By Victor Romao

How can financial institutions help social media influencers turn unpredictable earnings into long-term financial security?

Two University of Windsor business students tackled that question in a BMO Private Wealth case competition, earning first place with a strategy tailored to the needs of content creators.

Odette School of Business students Izzy Kekelj and Nabiha Mahboob earned the top prize at the Sept. 25 competition, hosted at the University of Windsor.

By Sara Elliott 

What began as a collaboration between a University of Windsor graduate student and his professor has grown into an AI-powered real estate platform designed to help Canadians navigate the housing market. 

Bruce Samcevic (BEng ’08, MEM ’26) has launched Casakibo, a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help users find properties, connect with real estate professionals and make informed decisions about buying or selling a home. 

By Victor Romao

Odette School of Business dean Josianne Marsan has been elected to the board of directors of the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce, where she will bring expertise in digital transformation, innovation and governance.

Marsan said serving on the board presents an opportunity to strengthen connections between the business community, the University of Windsor and regional partners while supporting economic growth across Windsor-Essex.

By Victor Romao

Afreen Raj Dharani had spent months studying supply chain theory in a Windsor classroom.

On Feb. 18, she spent eight hours watching it move.

The first-year Master of Management student specializes in logistics and supply chain and brings a globally shaped perspective to her studies and career goals.

Born in Mumbai, Dharani moved to Uganda as an infant, where she completed her early education. She later pursued business studies in Malaysia, earning a dual degree in international business.