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Community & Partnerships
head and shoulders photo of Katie Sieberer
Nov 9th, 2026

By Victor Romao

Sometimes, making a difference is as simple as listening to a child, offering encouragement or showing someone that their voice matters.

For University of Windsor criminology student Katie Sieberer, those everyday moments became some of the most meaningful lessons of her university experience, strengthening her commitment to becoming an elementary school teacher.

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Athena Scholarship Fund logo
Nov 6th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

Three University of Windsor students and graduates have been recognized for their leadership, academic achievements and contributions to the community through the 2026 ATHENA Scholarship Program.

The recipients were honoured alongside a fourth scholarship winner at a Nov. 6 luncheon hosted by the ATHENA Scholarship Fund Windsor and the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce.

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Collage of new faculty
Nov 6th, 2026

The University of Windsor welcomes new faculty members whose expertise, research and experience will help shape the university’s future. Their strengths span priority growth areas including nursing, health equity, pediatric care and community health, as well as engineering, artificial intelligence, law and social work.

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Pistons graphic
Nov 5th, 2026

University of Windsor alumni, faculty, staff and students are invited to cross the border for an evening of NBA action, Lancer pride and a chance to shoot hoops on an NBA court as UWindsor takes part in Detroit Pistons College Night on Friday, Nov. 20.

Tip-off is 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, giving Lancers a chance to enjoy the game alongside fellow members of the UWindsor community.

Community & Partnerships
portrait of Zizi Ohia standing in a park setting
Nov 4th, 2026

By Victor Romao

Three volunteer placements across Windsor-Essex have helped University of Windsor student Zizi Ohia discover a passion for community-based social work and reshape her career ambitions.

Community & Partnerships
Head and shoulders portrait of Julian Houle-Tymecko
Nov 4th, 2026

By Victor Romao

From assessing navigation risks on the Detroit River to developing tools that support dredging projects, University of Windsor civil engineering student Julian Houle-Tymeczko is helping the Canadian Coast Guard tackle challenges that keep Canada's waterways navigable.

Research & Innovation
Dr. Lucas Bruck and his research team collected motion data during testing at a racetrack.
Nov 3rd, 2026

By Lindsay Charlton

Drivers have to earn their licence before they can hit the road. Why should self-driving vehicles be any different?

For University of Windsor researcher Dr. Lucas Bruck, that question is driving research into how autonomous vehicles (AVs) could be tested and rated before they share the road with human drivers.

Teaching & Learning
Sughra Ashori
Nov 4th, 2026

By Sara Elliott

Sughra Ashori’s commitment to human rights, education and political and economic freedoms led her to the University of Windsor.

She arrived in Canada in 2023 after her family fled Afghanistan.

Research & Innovation
Shanthi Johnson receiving award
Nov 3rd, 2026

Nearly three decades of research helping older adults maintain their health, independence and dignity have earned University of Windsor researcher Dr. Shanthi Johnson a national honour. 

Johnson, UWindsor's vice-president, research and innovation, received the Canadian Association on Gerontology's (CAG) 2026 Victor Marshall Distinguished Member Award, the association's highest honour, for her contributions to aging research, policy and practice. 

Community & Partnerships
Photo of Izzy and Nabiha holding their awards
Nov 2nd, 2026

 

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.