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Matt Onuska guards the net for the Waterloo Warriors

November 13, 2025

Match in play

Game-changing investment in Warriors men’s hockey will give student-athletes a competitive edge

Representatives from the Dieter Schwarz Foundation and University of Waterloo senior leaders at the gift signing

August 6, 2025

University of Waterloo launches chair in physics of information and AI

The Dieter Schwarz Foundation’s transformational gift will support a global research hub in exploratory science and technology

Top-down view of an urban neighbourhood with high- and low-rise buildings and green space

November 6, 2025

Letting go of these three myths could help build more homes

Experts at Waterloo’s “Bold Urban Futures” event shared unexpected insights for tackling Canada’s housing crisis

In line view of participants at the start of the race

August 7, 2025

Move. Run. Just have fun!

Looking back at the Fun Run, one of Waterloo’s longest-standing traditions

October 6, 2025

Groundbreaking zoologist and Waterloo alum celebrated in the newest Heritage Minute

Anne Innis Dagg was the first Western scientist to study giraffes in their natural habitat

February 13, 2019

Celebrating the 2018 Alumni Awards

University of Waterloo alumni dream big, chart unconventional paths and inspire others. Our annual Alumni Awards celebrate graduates who embrace these qualities and create a better world for us all.

February 11, 2019

Beyond the court

Martin Timmerman (BMath ’78) relives the moment that ignited his passion for Warriors basketball, and reveals the secret to a long and happy career.

February 5, 2019

Predicting and preventing failure

Interdisciplinary research and development help Jeff Guerin (BMath ’91) and his colleagues solve an important industry problem.

February 1, 2019

Waterloo: The Other World Wide Web

After formative experiences at Waterloo, John Free and Rob McGeachy (BASc '94) build a community of passionate problem solvers to shape the boutique consulting firm of their dreams.

January 30, 2019

Beyond Grateful

Alumnus builds community through giving. Michael Robson (BA ’13) found his support among African, Caribbean and Black student groups at Waterloo when an unfortunate hip surgery kept him from the football field.

January 24, 2019

It started with a leap of faith

All I knew was that I wanted to do something with nature.

January 21, 2019

Writing My Mother

Five years before Kathleen Venema (PhD '99) arrived at the University of Waterloo, she moved to Ndejje, a small town in south-central Uganda.

January 21, 2019

It's a big ocean

The middle of the North Atlantic is not one of the places Linda Kenyon (MA '87) ever expected to be.

January 18, 2019

Watching the earth move

The last thing Brittany Russo (BASc in progress) thought she was going to do was seismically monitor a volcano

Thank you cards for donors written by students

December 12, 2018

Alumni & friends bring their Warrior spirit to Giving Tuesday

On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday has become the unofficial opening day of the giving season. The Giving Tuesday movement is taking root around the world, in our communities, and, thanks to your thoughtful generosity, right here on our campus.

December 10, 2018

Flying high with Cirque du Soleil - an alumnus’ story

Trapeze artist Xander Taylor (BSc ’09) recently joined Cirque du Soleil's show TOTEM, performing his duo trapeze act with partner Mélanie Dupuis for their European tour.

December 10, 2018

Supporting the Waterloo Warriors - An alumnus’ story

Tom Fejes (BMath ’86) has been a monthly donor to the Waterloo Warriors Football program since 2002. While not a former student-athlete himself, Tom became a dedicated donor after attending the football game in London that saw the Warriors defeat the Western Mustangs for their first Yates Cup victory in 1997. After witnessing the victory, Tom was impressed by the dedication of the student-athletes, and wanted to help alleviate the costs of running the football program anyway he could.