Community & Partnerships

UWindsor hosts international workshop on Great Lakes revitalization

Raj Bejankiwar stands in the centre of the group to presentRaj Bejankiwar, physical scientist with the IJC’s Great Lakes Regional Office in Windsor addresses the group during the two day workshop held at UWindsor. (SUBMITTED BY ALLISON VOGLESONG ZEJNATI/IJC/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle 

In the heart of the Great Lakes, where the Detroit River connects millions across two countries, the University of Windsor hosted a first-of-its-kind workshop to strengthen cross-border stewardship of shared waterways.

The University partnered with the Detroit-Windsor United Nations Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) to welcome the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Great Lakes Water Quality Board for a two-day event held Nov. 20 and 21.

Rising Star sets sights on software engineering excellence

Portrait of Matthew MuscedereUWindsor 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. 

Curating Below the 6: Alumna named TD Curatorial Fellow at Art Windsor-Essex

Talysha Abu-BujoldTalysha Bujold-Abu has been named TD Curatorial Fellow at Art Windsor-Essex (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Art curation, for Talysha Bujold-Abu, is like being a supporting character in a story.  

“I’m not stepping into curation asking what it is I can say about their work, but how can I best share their work with others,” she explains. 

“What opportunities can I find with the way that work can sit together in a room, to propel the storytelling of the featured artist and also insert an aspect of myself into that narrative?” 

University of Windsor and Beijing City University sign strategic MOU during senior leaders’ visit to China

Senior leads from University of Windsor and Beijing City University at MOU signing.A delegation of UWindsor senior leaders signed a strategic MOU with Beijing City University during a recent visit to China. (SUBMITTED BY OFFICE OF ENROLMENT / University of Windsor)

Aligning with institutional efforts to deepen academic collaboration and global engagement, the University of Windsor and Beijing City University (BCU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as part of a delegation visit.

This MOU signals a reconnection with Beijing City University. Previous partnerships resulted in BCU students studying at UWindsor for English language improvement and graduate studies.

Law students pack a bus with donations in Windsor food drive

student volunteers stand in front of grocery store with Stuff-A-Bus signsStudent volunteers from Windsor Law welcome donations from shoppers outside of a local grocery store for the Stuff-A-Bus food drive on Nov 23. (SUBMITTED BY AKASH SIDHU/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle 

Windsor Law students turned generosity into action last weekend, filling an entire school bus with food and hygiene supplies – a heartwarming show of community support that became one of the Downtown Mission’s largest donations this year.

Events to highlight legacy of Underground Railroad and Windsor-Detroit history

Ambassador Bridge The Detroit River is central to Windsor-Detroit's cross-border relationship (FILE/University of Windsor)

The Windsor-Detroit region has an extensive and rich history of cross-border connection, including as a key gateway in the Underground Railroad. 

A pair of events next week highlight the longstanding international ties across the Detroit River and the role this region played in helping formerly enslaved people escape to freedom. 

New funding strengthens pathways for military-connected students

Serving Scholars in the Royal Canadian Navy at a Remembrance Day CeremonyServing Scholars, including Caitlin Roberts (far right), who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces' naval reserves at a Remembrance Day ceremony at the University of Windsor on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (MIKE WILKINS/ The University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton 

Balancing military service with post-secondary education means navigating two demanding worlds — the right support can make all the difference, says Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member Caitlin Roberts. 

The University of Windsor has received a $55,000 grant from the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) to better support military-connected students like Roberts. 

How a UWindsor scientist is helping unmask cancer’s immune system tricks

Munir Rahim talks to young hockey playersDr. Munir Rahim is the first recipient of the Cancer Research Society National Partnership Grant. [Photo courtesy of Karen Metcalfe]

By Sara Elliott 

Dr. Munir Rahim is the first recipient of the Cancer Research Society National Partnership Grant in collaboration with Play for a Cure and WE-SPARK Health Institute.

Rahim, a biomedical scientist and WE-SPARK core principal member, opened his lab in 2019 to study how the immune system responds to cancer. 

Rising Star student accelerates success through automotive experience

Rising Star electrical engineering student Lucas PineoUWindsor Summer 2025 Co-op/Internship Rising Star Award winner, Lucas Pineo, built technical expertise, tackled complex challenges and drove real change during his co-op at Ford Motor Company. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

Turning classroom knowledge into real-world impact is the goal of every graduate — and for third-year electrical engineering student Lucas Pineo, that dream became reality. 

Through a 16-week co-op at Ford Motor Company, Pineo gained hands-on experience that went far beyond textbooks. 

“My experience with Ford was phenomenal,” he said. 

“I was able to meet and work with professionals, which helped me better understand what I want to do in the future.” 

Legal Aid Ontario visits UWindsor’s Community Legal Aid clinic

Executive Leadership from Legal Aid Ontario pose for a photo with staff and students from UWindsor's Community Legal Aid clinicExecutive leaders from Legal Aid Ontario join student volunteers and staff from the University of Windsor’s Community Legal Aid clinic for a group photo. Back row, from left: Lilian Bahgat, Haolin Tong, Taranjit Toor, Duncan Dagley, Ethan Tion, Aileen Page, Lisa Bernstein, Rod Strain, Janet Budgell, Harpreet Burmy and Janet Coop. Front row: Cordelia Beluli, Nikky Hakimi, Maggie Yuan, and Selsbeel Alshimari. (SUBMITTED BY HARPREET BURMY/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle 

Excitement filled the air as students and staff at the University of Windsor’s Community Legal Aid (CLA) clinic put the finishing touches on their new on-campus space.

Everyone eagerly prepared for an Oct. 28 visit from Legal Aid Ontario’s (LAO) executive leadership, who came to see the new clinic in action and meet the students, faculty and staff advancing access to justice in Windsor.