Luke Fox meets with Kim Ramirez in her office at TransForm Shared Service Organization as part of the Executive for a Day Program, which gives UWindsor MBA students the opportunity to shadow local business leaders and gain firsthand insight into executive leadership. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
For Master of Business Administration students at the University of Windsor, leadership lessons extend beyond the classroom.
Through the Odette School of Business’ Executive for a Day program, Master of Business Administration (MBA) students are paired with senior leaders for a one-day job shadow designed to build business acumen and leadership capacity through real-world exposure.
— Published on Mar 11th, 2026
Odette School of Business Dean Dr. Josianne Marsan joins Beyond 2 Bridges podcast hosts Matthew Dumouchel (left) and Ryan Donally (MBA ’14), president and CEO of the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce (right), for a conversation on regional collaboration and innovation. (BEYOND 2 BRIDGES/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Dr. Josianne Marsan has a three-word plan for the Odette School of Business: Rise. Connect. Create.
The Odette dean recently joined the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce's Beyond 2 Bridges podcast — co-hosted by University of Windsor alumnus Ryan Donally (MBA '14) and Matthew Dumouchel — to talk about what that vision means for the school and the region.
— Published on Mar 4th, 2026
MBA students at the Odette School of Business organized the Hats On for Healthcare bake sale on Feb. 12, where their collaborative efforts helped raise over $4,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation. (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)
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.
— Published on Feb 19th, 2026
Undergraduate student Krista Abdel Sater gains hands-on research experience through Outstanding Scholars, shaping resources for future business students. (SUBMITTED BY KRISTA ABDEL SATER/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
When Krista Abdel Sater walked into her first-year classes at the University of Windsor, she never imagined her business degree would lead her into academic research — or to a high-impact co-op role at one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
— Published on Jan 22nd, 2026
A new University of Windsor study seeks input from leaders who have experienced mental health challenges. (COURTNEY/PEOPLEIMAGES.COM – stock.adobe.com/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
When it comes to mental health in the workplace, most conversations focus on employees seeking support from their supervisors.
But what happens when the person in charge is the one struggling?
A new study from the University of Windsor aims to answer that question by exploring how leaders manage mental health challenges and whether they choose to disclose those experiences to their teams.
— Published on Jan 20th, 2026
Odette business student Fatima Rizvi engages with visitors and turns wait times into a positive, engaging part of the WIFF experience. (MILOS SAVIC/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
The smell of fresh popcorn drifted through the air as excited chatter filled the Capitol Theatre foyer.
Guests shuffled forward in long lines, tickets in hand for the next screening at the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF).
A student volunteer in a witch costume handed out candy, sparking laughter and conversation.
Strangers leaned into small talk, then laughter. A spontaneous emoji-based movie quiz turned them into teammates.
— Published on Mar 2nd, 2026
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 Apr 30th, 2026
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
Luke Fox meets with Kim Ramirez in her office at TransForm Shared Service Organization as part of the Executive for a Day Program, which gives UWindsor MBA students the opportunity to shadow local business leaders and gain firsthand insight into executive leadership. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)
