Community & Partnerships

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

Head and shoulders portrait of Chinasa SuccessChinasa Success, a University of Windsor Odette School of Business alumna, is now a vice-president and human resources business partner at Citibank Canada, where she supports a global workforce and champions inclusive leadership. (SUBMITTED BY CHINASA SUCCESS/University of Windsor)

 

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.

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

A teacher helps a student play baseball with other students in backgroundSTEPS teacher Joey Filipic coaches a student through some batting practice during the APEX wrap-up event at Westview Freedom Academy (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

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).  

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

Kristen Morrison holding a soccer ball next to a soccer netDr. Kristen Morrison is studying the way community soccer organizations are leveraging World Cup buzz (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

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. 

UWindsor alumnus turns friendship and food into a new travel series

Producers and restaurant staff in a kitchen.UWindsor alumnus Corey Palmer (centre) and co-host Chris Seeney (right) join Tommy, owner of Tommy's Diner, behind the scenes during the filming of Recommendations, a new food and travel series premiering on Bell Fibe TV1. (PHOTO SUBMITTED BY COREY PALMER)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

For University of Windsor alumnus Corey Palmer, a television series about food, travel and friendship began long before cameras started rolling.

It started with road trips.

UWindsor’s Print Shop brings full-service capability to and from campus

Print Shop staff pose with equipment.Print Shop staff (from left) Jennifer Almeida, Luc Quenneville, Charlene St. Onge, and Scott Thorpe bring commercial-grade printing expertise and production capabilities to campus. (PHOTO BY JOHN-PAUL BONADONNA/University of Windsor)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

Tucked away in the basement of Chrysler Hall Tower is one of the University of Windsor’s most versatile and quietly essential services — a full-service print facility that many on campus walk past without ever realizing the scale of what happens behind its doors.

The University Print Shop has been serving campus since the 1960s, supporting students, faculty, staff and even community organizations with everything from posters and business cards to retractable banners, thesis binding, signage, stickers and large-format installations.

From fish byproducts to invasive plants: UWindsor’s Enactus team earns national recognition for two sustainability projects

photo of entire Enactus Windsor team members holding their awardsMembers of Enactus Windsor celebrate their national achievements at the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Montreal, where the team earned multiple honours and a place among the country’s top programs. (ANITA JAFARI/University of Windsor)

 

By Victor Romao

The moment the Enactus Windsor team heard their name echo across the competition hall at regionals, something shifted.

Months of work, late nights, early mornings and relentless iteration had finally produced results.

What began as a set of student-driven ideas was gaining national traction, and the team knew the journey was far from over.

UWindsor professors recognized on international Francophonie stage as Knights of La Pléiade

photo of Dr. Emmanuelle Richez and Dr. Vincent Georgie standing in front of Memorial HallHonouring excellence in the Francophonie, Dr. Vincent Georgie and Dr. Emmanuelle Richez celebrate their induction as Knights of the Order of La Pléiade, recognizing their contributions to French language and culture. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

 

By Victor Romao

Two University of Windsor professors are being recognized on the provincial and international stage.

Dr. Vincent Georgie and Dr. Emmanuelle Richez have been named Knights of the Order of La Pléiade by the Ontario section of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie — two of just six recipients selected across the province for 2026. 

Windsor Law becomes first Canadian host of Global Law Deans Forum

Deans from around the world stand together in the Ianni law building at UWindsorDelegates from more than 35 law faculties across 18 countries gathered at Windsor Law’s Ron W. Ianni Faculty of Law Building on May 4 for the Global Law Deans Forum, hosted for the first time in Canada by the University of Windsor. (DAVE GAUTHIER/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

For the first time in its history, the Global Law Deans Forum was held in Canada — with the University of Windsor at the centre of the international conversation on the future of legal education.

MBA students take learning on the road, bring back valuable insights from GTA industry tour

photo of students, faculty and industry partners at one of the company buildingsParticipants in the University of Windsor’s EnRoute 2026 event, including MBA students, faculty and industry partners, pose during a Toronto visit from April 28 to May 1. (SUBMITTED BY TARA DAVIDOVIC/University of Windsor)

 

By Victor Romao

MBA students from the University of Windsor stepped beyond the classroom this spring, as part of EnRoute, a multi-day experiential learning program, in the Greater Toronto Area. 

The program, held April 28 to May 1, brought students face-to-face with several organizations, including TD Securities, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, SickKids, the Michener Institute of Education, Flybits and Geotab, exposing them to industries ranging from finance and technology to sports and health care.

Lucky ducks and school spirit abound at LEAD Challenge Cup

A group of teacher candidates and someone in a duck costume does a cheer performance in front of stands full of students at Alumni stadiumHundreds of local elementary and high school students attended LEAD Challenge Cup events (J. MANDAP & A. PALAZZOLO/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

The University of Windsor’s Alumni Stadium was bursting with spirit, cheers and...ducks as the Faculty of Education’s LEAD service-learning classes hosted hundreds of local children for the annual LEAD Legacy Project Challenge Cup. 

LEAD — which stands for Leadership Experience for Academic Direction — is a service-learning course first introduced by Dr. Geri Salinitri in which second-year teacher candidates volunteer in schools to work with educators to support student success programming.