Alumni

By Victor Romao

Every live performance offers something different.

Music unfolds in real time, shaped by the musicians' interactions, the energy in the room and spontaneous moments that can take a performance in unexpected directions.

For jazz vocalist and University of Windsor instructor Shahida Nurullah, that unpredictability is part of what makes music so compelling.

By Victor Romao

For Iain Baxter&, a University of Windsor professor emeritus, visual artist and companion of the Order of Canada, ideas are never static.

They shift, evolve and connect in ways that at times resist definition.

Recognized as a pioneering Canadian conceptual artist, Baxter& has spent decades exploring how meaning is formed, not just through objects, but through language, relationships and the unexpected intersections of everyday life.

By Kate Hargreaves

Nicole Canzoneri didn’t enrol in Windsor Law just to become a lawyer.

“I am in law school to develop the tools to make the social change I always dreamed of,” she says.

This summer, the student in Windsor Law's Master of Social Work/ Juris Doctor (MSW/JD) program put that ambition into practice through a fellowship with the human rights organization Amnesty International.

By Kate Hargreaves 

Extreme heat, flooding and poor air quality can threaten more than physical health.  

For people experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), these conditions may also increase risks and make it harder to seek help. 

A team of researchers that includes UWindsor faculty and alumni is investigating how extreme weather may affect IPV in Windsor-Essex, an area they say has received limited attention in local research. 

By Kate Hargreaves 

While Canadian and Chinese culture may appear very different, visiting scholar Dr. Guifang Cheng says there are more commonalities than she expected. 

An associate professor in the Faculty of Educational Technology and Media at China's Liaocheng University, Cheng has been working with researchers in UWindsor's Faculty of Education since July.  

Her first visit to Canada has also introduced her to local traditions, including celebrations of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and Canadian Thanksgiving. 

By Kate Hargreaves 

Faith is an important part of how some students understand themselves and the world around them, and they do not leave this part of their identity at the classroom door. 

A new additional qualification (AQ) course offered by the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education aims to help teachers gain the knowledge and practical tools to better support Muslim students and respond to Islamophobia in educational settings. 

By Victor Romao

Odette School of Business dean Josianne Marsan has been elected to the board of directors of the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce, where she will bring expertise in digital transformation, innovation and governance.

Marsan said serving on the board presents an opportunity to strengthen connections between the business community, the University of Windsor and regional partners while supporting economic growth across Windsor-Essex.

By Kate Hargreaves 

Giang Nguyen had never owned a restaurant or even worked in a kitchen when she moved to Canada three years ago with her family. 

A trained teacher with a master's degree in teaching English as a second language from her home country of Vietnam, Nguyen came to Windsor to pursue a master of education at the University of Windsor. 

Three years later, she's earned her degree and traded the classroom for the kitchen, becoming the owner of two Vietnamese restaurants in Windsor-Essex. 

By Kate Hargreaves 

Going to the gym plays a major role in Dr. Fallon Mitchell's (PhD Kinesiology, '26) mental and physical health. 

However, gyms are not always accessible or welcoming places for everyone, including people with a disability. 

Mitchell will receive the Governor General's Gold Medal at the University of Windsor's Fall 2026 Convocation in recognition of doctoral work that aims to reduce barriers to fitness spaces and create more welcoming facilities for all.