The University of Windsor will have a new president and vice-chancellor as of September.
J.J. McMurtry was appointed following the retirement of President Robert Gordon.
McMurtry currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. McMurtry as the next President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Windsor,” said Carolyn Brown, Chair of the University’s Board of Governors. “His vision, leadership, and commitment to student success and research excellence align with our aspirations for the future. We are confident that he will build on our momentum and lead UWindsor into an exciting new chapter of innovation, impact, and community engagement.”
McMurtry holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Social and Political Thought from York University and an Honours BA in History and Philosophy from the University of Guelph. He has held graduate faculty appointments at institutions including OISE, the University of Toronto, Cape Breton University, and Wilfrid Laurier University.
“It is with great excitement, humility, and purpose that I step into this role as President and into the Windsor-Essex community” said Dr. McMurtry. “In an era of profound and disruptive transformation in higher education, I remain steadfast in my belief in the enduring power of the University, and the University of Windsor, particularly, to illuminate minds, shape society, create meaningful change, and inspire future generations of engaged citizenry focused on the greater good.”