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Sarah Mitton in Lancer jersey competing at shot put
Sep 23rd, 2026

UWindsor alumna Sarah Mitton (BSc '18) has taken home her second straight gold in the Commonwealth Games, boosting Canada toward a third-place finish out of 74 Commonwealth nations and territories. 

The former Lancer shot put phenom, who also represented Canada at both the 2020 and 2024 summer Olympics, is a U Sports title holder and was U Sports female athlete of the year in 2018.  

Research & Innovation
Isabelle Hinch
Aug 19th, 2026

By Sara Elliott 

Isabelle Hinch’s ability to explain her research on how childbirth affects breast cancer risk in three minutes has earned her a spot in a national pitch competition. 

Her talk, Breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of breast cancer…but, explores the complicated truths surrounding breast cancer risk after childbirth. 

Teaching & Learning
EUSA student trip to Stratford
Aug 19th, 2026

The English Undergraduate Student Association (EUSA) executive team set out three goals for the past term.

They included: launch this year’s zine Generation: Liminality at Biblioasis Bookshop, host two events each month and plan an overnight trip to Stratford to see a Shakespearean play.

Research & Innovation
University of Windsor campus
Sep 17th, 2026

By Lindsay Charlton

Studies suggest nearly one in three people will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime, sometimes beginning early in life and affecting quality of life for years.

Research & Innovation
Simon Rondeau-Gagne
Aug 17th, 2026

By Sara Elliott 

Simon Rondeau-Gagné is developing a new generation of smart, flexible polymer materials that could transform how technology interacts with the human body. 

In the not-so-distant future, those materials could contribute to medical breakthroughs ranging from wearable biosensors that detect disease earlier to implantable devices that help restore vision. 

Community & Partnerships
photo of Nishant Gowthaman standing in Dillon Hall
Aug 17th, 2026

 

By Victor Romao

When Nishant Gowthaman arrived at CenterLine (Windsor) Limited for his co-op placement, he was presented with a challenge that extended far beyond writing code.

The company had years of estimating data stored across thousands of spreadsheets, containing valuable knowledge that engineers often struggled to find and reuse. 

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 17th, 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.