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Research & Innovation
Dr. Shahpour Alirezaee
Dec 5th, 2025

By Sara Elliott 

The University of Windsor recorded the largest year-over-year growth in research funding among all Canadian universities in the annual Canada’s Innovation Leaders (CIL) report released Dec. 4.

In just one year, UWindsor’s research income rose by 37 per cent, from $32.5 million to $44.5 million in 2024.

Research & Innovation
Pitch to Win participants and judges standing together for a photo.
Dec 5th, 2025

By John-Paul Bonadonna 

Nearly 250 students, mentors and industry leaders took part in the second annual BioTech Entrepreneurship Pitch to Win competition on campus earlier this month.

Teaching & Learning
Ava Mammarella stands at a table with a Nursing Society sign
Dec 4th, 2025

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.

Research & Innovation
Sohila Sidhu
Dec 3rd, 2025

From training in the dojo to Model United Nations, Outstanding Scholar Sohila Sidhu is balancing a lot.

At the same time, she is also laser-focused on a career in medicine.

This drive is part of what motivated Sidhu to become part of UWindsor’s Outstanding Scholars program, which facilitates research opportunities for high-achieving undergraduate students.

Community & Partnerships
Raj Bejankiwar stands in the centre of the group to present
Dec 2nd, 2025

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.

Community & Partnerships
Portrait of Matthew Muscedere
Dec 2nd, 2025

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. 

Latest News
Graphic - Fall Virtual Open Day
Dec 1st, 2025

The University of Windsor invites future students and their families to discover everything campus has to offer — no travel required. 

Teaching & Learning
Group photo of faculty, students, judges and Zuber Moot Comittee members
Dec 1st, 2025

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.

Community & Partnerships
Talysha Abu-Bujold
Dec 4th, 2025

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. 

Teaching & Learning
Mock-up of book cover for Mentoring to Support Teacher Candidate Development
Dec 1st, 2025

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.