Windsor Law alum, Sarah Syed, will head to Beijing for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars master's program (SUBMITTED BY SARAH SYED/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
When Sarah Syed learned she had been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar, disbelief quickly gave way to excitement – and then to reflection.
“It takes time to sink in,” Syed says. “Even now, my family will say, ‘wow, you’re really moving to China.’ I’ll be in Beijing in just a few months, and it still feels surreal.”
A University of Windsor Faculty of Law alumna, Syed is one of 150 scholars worldwide selected for the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2026–27.
— Published on Jan 16th, 2026
Dr. Dan Watt presenting the inaugural Dr. Daniel Frank Watt Scholarship in Materials Engineering to recipient, graduate student Amirmasoud Khodadadibehtash, at the University of Windsor on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (MIKE WILKINS/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
Described as one of the “founding figures” of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Windsor, Dr. Dan Watt is continuing his legacy through a scholarship for materials engineers pursuing research.
The inaugural Dr. Daniel Frank Watt Scholarship in Materials Engineering was awarded Dec. 17 to its first recipient, graduate student Amirmasoud Khodadadibehtash, during a celebration attended by Watt, his wife Linda Menard-Watt, faculty members and friends and family.
— Published on Jan 12th, 2026
Shantelle Browning-Morgan is a high school teacher and Joint PhD student (S. BROWNING-MORGAN/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Shantelle Browning-Morgan describes her passion for Black Canadian history as “rooted in blood memory, fuelled by a duty to honour the past, present and future.”
A descendant of Underground Railroad freedom seekers, Browning-Morgan has long worked to share that history through her work as a high school teacher and curriculum developer.
— Published on Jan 13th, 2026
Students at the Windsor Engineering Competition create structures suited to the theme of 'Medieval Innovation: Re-engineering the future', evaluated by professional engineer judges. (Courtesy STANLEY MADZIYIRE/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
Blending history with hands-on problem solving, students at this year’s Windsor Engineering Competition put their creativity and technical skills to the test by reimagining medieval-era structures through a modern engineering lens.
Held under the theme “Medieval Innovation: Re-engineering the future,” the annual competition challenged students to collaborate in teams, apply engineering principles and think creatively under tight time constraints.
— Published on Jan 6th, 2026
The Job Shadow Program gives students an opportunity to gain practical insights and a better understanding of various career paths, while hosts benefit from the opportunity to engage and guide emerging talent. (PHOTO BY MICHAEL WILKINS/University of Windsor)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
The University of Windsor’s Career Centre is once again inviting hosts to take part in the Job Shadow Program.
The initiative is designed to give students a first-hand look at life in the workplace.
Held during Reading Week in both the fall and winter semesters, the program provides opportunities for working professionals to share their insight and knowledge with current students.
— Published on Dec 16th, 2025
Abir Hirani (left) and Gregory Eloi (right) presented their take on the self-driving car at CS Demo Day. (SARA ELLIOTT/University of Windsor)
By Sara Elliott
In a crowded room at the University of Windsor’s School of Computer Science downtown campus, smiling students lined up to show industry and academic partners their latest programming projects.
The Fall 2025 Computer Science Demo Day, held at 300 Ouellette Ave., marked the 13th edition of the showcase.
— Published on Dec 12th, 2025
Outstanding Scholar, Ava Mammarella, hosted a clinical sale to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society in her previous role of Nursing Society philanthropy chair (SUBMITTED BY AVA MAMMARELLA/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
When third-year nursing student Ava Mammarella reflects on her UWindsor experience, a theme comes to mind: growth.
From a first-year student discovering her path in health care to a mentor guiding others through the same transition, her journey through the Outstanding Scholars program highlights the transformative power of mentorship.
Mammarella says she has been drawn to medicine for as long as she can remember.
“I was that kid with the toy stethoscope, checking everyone’s heartbeat,” she says.
— Published on Dec 4th, 2025
Group photo taken at 52nd Annual Thomas G. Zuber Moot Competition. Front Row, left to right: Honourable Justice Moiz Rahman, Honourable Justice Steve Coroza, Honourable Justice Maria Carroccia. Back Row, left to right: Tred Shea, Niro Elankeeran, Jennifer Black, Campbell Wackerlin, Mario Bottoni, Sabrina Ferreira, Kayla Zikic, Taylor McAuliffe, Dean Reem Bahdi, Lisa Zuber, David Zuber, Jordan Yordanov, McCair Tulloch, Laurie Tuttle, Tim Zuber, Julia Ciampa, Samuel Lorinc (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor).
By Sara Meikle
The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law marked a meaningful milestone Nov. 18 with the final round of its 52nd annual Zuber Moot Competition, honouring the life and legacy of the Honourable Justice Thomas G. Zuber.
A cornerstone of advocacy training at Windsor Law, the student-led Zuber Moot Competition emphasizes appellate advocacy, giving students an opportunity to sharpen legal reasoning and courtroom skills.
— Published on Dec 16th, 2025
A new book on mentorship for teacher candidates has recently been released by Springer (mock-up via Canva/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
By Kate Hargreaves
Dr. Clayton Smith, professor in the Faculty of Education, makes sure that his research is always in service of the courses he teaches.
“I don’t do research that I don’t use in my classes,” he explains.
With a dearth of material available on mentorship for pre-service teachers, Smith and professor emerita Dr. Geri Salinitri were motivated to co-edit a new collection, Mentoring to Support Teacher Candidate Development, recently published by Springer.
— Published on Dec 1st, 2025
Students from across academic disciplines took part in the Student Success and Leadership Centre-hosted event, as part of UWill Discover. (SUBMITTED BY ZEINA ABOU HAIDAR / University of Windsor)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
The role and importance of diplomacy, leadership and global awareness were highlighted at the 2025 UWill Discover Model United Nations (MUN), a simulated UN General Assembly event held at the University of Windsor.
Students from across academic disciplines took part in the Student Success and Leadership Centre-hosted event, as part of UWill Discover.
— Published on Mar 2nd, 2026
Windsor Law alum, Sarah Syed, will head to Beijing for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars master's program (SUBMITTED BY SARAH SYED/University of Windsor)
