Alumna Niku Koochak is a recent winner of a Galleries Ontario curatorial award. (DAVE GAUTHIER/University of Windsor).
By Kate Hargreaves
Collaboration is at the heart of University of Windsor Master of Fine Arts (MFA) alumna Niku Koochak’s curatorial process.
Koochak (MFA ’24) recently received the Galleries Ontario / Galeries (GOG) Award for First Exhibition in a Public Art Gallery for curatorial work at Art Windsor-Essex (AWE) as part of its Below the 6 series, which highlights Southwestern Ontario artists.
— Published on Jan 20th, 2026
The Cross-Border Institute is dedicated to research on the movement of people, goods, services and finances across international borders (FILE/University of Windsor)
The UWindsor Cross-Border Institute (CBI) is internationally recognized for its leadership in cross-border research. The University of Windsor, with financial support from the federal government, was the first university in Canada to establish an institute dedicated to research on the movement of people, goods, services and finances across international borders.
— Published on Jan 15th, 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
PEAK makes physical literacy fun for kids 8 to 12 (NAOMI PELKEY/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Registration is now open for the Faculty of Human Kinetics’s Physically Empowered and Active Kids (PEAK) program, aimed at children aged eight to 12.
PEAK is a free physical literacy initiative, focusing on building children’s fundamental motor skills, from running to throwing and catching.
— Published on Jan 12th, 2026
UWindsor’s Career Centre presents the Science Career Social: Eat, Meet & Network on Thursday, Jan. 29. (STUDIO ROMANTIC – stock.adobe.com/University of Windsor)
Ever wondered what people do with a science degree?
Let’s talk about it—while enjoying some food!
The Science Career Social: Eat, Meet & Network gives University of Windsor students a chance to explore careers in health, chemical and life sciences, as well as human kinetics, in a relaxed setting designed for conversation and connection.
— Published on Jan 8th, 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
Dr. Sean B. Rourke, University of Windsor alumnus and professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Royal Society of Canada’s Eric Jackman Prize for research in the behavioural and social sciences. (UNITY HEALTH TORONTO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
From his Toronto office, Dr. Sean Rourke is tracking a bold experiment in public health — a national network of smart vending machines designed to deliver life-saving resources directly to people who might never set foot in a clinic.
For Rourke, every item dispensed through Our Healthbox represents a tangible act of prevention, dignity and trust.
It is the kind of measurable, lasting impact that has now been recognized at the highest level.
— Published on Jan 7th, 2026
The late Catherine Quinlan (left) and the late Dr. Lucjan Krause (right). A new scholarship honours the memory of Dr. Krause, a former University of Windsor physicist, and was made possible through the generosity of the Krause family. (Photos courtesy of Janet Krause)
By Sara Elliott
The new Dr. Lucjan Krause Graduate Scholarship for Physics Achievement honours the memory of a former University of Windsor physicist while supporting the next generation of researchers.
The scholarship will be awarded annually to graduate students in the Department of Physics who strive for academic excellence.
— Published on Jan 6th, 2026
PhD candidate Mahsa Rahimi explains her biomedical science research at the 2025 Health Research conference. (Photo courtesy of WE-SPARK Health Institute)
It is time for health researchers to shine.
WE-SPARK Health Institute is issuing a call for abstracts in preparation of their annual 2026 Health Research Conference.
— Published on Jan 7th, 2026
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 Jan 21st, 2026
Alumna Niku Koochak is a recent winner of a Galleries Ontario curatorial award. (DAVE GAUTHIER/University of Windsor).
