Jeanine Watt is a graduate student, two-time UWindsor alumna and world record-holding powerlifter (PROVIDED BY J. WATT/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Jeanine Watt (BSc ’78, LLB ’88) joined a gym in 2018 to stay active as a semi-retired lawyer.
“I knew that if I retired, the only thing that would get any exercise was my thumb on the remote control,” she jokes.
This March, she will take the main stage at the Arnold Sports Festival as a pro competitor in the Arnold Armlifting Championships.
— Published on Mar 9th, 2026
Librarian Roger Reka is helping to spearhead sustainability initiatives at Leddy Library (JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
From environmental research guides to reducing paper waste, Leddy Library has made recent strides in fostering a more sustainable campus.
In collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, Leddy has implemented numerous initiatives that demonstrate the major impact of even small changes.
— Published on Feb 18th, 2026
The Faculty of Education has released its Strategic Plan guiding teaching, learning and research for the next five years.
By Kate Hargreaves
The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education has launched its new strategic plan for 2025-2030.
Grounded in extensive consultations with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members and school boards, this plan will help shape teaching, research, partnerships and impact over the next five years.
“Central to this plan is the Faculty’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization,” says Dr. Ken Montgomery, dean of the Faculty of Education.
— Published on Feb 13th, 2026
Teacher candidates from the Faculty of Education distributed more than 200 bags of fresh produce donated by the Unemployed Help Centre at the Togetherness Initiative (PROVIDED BY G. PIZZUTO SERRA/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Over 100 families attended this year’s Togetherness Initiative, an annual event organized by teacher candidates in the Faculty of Education.
As part of the service-learning course Vulnerability, Marginalization and Education (VME), BEd students planned and implemented the event at Frank W. Begley Public School in Windsor, offering activities and supports for local families facing economic and social barriers.
— Published on Feb 13th, 2026
The University of Windsor has been ranked amongst Time Magazine's top universities worldwide (FILE/University of Windsor)
TIME Magazine has listed the University of Windsor as among the World’s Top Universities for 2026.
In this competitive global ranking, UWindsor was ranked number 22 in all of Canada and in the top eight in Ontario.
— Published on Feb 10th, 2026
Brittany Bellemore is an HK and Lancer track alumna now coaching a winter marathon clinic (PROVIDED BY B. BELLEMORE/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
With snow-covered sidewalks and plummeting temperatures, lacing up a pair of running shoes and hitting the pavement may seem daunting.
However, with tips from UWindsor alum Brittany Bellemore (BHK ’21, MHK ’23), runners can feel more confident taking on wintry conditions.
— Published on Feb 19th, 2026
Olivia Marsella won the Board of Governors in-course medal for education (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Bachelor of Education student Olivia Marsella always had a passion for helping others.
In fact, before pursuing teaching, she completed an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during which she realized her real passion, even within healthcare, was education.
— Published on Feb 5th, 2026
Anto Seymour and Sarah Glassford are archivists at Leddy Library (JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor)
The University of Windsor is home to unique archival collections that document elements of the Black history of Southwestern Ontario.
Stewarded by the Archives and Special Collections Team in Leddy Library, these collections reflect a long-standing commitment to preserving histories that have shaped the region socially, culturally and intellectually.
— Published on Feb 4th, 2026
Drummer and researcher Satoshi Yamaguchi will present a public lecture at SoCA Feb. 23 (PROVIDED BY S. YAMAGUCHI/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
For any musician, losing the ability to play their instrument sounds like a nightmare.
For Satoshi Yamaguchi, drummer for the Japanese rock band RADWIMPS, this became a reality while on a national concert tour in 2009.
Having developed musician’s dystonia, a rare neurological condition impacting his motor control, Yamaguchi continued to perform until 2015 when he made the decision to step away from drumming due to progressing symptoms.
— Published on Feb 10th, 2026
Eating disorder awareness week runs Feb. 1 to 7 each year (stock: Microsoft SharePoint/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Education and awareness are key when it comes to preventing eating disorders.
Each Feb. 1 to 7, eating disorder awareness week encourages Canadians to learn more about eating disorders, challenge weight and body stigma and become familiar with resources and services that can help those who are struggling.
This year’s theme is “health doesn’t have a look,” challenging harmful beliefs that suggest being healthy means being thin.
— Published on Feb 4th, 2026