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Community & Partnerships
Odette School of Business MBA students hold up Hats on for Healthcare bake sale sign
Feb 19th, 2026

By Victor Romao 

A team of MBA students from the Odette School of Business raised more than $4,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation at a Valentine’s Day bake sale on Feb. 12, putting their business skills to work for a cause close to home. 

Leading the group was MBA student Tara Davidovic, who guided the project from its early planning stages through to its completion. 

Teaching & Learning
Jaskiran Braich stands with her classmate in front of a UWindsor sign.
Feb 19th, 2026

By Sara Meikle

As the world watches the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, stories of dedication, perseverance and national pride are unfolding on the ice and snow.

At the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, attention turns closer to home, remembering one of its own whose Olympic journey inspired so many.

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Anthony Ivanovski celebrates a point on volleyball court.
Feb 19th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

Anthony Ivanovski’s next steps were in place.

The middle blocker for the men’s volleyball Windsor Lancers would see his varsity volleyball career end after his fourth year and the nursing student would smoothly transition into the workforce.

Then everything changed.

People, Equity & Inclusion
Joan Simpson speaking at a podium
Feb 18th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

Belonging has always been at the heart of everything University of Windsor alumna Joan Simpson (BSW ‘06, MSW ‘14) does. 

From supporting newcomers and those facing socioeconomic barriers to co-founding the Beauty is Me non-profit, Simpson’s work is all about empowerment and reminding people that they belong. 

It’s a drive that has been with Simpson since her youth.  

Sustainability & Wellness
Jeanine Watt next to a statue of a bodybuilder
Mar 9th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves

Jeanine Watt (BSc ’78, LLB ’88) joined a gym in 2018 to stay active as a semi-retired lawyer. 

“I knew that if I retired, the only thing that would get any exercise was my thumb on the remote control,” she jokes. 

This March, she will take the main stage at the Arnold Sports Festival as a pro competitor in the Arnold Armlifting Championships. 

Research & Innovation
Drone shot of Dillon Hall
Feb 18th, 2026

This April, the University of Windsor will host the Research and Innovation Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions from across campus. 

Celebrating excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity, as well as initiatives that engage community, industry and government partners to advance the exchange of knowledge, technology and expertise, the event will highlight achievements across disciplines and career stages. 

Research & Innovation
Dr Cruz stands in front of a green wall in the faculty of nursing.
Feb 18th, 2026

By Sara Meikle

As Canada faces ongoing health-care worker shortages, internationally educated nurses (IENs) are increasingly relied upon to fill critical roles.

Research by Dr. Edward Cruz, a professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor, suggests many of these nurses continue to encounter systemic barriers that limit their ability to fully integrate into the workforce — even as they are actively recruited to meet demand.

Sustainability & Wellness
Roger Reka holding a packet of sugarcane based paper
Feb 18th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

From environmental research guides to reducing paper waste, Leddy Library has made recent strides in fostering a more sustainable campus. 

In collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, Leddy has implemented numerous initiatives that demonstrate the major impact of even small changes. 

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Lancers athletes posing together.
Feb 18th, 2026

The postseason has arrived, and the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) playoffs are officially underway for the Windsor Lancers.

With multiple teams competing for provincial championships starting this week, the Lancers are calling on fans to rally behind the blue and gold to “Protect Our House.”

The Toldo Lancer Centre and Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex will serve as key battlegrounds for Windsor’s home contests. 

Teaching & Learning
second-year mechanical engineering students Kai Luong, Owen Lebel and Andrew Raoux
Feb 18th, 2026

By Lindsay Charlton

After winning their home competition, three University of Windsor engineering students earned a second-place finish in the junior design division at the Ontario Engineering Competition in Ottawa.