Whether you’re reconnecting with classmates, celebrating Lancer pride or discovering how fellow alumni are shaping the world, the 2025 Fall/Winter Alumni Magazine has something for everyone. (PHOTO BY PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
The Fall/Winter 2025 edition of the University of Windsor Alumni Magazine is now live online and available in both digital and limited print formats!
— Published on Dec 18th, 2025
The founders of Windsor Cares stand inside the Community Closet, which provides essential clothing and supplies to students. Pictured from left: Gigi Joseph, Meg Gregoire, Emily Kydd, and Hannah Joseph. (SUBMITTED BY HANNAH JOSEPH/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Imagine preparing for an exam or job interview while worrying about where your next meal will come from.
For some Windsor Law students, this is a reality.
The Windsor Law Community Closet & Pantry, known as Windsor Cares, relies on donations from the campus community and local partners to remove these barriers and provide students with the essential support they need to succeed.
— Published on Dec 18th, 2025
Hands-on learning at Kautex Textron allowed Rising Star Award recipient Shanmugamanikkam Subramaniyam to transform theory into practice, streamlining quality systems and collaborating on automation projects with global teams. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Turning academic knowledge into practical solutions is the goal of every graduate student, and for Shanmugamanikkam Subramaniyam, that ambition came to life during his co-op term at Kautex Textron.
A major global auto parts supplier, Kautex Textron manufactures plastic fuel and battery systems, castings and industrial packaging for the automotive industry.
— Published on Dec 16th, 2025
Odette business student Fatima Rizvi engages with visitors and turns wait times into a positive, engaging part of the WIFF experience. (MILOS SAVIC/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
The smell of fresh popcorn drifted through the air as excited chatter filled the Capitol Theatre foyer.
Guests shuffled forward in long lines, tickets in hand for the next screening at the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF).
A student volunteer in a witch costume handed out candy, sparking laughter and conversation.
Strangers leaned into small talk, then laughter. A spontaneous emoji-based movie quiz turned them into teammates.
— Published on Dec 15th, 2025
Alumna Ana Masoud, student Meghana Reddy Allipur and host Aaron Fanteux recording the WE Belong Podcast episode highlighting their experiences as international students in Windsor, Ont. (SUBMITTED BY VICTORIA ABBOUD/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
Starting a new chapter is already difficult; starting one in a new country oceans away comes with its own set of challenges.
A University of Windsor student and recent graduate shared what it was like to move to Canada as an international student on a recent episode of the WE Belong podcast, discussing the trials, opportunities and insights that go along with it.
— Published on Dec 9th, 2025
UWindsor members of the Lifeline Windsor Project team stand beside an example of a new COMPASS station on Windsor's waterfront (left to right): Dr. Mohsan Beg, Counselling & Wellness Services; Mike Akpata, Special Constable Service; Katie Chauvin, Office of the Vice-President, People, Equity, & Inclusion. (SUBMITTED BY KATIE CHAUVIN/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Content notice: This article discusses themes of suicide.
The University of Windsor has joined a groundbreaking effort to support mental health and improve safety along the waterfront.
As a key partner in the new Lifeline Windsor Project, launched on Nov. 18, UWindsor is helping advance how the community supports people in moments of crisis.
— Published on Dec 9th, 2025
Raj 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.
— Published on Dec 2nd, 2025
UWindsor 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.
— Published on Dec 9th, 2025
Talysha 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?”
— Published on Dec 4th, 2025
Student 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.
— Published on Dec 1st, 2025
