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Community & Partnerships
Judy Bornais, John Norton, Dennis Rogers, and Robert Gordon at a table
Jun 17th, 2025

KINGSVILLE, Ont. — A new partnership between the University of Windsor and the Town of Kingsville is set to spark innovation, drive community-focused research, and open doors for students to gain hands-on experience tackling real-world challenges in agriculture, sustainability, automobility, and economic development.

Community & Partnerships
Riders cruise along the Chrysler Canada Greenway
Jun 17th, 2025

By Sara Elliott

With every turn of their pedals across the Gordie Howe International Bridge next year, cyclists will be forging new paths — linking two cities, two countries and a shared story of place and possibility.

A new report, co-authored by University of Windsor visiting scholar John Hartig, explores how the region can harness this opportunity to grow cross-border trail tourism and build connections through shared experiences.

Campus Life
Lindsey Boshart, Dean of Science Claudio Verani and Dora Cavallo-Medved
Jun 17th, 2025

By Sara Elliott

Lindsey Boshart

Lindsey Boshart packed her undergraduate years full of experiences inside and outside of the classroom, earning herself a gold Faculty of Science LEAD medallion on graduation day.  

Research & Innovation
Bird's eye view of Odette campus building with Ambassador bridge in background set against late afternoon sun
Jun 17th, 2025

By Sara Elliott

Three Odette School of Business faculty members took top honours at Canada's premier event for business academics.

Their research won best paper awards at the 2025 Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) annual conference held in May. 

"These achievements showcase the incredible depth of research talent at the Odette School of Business,” notes associate dean Dr. Karen Robson.  

Community & Partnerships
Minor hockey team Lakeshore Lightning visits UWindsor
Jun 16th, 2025

Do-gooders raising money for local cancer research got a closer look at the kind of work their efforts could support during a campus visit Thursday.

Community & Partnerships
WE-Spark Health Institute members holding sparklers in celebration of renewed partnership
Jun 16th, 2025

Local health and academic leaders have pledged another five years to sparking innovation and advancing critical research.

Representatives of the University of Windsor, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, and Windsor Regional Hospital signed a five-year memorandum of understanding Monday at Ambassador Golf Club reaffirming their partnership in the WE-Spark Health Institute.

Community & Partnerships
Francesco Biondi standing in front of UWindsor Human Kinetics building
Jun 16th, 2025

With summer fast approaching, it’s not just the temperature that’s rising — so are the risks on the road. A new study suggests drivers are more likely to be distracted this time of year.

People, Equity & Inclusion
Master of Nursing student Kasia Zurawski smiling
Jun 29th, 2026

Master of Nursing student Kasia Zurawski’s work in psychiatric and mental health nursing has earned her the first Chapman Harm Reduction Scholarship from the Registered Nursing Foundation of Ontario. 

The scholarship, with a value of $1,000, is awarded to a practicing nurse or nursing student who has demonstrated commitment to a career focus on harm reduction in the field of addictions and mental health. 

Research & Innovation
Photo of Dora Strelkovam smiling
Jun 16th, 2025

A mechanical engineering graduate student took first place in the annual Three Minute Thesis competition with research that pokes holes in three-dimensional printing technology by exploring the flaws left in printed parts.

Research & Innovation
Winning CS Demo Day project PCOSCare group
Jun 16th, 2025

Eager students lined the aisles at the Advanced Computing Hub, the School of Computer Science’s downtown campus, ready to pitch their programming projects to staff, faculty and industry partners.

Undergrads, computer science graduate students and Master of Applied Computing (MAC) students showed off their CS Demo Day Winter 2025 pitches ranging from detecting sign language to agri-tech, and from crime prediction to education-focused platforms aimed at supporting student learning.