From left, Clementa Stan, career and employer relations advisor at the Odette School of Business, and MBA students Andrea Rivait, Hagen Nelson, Meghan Rae and Fatima Rizvi pose during a visit to Mattel Canada's headquarters in Mississauga. The students earned the visit after winning a Barbie case competition. (SUBMITTED BY CLEMENTA STAN/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Winning a Barbie case competition earned four Odette School of Business MBA students a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most recognizable brands.
Andrea Rivait, Hagen Nelson, Meghan Rae and Fatima Rizvi, members of the MBA Class of 2026, recently visited Mattel Canada's headquarters in Mississauga after taking top honours in a competition that challenged students to develop strategic and marketing recommendations for Barbie.
— Published on Jul 29th, 2026
Odette School of Business student Abigail McLeod received a Rising Star Award for her contributions during a co-op placement with PromoShop. During her work term, she helped improve the company's email marketing performance and supported business development efforts that led to new client acquisitions. (SUBMITTED BY ABIGAIL MCLEOD/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
For Abigail McLeod, a co-op placement at PromoShop became an opportunity to make a measurable impact while discovering where she wants her career to go.
The third-year Odette School of Business student contributed to marketing and business development initiatives that helped strengthen client relationships, improve campaign performance and support company growth.
— Published on Jul 27th, 2026
Master of Management program students listen as Vivace Estate Winery owner and winemaker Jean Qian (left) explains the winery’s operations, grape production and quality practices during a tour that connected classroom learning with real-world business operations. (LAURA DUCHARME/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
A visit to Vivace Estate Winery gave University of Windsor Master of Management students an opportunity to see how business concepts taught in the classroom are applied in a real-world setting.
Twelve graduate students from the University’s Master of Management program toured the Amherstburg-area winery, gaining firsthand insight into operations, quality management and customer experience in the hospitality and agricultural sectors.
— Published on Jul 27th, 2026
The renewed accreditation by Supply Chain Canada confirms that the Master of Management program continues to meet national standards. (PHOTO BY CHERRY THERESANATHAN/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
Students in the University of Windsor's Master of Management program will continue to benefit from a nationally recognized pathway to one of Canada's leading supply chain credentials following the renewal of the Odette School of Business's accreditation agreement with Supply Chain Canada.
— Published on Jul 7th, 2026
Odette School of Business student Luke Pye has worked his way through the ranks of hockey officiating, earning assignments in the OHL, AHL and ECHL while completing his bachelor of commerce degree at the University of Windsor. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
With the crowd buzzing inside the arena, Luke Pye glides into position for a faceoff deep in the home team’s defensive zone, directing players to set their sticks before lowering his gaze to the puck.
He steadies himself, drops it cleanly and quickly backs away as the players battle for possession.
For Pye, moments like this are the result of years of work that has taken him from local rinks to some of hockey’s biggest stages.
— Published on Jul 3rd, 2026
Students and faculty at the University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business celebrate the school’s advancement to a Level 4 “transforming” designation in the 2026 Positive Impact Rating, reflecting its growing commitment to sustainability and responsible leadership. (FILES/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
The University of Windsor's Odette School of Business is one of a small group of business schools worldwide now recognized as actively transforming their programs around sustainability and responsible leadership.
— Published on Jul 2nd, 2026
Dr. Kemi Anazodo, professor at the University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business, is part of a research team studying employment outcomes for justice-involved adults. (DAVE GAUTHIER /University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
For people with criminal records, finding steady work can be one of the hardest parts of rebuilding their lives.
A new research project involving University of Windsor business professor Kemi Anazodo is examining how employment programs can help justice-involved Canadians overcome those barriers and build long-term stability.
— Published on Jun 22nd, 2026
Recent alumna Makennah Murphy (centre) was recognized for her academic achievements and leadership as a Futures Fund Scholarship recipient at a national awards gala in Toronto. She is pictured with Fatima Laher (left), Deputy Chair of Deloitte and presenting partner, and Greg Hicks (right), President and CEO of Canadian Tire Corporation. (JOSEPH KRUPA/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Fresh off national recognition for her leadership achievements, Makennah Murphy (BComm ’26) is already putting her skills to work in Windsor, launching her career in community health and fundraising.
The Odette School of Business graduate now serves as annual giving coordinator at the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation, where she helps drive fundraising initiatives that support local patient care.
— Published on Jun 17th, 2026
Chinasa Success, a University of Windsor Odette School of Business alumna, is now a vice-president and human resources business partner at Citibank Canada, where she supports a global workforce and champions inclusive leadership. (SUBMITTED BY CHINASA SUCCESS/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Chinasa Success still remembers the uncertainty that came with her decision to move to Canada, a bold step that would reshape her career and personal life.
Since then, the University of Windsor graduate has transformed that leap of faith into a career in human resources leadership at Citibank Canada.
Now a vice-president and human resources business partner, the Odette School of Business alumna says that the decision continues to shape how she leads and supports others navigating change.
— Published on Jun 17th, 2026
Members of Enactus Windsor celebrate their national achievements at the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Montreal, where the team earned multiple honours and a place among the country’s top programs. (ANITA JAFARI/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
The moment the Enactus Windsor team heard their name echo across the competition hall at regionals, something shifted.
Months of work, late nights, early mornings and relentless iteration had finally produced results.
What began as a set of student-driven ideas was gaining national traction, and the team knew the journey was far from over.
— Published on Jun 3rd, 2026
From left, Clementa Stan, career and employer relations advisor at the Odette School of Business, and MBA students Andrea Rivait, Hagen Nelson, Meghan Rae and Fatima Rizvi pose during a visit to Mattel Canada's headquarters in Mississauga. The students earned the visit after winning a Barbie case competition. (SUBMITTED BY CLEMENTA STAN/University of Windsor)
