UWindsor computer science student Matthew Muscedere, Rising Star Award recipient, is set to return to Amazon as a Software Development Engineer after graduation. (SUBMITTED BY MATTHEW MUSCEDERE/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Innovation and ambition have propelled University of Windsor computer science student Matthew Muscedere to new heights.
From optimizing cloud systems at Amazon’s Toronto tech hub to engineering identity governance solutions at GreenShield, his journey reflects the power of experiential learning and determination.
Muscedere, a Rising Star Award winner, shares how his experiences prepared him for a full-time role at Amazon and shaped his career ambitions.
— Published on Dec 2nd, 2025
Matthew Tracey, an undergraduate student at the Odette School of Business and vice-president of Enactus Windsor, helps lead programs that mentor youth in entrepreneurship and sustainability. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
What if the next big business idea came from a Grade 10 classroom?
At the University of Windsor, a group of students is betting on it.
Enactus Windsor, a student-run organization at UWindsor, is transforming how young people in Windsor-Essex learn about business and sustainability.
— Published on Nov 18th, 2025
Angelina Caviedes, Yazareth Meneses Arrieta, Afrin Rahman, Leisi Carter, and Rukia Hassan host a fundraising bake sale during Enactus Windsor’s Market Day, Nov. 3, 2025, at the CAW Centre as part of the UWindsor Women in Business initiative. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Seeing a need for more community and connection among women pursuing business careers, Yazareth Meneses Arrieta launched a new club to fill that gap—and inspire others to lead.
Today, her club is helping dozens of students gain confidence and professional skills.
— Published on Nov 11th, 2025
Dr. Kemi Anazodo, assistant professor at the University of Windsor Odette School of Business in Windsor, Ont. (THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
By Lindsay Charlton
There is a large labour pool employers could be tapping into, says researcher Kemi Anazodo, and it may offer a solution for industries facing worker shortages.
Nearly four million Canadians live with a criminal record, many with skills and experience that could benefit the workforce.
— Published on Nov 7th, 2025
Kyle Sinnott, Nathan Dufour and Jack Emery from St. Anne’s High School showcase their branded sports gear during Market Day at the University of Windsor. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Local students turned the University of Windsor into a bustling marketplace this month, selling handmade goods and pitching business ideas during Market Day, an event designed to teach financial literacy and entrepreneurship through hands-on experience.
The two-day showcase held from Nov. 3 to 4 at the Odette School of Business and the CAW Student Centre, brought together grade school and high school students from across Windsor-Essex as part of Enactus Windsor’s Ascent program.
— Published on Nov 7th, 2025
Dr. Esraa Abdelhalim, Assistant Professor and one of the lead organizers of GDG Windsor DevFest 2025, helping bring together developers, students and entrepreneurs for a day of innovation in AI, cloud technologies and startup growth. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
Windsor becomes a hub of tech innovation this November as more than 300 developers, designers and entrepreneurs descend on the Odette School of Business for GDG Windsor DevFest 2025 — a high-energy, one-day conference packed with expert-led talks, immersive workshops and a thrilling AI startup showdown.
The event, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., aims to foster innovation and collaboration in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and software development.
— Published on Nov 7th, 2025
Parker Van Buskirk tends goal for the Lancers men's hockey team. He is one of four 2025 inductees into the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame (EDWIN TAM/University of Windsor)
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.
On Nov. 16, they will take home yet another honour as the 2025 inductees into the University of Windsor’s Alumni Sports Hall of Fame.
— Published on Oct 28th, 2025
Clark Wiebe (MBA '18), chief operating officer of Coachwood Group, credits his University of Windsor education and Windsor’s entrepreneurial spirit for helping drive the company’s rapid growth and brand revival. (FILES/University of Windsor)
University of Windsor graduate Clark Wiebe (MBA '18) is helping drive the rapid expansion of one of Windsor’s fastest-growing business groups—Coachwood Group—and leading the turnaround of a major consumer brand.
Wiebe joined Coachwood in 2018 as a sales representative and now serves as chief operating officer.
He played a central role in reviving BioSteel, a bankrupt sports drink brand that became profitable within six months of acquisition.
— Published on Sep 9th, 2025
The WEtech Alliance team standing outside of their new space at Windsor Hall at the University of Windsor’s downtown campus. (Courtesy WEtech Alliance)
Downtown Windsor is gaining momentum as a hub for tech, entrepreneurship, and community collaboration.
That energy just got a boost with WEtech Alliance’s move into Windsor Hall — further embedding the organization in the heart of the city’s innovation corridor.
As of Aug. 1, WEtech Alliance has joined the University of Windsor’s downtown footprint, relocating to the second floor of Windsor Hall.
— Published on Aug 8th, 2025
The Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor in Windsor, Ont.
The University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business has been recognized for its societal impact and commitment to sustainability in the sixth edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR), launched at the PIR Global Summit 2025 and acknowledged during the UN PRME Global Forum.
— Published on Jul 15th, 2025
UWindsor computer science student Matthew Muscedere, Rising Star Award recipient, is set to return to Amazon as a Software Development Engineer after graduation. (SUBMITTED BY MATTHEW MUSCEDERE/University of Windsor)
