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A legacy of care: New nursing scholarship honours Jo Anne Cedar’s lifelong commitment to care

RSS Feed - Nursing - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:38

By Sara Meikle

For Jo Anne Cedar, nursing was never just a career — it was her identity.

A new scholarship established by the Cedar family at the University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing will ensure that the legacy of Cedar (BScN ’80, BA ’81) and her lifelong commitment to caring for others will continue to shape future generations of nurses.

How three UWindsor students cracked open vehicle communication safety at an international hackathon

RSS Feed - Science - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 14:43

By Sara Elliott 

A future where vehicles communicate directly with one another is not so distant — but is the technology safe enough to deploy?  

That question was at the centre of the inaugural OmniAir Hackathon held at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where three University of Windsor graduate students earned first place for their research. 

Breakthrough magnetism research earns UWindsor physicist national honour

RSS Feed - Science - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:15

By Sara Elliott

His mother may not fully grasp what he does for a living, but theoretical condensed matter physicist Dr. Jeffrey G. Rau (BSc ‘08) is in global demand for his expertise in quantum magnetism.

The University of Windsor researcher does not run experiments in a lab. Instead, he builds mathematical and computational models to understand and predict how magnetic materials behave at the atomic level.

A fair shot at work: UWindsor researcher explores what helps justice-involved Canadians succeed

RSS Feed - Business - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:13

 

By Victor Romao

For people with criminal records, finding steady work can be one of the hardest parts of rebuilding their lives. 

A new research project involving University of Windsor business professor Kemi Anazodo is examining how employment programs can help justice-involved Canadians overcome those barriers and build long-term stability. 

UWindsor mourns passing of former president Alan Wildeman

News Releases - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 14:44

WINDSOR, Ont. — President and Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Alan Wildeman, whose decade of leadership helped transform both the University of Windsor and the city's downtown core, died June 16th at the age of 72. The University's flags have been lowered in his honour.

"Dr. Wildeman played a pivotal role in helping the University become the institution it is today," said President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. J.J. McMurtry.

Three-time UWindsor alum named director and CEO of Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board

RSS Feed - HK - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 08:45

By Kate Hargreaves 

In his three decades in education, John Ulicny has seen it all. 

“Or...” he laughs. “You think you’ve seen it all in 34 years.” 

Starting his teaching career at the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) in 1992, the three-time University of Windsor alumnus is set to take over as the board’s director and chief executive officer this August. 

Three-time UWindsor alum named director and CEO of Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board

RSS Feed - Education - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 08:45

By Kate Hargreaves 

In his three decades in education, John Ulicny has seen it all. 

“Or...” he laughs. “You think you’ve seen it all in 34 years.” 

Starting his teaching career at the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) in 1992, the three-time University of Windsor alumnus is set to take over as the board’s director and chief executive officer this August. 

What happens when bacteria outsmart antibiotics? A UWindsor researcher is building the answer

RSS Feed - Science - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 09:47

By Sara Elliott 

Drug-resistant infections are silently spreading through water, soil, food systems and healthcare settings — often undetected until they become a public health emergency. 

At the University of Windsor, environmental microbiologist Dr. Opeyemi Lawal is developing new ways to spot these threats early, understand why they persist, and stop them before they spread.  

UWindsor reaches highest-ever global ranking, third in Ontario among non-medical universities

News Releases - Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:55

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor has reached its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings, ranking third in Ontario among non-medical universities and placing among the world’s top 20 per cent for research impact.

This recent Odette grad earned a $10K national leadership scholarship and went straight into a Windsor health-care career

RSS Feed - Education - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:37

 

By Victor Romao

Fresh off national recognition for her leadership achievements, Makennah Murphy (BComm ’26) is already putting her skills to work in Windsor, launching her career in community health and fundraising.

The Odette School of Business graduate now serves as annual giving coordinator at the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation, where she helps drive fundraising initiatives that support local patient care.

Leap of faith launches Chinasa Success’ global career in human resources

RSS Feed - Business - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:31

 

By Victor Romao

Chinasa Success still remembers the uncertainty that came with her decision to move to Canada, a bold step that would reshape her career and personal life.

Since then, the University of Windsor graduate has transformed that leap of faith into a career in human resources leadership at Citibank Canada.

Now a vice-president and human resources business partner, the Odette School of Business alumna says that the decision continues to shape how she leads and supports others navigating change.

How the UWindsor Faculty of Nursing is transforming its approach to Indigenous health education

RSS Feed - Nursing - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 08:57

By Sara Meikle

As Canada marks National Indigenous History Month and prepares to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the University of Windsor is reflecting on the ongoing work of reconciliation taking place on campus.

Within the Faculty of Nursing, that commitment is being translated into meaningful action through curriculum transformation, community engagement and efforts to create a more equitable health-care system for Indigenous Peoples.

Student, leader, teacher, researcher: Education grad named most valuable student

RSS Feed - FAHSS - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 08:05

By Kate Hargreaves

Sarah Julius is used to balancing a lot.  

A recent graduate of the University of Windsor’s concurrent education program in psychology and early childhood education, Julius (BEd, BA, ECE ’26) crossed the stage in June to receive two degrees and a college diploma. 

Student, leader, teacher, researcher: Education grad named most valuable student

RSS Feed - Education - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 08:05

By Kate Hargreaves

Sarah Julius is used to balancing a lot.  

A recent graduate of the University of Windsor’s concurrent education program in psychology and early childhood education, Julius (BEd, BA, ECE ’26) crossed the stage in June to receive two degrees and a college diploma. 

Science Olympiad comes full circle for UWindsor student leader

RSS Feed - Science - Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:28

By Sara Elliott 

One Science Olympiad volunteer in particular takes personal pride in the success of the annual event at the University of Windsor.  

Honours biochemistry and biomedical sciences undergraduate Vivian Peng is not only the student leader for Science Olympiad, but she was also a participant herself. 

Making friends, having fun and getting moving: Inclusive exercise program expands to more local high schools

RSS Feed - HK - Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:37

By Kate Hargreaves 

With baseballs and frisbees flying, music pumping and students dancing, the Adapted Physical Exercise (APEX) program wrapped up for the summer at Windsor’s Westview Freedom Academy.   

APEX — started 15 years ago in the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Human Kinetics — provides exercise programming for community members with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).  

Pre-service teachers build confidence through cross-cultural learning

RSS Feed - Education - Mon, 06/15/2026 - 09:49

Guest submission by Yuhan Deng, PhD candidate, Faculty of Education 

Four teacher candidates and two doctoral students from the University of Windsor are participating in a 12-week Mitacs international reciprocal learning internship in China.

This experience is strengthening their confidence in teaching through enhanced global competence.

Watch parties, recruitment and walking soccer: How grassroots clubs are turning World Cup buzz into lasting change

RSS Feed - HK - Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:10

By Kate Hargreaves 

Soccer fans are gearing up to watch Canada take on the best teams from around the globe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

Some supporters will even have the chance to support their team in person in Toronto and Vancouver, as Canada hosts the tournament for the first time alongside Mexico and the United States. 

Among those cheering on Team Canada will be community soccer organizations, who plan to leverage the World Cup excitement to support the goals of their clubs. 

Why a national Dutch studies association returned to UWindsor after decades away

RSS Feed - FAHSS - Thu, 06/11/2026 - 09:06

By Lindsay Charlton

At the University of Windsor, a small group of academics and librarians with roots in Dutch language and culture set out decades ago to create a lasting home in Canada for Netherlandic studies. 

Their work grew into the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Netherlandic Studies (CAANS), a national organization that continues to publish the journals and newsletters it established in the 1980s. 

Listening to the night sky: UWindsor team deploys Canada-wide acoustic bird migration network

RSS Feed - Science - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 11:15

By Sara Elliott 

Every night during spring migration, millions of birds cross Canada in darkness, calling out to one another to stay together. 

Until now, no one was listening.