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Teaching & Learning
Dr. Sherry Morrell pictured with RN Prescribing students
May 12th, 2026

By Sara Meikle

As Canada continues to confront longer wait times and growing pressure across a strained health-care system, the University of Windsor is preparing to mark a national milestone that reflects both urgency and innovation in care delivery.

Teaching & Learning
Dean Sheppard-LeMoine stands outside on campus holding the new textbook she co-edited
May 11th, 2026

By Sara Meikle

At the University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing, classroom concepts have moved into print.

A new national publication featuring several faculty contributors is doing more than filling a gap in academic literature — it’s helping define how future nurses across Canada will learn, think and practise.

Community & Partnerships
Sahra Bulle Conference
May 13th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The Sahra Bulle Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice-President, People, Equity, and Inclusion, is inviting presenters, advocates, educators, artists, researchers, front-line workers and community leaders to submit proposals for the fourth annual #IAmSahraBulle Conference, taking place Nov. 26, 2026.

Teaching & Learning
Sherri-Lynn Soumis in her classroom
May 7th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

Sherri-Lynn Soumis’s mentor used to tell her to “pay it forward” whenever she could. 

As a high school English teacher, Soumis is doing just that as an associate teacher, mentoring University of Windsor teacher candidates through their practice teaching placements. 

Campus Life
Engineering Students' Society car smash
May 7th, 2026

By Lindsay Charlton

University of Windsor students turned pre-exam stress into something productive, taking swings at a car for charity and helping drive a $10,000 donation to United Way Windsor-Essex.

Thuds, whacks and music filled the main atrium of the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation (CEI) as people lined up to donate, select their tool of choice and cause some damage.

Research & Innovation
photo of Sydney Thompson and Kalkidan Wubshet standing at the head of boardroom
May 13th, 2026

 

By Victor Romao

Instead of stepping into a traditional co-op role, University of Windsor computer science student Kalkidan Wubshet spent the work term building a startup — an experience that began with a simple realization.

“When it comes to communicating on campus, most students rely on word of mouth, Instagram, Discord, bulletin boards, etc.,” said Wubshet. “Everything is scattered.”

Latest News
Winston posing with I Accepted My Offer placard.
May 7th, 2026

The Office of Student Recruitment will host Spring Virtual Open Day May 14.

Between 8 a.m. and noon and 4 to 7 p.m. EDT, participants can attend pre-recorded information sessions on how to complete their application and more.

Virtual Open Day is an excellent way for prospective students to learn about programs they are interested in and see the campus and accommodations (virtually).

Teaching & Learning
Randy Beardy on the football field
May 7th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

Randy Beardy never imagined himself becoming a teacher.  

“I’m kind of a rebel at heart,” he laughs. “If you tell me to do something, I have a hard time doing it.”   

Community & Partnerships
Donated red dresses were used in an installation across campus in support of Red Dress Day.
May 6th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor community gathered on May 5 to mark Red Dress Day — the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S+).

This year’s observance brought students, faculty, staff and community members together in a shared act of remembrance and commitment to justice.

Teaching & Learning
Brett Bjorgan in front of a rack of weights
May 7th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

While having your dad teach at your high school may sound like a nightmare to some, for Brett Bjorgan, it was an inspiration. 

“My dad is a secondary physical education teacher, and my high school experience was great having him there as a mentor and making sure I was doing the right thing and staying in line,” he says.