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Community & Partnerships
Ambassador Bridge
Nov 28th, 2025

The Windsor-Detroit region has an extensive and rich history of cross-border connection, including as a key gateway in the Underground Railroad. 

A pair of events next week highlight the longstanding international ties across the Detroit River and the role this region played in helping formerly enslaved people escape to freedom. 

Teaching & Learning
Students from UWill Discover in preparation for Model United Nations event.
Mar 2nd, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The role and importance of diplomacy, leadership and global awareness were highlighted at the 2025 UWill Discover Model United Nations (MUN), a simulated UN General Assembly event held at the University of Windsor.

Students from across academic disciplines took part in the Student Success and Leadership Centre-hosted event, as part of UWill Discover.

Research & Innovation
Adrian Guta giving a lecture
Dec 2nd, 2025
The University of Windsor is celebrating the appointment of Dr. Adrian Guta as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Health Disparities and Public Health — a prestigious national honour recognizing both his exceptional contributions and the University’s growing leadership in public health research. 
People, Equity & Inclusion
Guadalupe Yesenia Hernández Márquez
Nov 26th, 2025

By Sara Elliott 

Bald eagles circled overhead as more than 50 biodiversity experts, Indigenous knowledge holders and science-policy leaders from around the world gathered at the Caldwell First Nation restoration site in the Carolinian forest of southwestern Ontario. 

The landmark international biodiversity workshop was hosted by the University of Windsor, UNESCO Paris and the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).  

Research & Innovation
Dr. Tim Burnet stands with award recipients
Nov 26th, 2025

By Victor Romao

The buzz of possibility will fill the CAW Student Centre on Thursday, Nov. 27 as the University of Windsor officially launches its UWill Discover project—a year-long initiative designed to transform student ideas into impactful research and creative work.

Community & Partnerships
Serving Scholars in the Royal Canadian Navy at a Remembrance Day Ceremony
Nov 26th, 2025

By Lindsay Charlton 

Balancing military service with post-secondary education means navigating two demanding worlds — the right support can make all the difference, says Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member Caitlin Roberts. 

The University of Windsor has received a $55,000 grant from the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) to better support military-connected students like Roberts. 

Community & Partnerships
Munir Rahim talks to young hockey players
Nov 25th, 2025

By Sara Elliott 

Dr. Munir Rahim is the first recipient of the Cancer Research Society National Partnership Grant in collaboration with Play for a Cure and WE-SPARK Health Institute.

Rahim, a biomedical scientist and WE-SPARK core principal member, opened his lab in 2019 to study how the immune system responds to cancer. 

Community & Partnerships
Rising Star electrical engineering student Lucas Pineo
Nov 25th, 2025

By Victor Romao

Turning classroom knowledge into real-world impact is the goal of every graduate — and for third-year electrical engineering student Lucas Pineo, that dream became reality. 

Through a 16-week co-op at Ford Motor Company, Pineo gained hands-on experience that went far beyond textbooks. 

“My experience with Ford was phenomenal,” he said. 

People, Equity & Inclusion
UWindsor logo next to IDPD logo
Nov 25th, 2025

By Sara Meikle

The University of Windsor strives to create a fully inclusive and welcoming environment for all. This involves the entire campus community working together to prevent, identify, and remove barriers for people who have disabilities.

Latest News
Windsor Lancers merchandise pop-up sale booth.
Nov 24th, 2025

Whether you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for a Lancers fan or you’d like to add to your collection of blue and gold, Windsor Lancers Varsity Athletics is here to help.

Merchandise pop-ups will be held every Windsor Wednesday leading up to the holiday break to help shoppers find the perfect gift for their friends, loved ones and fellow Lancers.

From sweatshirts and hats to pillows and blankets, Lancers fans are sure to find what they’re after.