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Campus Life
Award presentation at OPUS Awards.
Aug 11th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor community is invited to recognize the dedication, leadership and contributions of part-time and mature students – as well as the individuals and groups who support them – through nominations for the 34th Annual OPUS Awards Banquet.

Community & Partnerships
portrait of Harshkumar Nayanbhai Patel outdoors
Aug 11th, 2026

 

By Victor Romao

For Harshkumar Nayanbhai Patel (MAC '26), a co-op placement at RBC became more than a learning opportunity. By the end of his work term, he had helped develop AI-powered solutions that were saving thousands of engineering hours annually and earned a full-time software engineering position with the company.

Research & Innovation
Group photo at the Stellantis Canada-University of Windsor 30 year partnership celebration
Aug 6th, 2026

Marking 30 years of collaboration, the Stellantis Canada-University of Windsor Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) welcomed visitors Tuesday for a rare look inside the facilities and technology driving the future of vehicle development. 

Community & Partnerships
Mosquito Collection Kit
Jul 31st, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

University of Windsor students are helping turn mosquito season into an opportunity for scientific discovery through an engaging project tracking an invasive species found in Windsor-Essex.

Community & Partnerships
photo of MBA students standing beside Mattel Corporation sign
Jul 29th, 2026

 

By Victor Romao

Winning a Barbie case competition earned four Odette School of Business MBA students a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most recognizable brands.

Community & Partnerships
photo of Abigail seated near a window
Jul 27th, 2026

 

By Victor Romao

For Abigail McLeod, a co-op placement at PromoShop became an opportunity to make a measurable impact while discovering where she wants her career to go.

The third-year Odette School of Business student contributed to marketing and business development initiatives that helped strengthen client relationships, improve campaign performance and support company growth.

Sustainability & Wellness
Four football players in helmets
Jul 24th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves

How hot is too hot to exercise safely?  

For Canadian varsity coaches, athletes and even youth sports organizations, getting a clear answer to that question is surprisingly difficult. 

With extreme heat blanketing southern Ontario in recent weeks, UWindsor Kinesiology professors Dr. Anthony Bain and Dr. Andrew Perrotta sought out heat training guidelines governing Canadian varsity sports. 

Teaching & Learning
Students take part in job shadowing opportunity.
Jul 24th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor’s Co-op, Career & Experiential Education department is once again inviting hosts to take part in the Job Shadow program.

The initiative is designed to give students a first-hand look at life in the workplace.

The program provides opportunities for working professionals to share their insight and knowledge with current students at designated times during the Fall and Winter semesters.

Community & Partnerships
Front and back covers of Tom Carter memoir.
Jul 20th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

Tom Carter (BA ‘72) arrived at the University of Windsor in 1968, having already lived experiences few his age could imagine.

At 12 years old, Carter left Windsor with his family and travelled halfway around the world to India after his father, a Windsor physician, accepted a missionary medical appointment at a hospital in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Teaching & Learning
View of Windsor riverfront with people walking
Jul 20th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

On an extremely hot day in early July, 42 doctoral students arrived on the University of Windsor campus for the Joint PhD in Educational Studies 2026 summer institute.  

Over the whirr of handheld fans, first-year students introduced themselves to one another while second years exchanged hugs and life updates after a year apart.