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People, Equity & Inclusion
President J.J. McMurtry stands with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Awards recipients.
Oct 27th, 2025

By John-Paul Bonadonna

Leadership, innovation and compassion were celebrated at the University of Windsor’s 2025 People, Equity & Inclusion Awards, held Thursday Oct. 2 in the Alumni Auditorium.

Research & Innovation
Taylor McEachnie, a doctoral student of clinical neuropsychology, is exploring how sex hormones interact and affect cognitive processes.
Oct 27th, 2025

By Lindsay Charlton

In an effort to better understand how sex hormones affect the brain, a University of Windsor PhD candidate is recruiting participants for a study aimed at closing gaps in women’s health research.

Community & Partnerships
Vincent Georgie, WIFF executive director and Odette School of Business assistant professor, introduces the opening night film Mile End Kicks at the Chrysler Theatre on Oct. 23, 2025. (MILOŠ SAVIĆ/Windsor International Film Festival)
Oct 24th, 2025

By Victor Romão

From Cannes winners to future Oscar nominees, the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) has built a reputation as one of Canada’s most ambitious and rewarding cultural events—drawing national attention for its bold programming and world-class experience.

Research & InnovationCommunity & Partnerships
Alice Tsui, Larry Jacobs and Linda DiRosa
Oct 23rd, 2025

When the Windsor-Essex community gathers at the WE-SPARK Health Institute’s annual Cheers to Hope event one thing is certain – it is time to celebrate.  

This year’s inspirational evening takes place on Nov. 6 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Ambassador Golf Club.   

Latest News
Windsor Lancers Football game action at Alumni Stadium.
Oct 21st, 2025

The University of Windsor Lancers football team hosts the Ottawa Gee-Gees Saturday, Oct. 25.

Kick-off at Alumni Stadium is set for 1 p.m.

With an important victory over the Queen’s Gaels last week to close the regular season, the Lancers secured third place and a home playoff game thanks to their 5-3 record.

This marks the fourth straight playoff appearance for the Lancers who look to make another deep postseason run.

Latest News
Victoria Hecnar, Turtle Island Event Planning and Communications Coordinator stands outside the newly renamed Turtle Island - Indigenous Student Services Centre
Oct 21st, 2025

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor’s Aboriginal Education Centre has officially been renamed Turtle Island - Indigenous Student Services Centre.

The change marks an important step in ensuring the centre’s name aligns with both its purpose and contemporary language.

Research & Innovation
Dr. Biondi with French research team
Oct 20th, 2025

By Sara Elliott 

A University of Windsor kinesiology professor has earned an international fellowship to advance research into the relationship between human drivers and self-driving cars. 

Through the Mourou-Strickland Mobility Program, an initiative designed by the French Embassy in Canada, Francesco Biondi will collaborate with a researcher at the University of Lyon in France. 

Teaching & Learning
Seniors at FREC
Oct 21st, 2025

A group of seniors passionate about lifelong education cast their curiosity into the waters of fish ecology during a recent visit to the University of Windsor’s Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre (FREC) in LaSalle. 

The visitors were members of the University-Community (UNI-COM): Lifelong Learning Class, a voluntary organization of adults aged 50 and older who, with support from the University and the community, promote teaching, learning, mentoring, advocacy and research.  

Campus Life
Parker Van Buskirk tending goal for the Lancers hockey team
Dec 15th, 2025

By Kate Hargreaves

Whether on the track, the field or on the ice, former Lancers Corey Bellemore, Brian Jones, Gisèle Poulin and Parker Van Buskirk collected victories, medals, all-star recognitions and records.  

Teaching & Learning
Ewaoluwa right and_Olwaseun left
Oct 17th, 2025

By Sara Elliott

The Faculty of Science hosted a celebration to recognize the latest Dean’s Honour Roll recipients. 

Nearly 800 students – less than a third of enrolled science students – made the honour roll for the 2024-2025 academic year.