Governor General's Gold Medal recipient makes fitness more accessible
Dr. Fallon Mitchell will receive the Governor General's Gold Medal in Graduate Studies at Fall 2026 convocation (FILE/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Going to the gym plays a major role in Dr. Fallon Mitchell's (PhD Kinesiology, '26) mental and physical health.
However, gyms are not always accessible or welcoming places for everyone, including people with a disability.
Mitchell will receive the Governor General's Gold Medal at the University of Windsor's Fall 2026 Convocation in recognition of doctoral work that aims to reduce barriers to fitness spaces and create more welcoming facilities for all.