nation on Friday. (MICHAEL WILKINS/University of Windsor)
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.
— Published on Apr 17th, 2026
Dr. Mitra Mirhassani studies how the connected systems in modern vehicles can be hacked and how to stop it. That work has earned the University of Windsor professor one of Canada's most prestigious research honours, the 2026 Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship. (FILE/University of Windsor)
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.
— Published on Mar 11th, 2026
Makennah Murphy, a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) student at the University of Windsor, is recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Lenore Simpson Women in Business Award during the Odette School of Business International Women’s Day event on March 3, 2026. (MIKE WILKINS/University of Windsor)
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.
— Published on Mar 3rd, 2026
Markus Law-Heese (3) sets the ball for teammate Darian Koskie (8) during Windsor Lancers men’s volleyball action at the Toldo Lancer Centre. The Lancers will host the U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball Championship March 13 to 15. (FILES/University of Windsor)
WINDSOR, Ont. — The road to a national title runs through Windsor this March.
From March 13 to 15, the University of Windsor will host the 2026 U SPORTS BioSteel Men's Volleyball Championship at the Toldo Lancer Centre, as the country’s top eight programs and most accomplished student-athletes compete for Canadian university sport’s highest honour.
The championship represents the pinnacle of men’s university volleyball in Canada.
— Published on Feb 25th, 2026
University of Windsor President J.J. McMurtry says the province’s newly announced investment in post-secondary education signals renewed support for Ontario universities and will help strengthen programs, student access and long-term sector stability. (FILES/University of Windsor)
WINDSOR, Ont. — This morning, the Ontario Ministry of Universities, Colleges, and Research Excellence and Security (MCURES) announced a landmark investment in higher education, including a two per cent increase to domestic tuition.
The University of Windsor welcomes this news.
— Published on Feb 12th, 2026
The University of Windsor has partnered with the University of Ottawa on a new ONCAT-funded initiative to strengthen transfer credit recognition for French-language courses across Ontario. (FILES/University of Windsor)
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor, in partnership with the University of Ottawa, is pleased to announce a new initiative funded by the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) that will help strengthen learner mobility and expand access to Francophone learning opportunities across Ontario.
— Published on Feb 9th, 2026
Students gain hands-on experience in the anatomy lab at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Human Kinetics, where applied learning supports pathways into advanced study in kinesiology, health, and rehabilitation sciences. (FILES/University of Windsor)
St. Clair College and University of Windsor are proud to announce an exciting new academic pathway that expands post-graduate opportunities for St. Clair College Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) students through a formal articulation agreement with the University of Windsor.
— Published on Jan 9th, 2026
Workers operate a large-scale 3D printer on site at 1025 California Ave. as the University of Windsor begins construction on Canada’s first net-zero, multi-storey 3D-printed student residence — a milestone made possible through support from FedDev Ontario and industry partners. (FILES/University of Windsor)
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor has officially started 3D printing Canada’s first net-zero, multi-storey student residence, marking a major milestone in sustainable construction and housing innovation.
Supported by a $2-million investment from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the project demonstrates how technology, research and collaboration can help address housing challenges while advancing environmental sustainability.
— Published on Nov 17th, 2025
The University of Windsor’s Master of Sport Management and Leadership program has been ranked first in Canada and among the top programs worldwide in the 2025 SportBusiness Postgraduate Course Rankings. (FILES/University of Windsor)
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor’s Master of Sport Management and Leaderships (MSML) program has once again been ranked number one in Canada, according to the 2025 SportBusiness Postgraduate Course Rankings.
For Jess Dixon, professor and department head in Kinesiology, the recognition validates the hard work that goes into not only the delivery of curriculum but in attracting and retaining the best possible students.
— Published on Nov 11th, 2025
Mary Moriarty sits beside the newly unveiled Moriarty Way sign during a ceremony at the University of Windsor on April 22, 2026, honouring the legacy of her late husband, Dr. Richard Moriarty. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
