Graduate Students

From supply chains to icewine: how a winery visit brought Master of Management concepts to life

Master of Management program students with Jean Qian in vineyardMaster 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.

UWindsor nursing study shows trust and mentorship are key to medication incident reporting

Natalie Giannotti holds a poster for her WeSpark grant projectFaculty of Nursing professor Natalie Giannotti led a study examining perceptions of medication incident reporting, helping advance a culture of patient safety, learning, and transparency. (SUBMITTED BY NATALIE GIANNOTTI/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Administering medication may appear straightforward, but behind every dose is a complex series of steps where errors can still occur despite the best intentions of health-care professionals.

Nearly two decades after introducing a medication incident reporting system for nursing students, the University of Windsor is seeing evidence that its efforts to build a culture of safety are taking hold.

Windsor Law honours alumni who took their legal education beyond the courtroom

Sahar Talebi pictured left and James Scarfone pictured rightSahar Talebi and James Scarfone are among a group of Windsor Law alumni being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession, leadership and commitment to advancing justice and serving their communities. (SUBMITTED BY SAHAR TALEBI AND JAMES SCARFONE/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Each year, Windsor Law honours graduates whose careers demonstrate the impact lawyers can have beyond the courtroom — advancing justice, strengthening communities and upholding the values at the heart of the legal profession.

From Uganda to the delivery room: Nursing grad's perseverance leads to a career built on compassion

Aine Mugish at his nursing graduationUWindsor nursing graduate Aaron Aine now works as a registered nurse in labour and delivery after overcoming the challenges of immigrating to Canada, starting university during the pandemic and earning his Canadian citizenship while completing his degree. (SUBMITTED BY AARON AINE/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Just a few years ago, Aaron Aine imagined a very different future.

Growing up in Uganda, he studied history, economics and literature with plans to become a lawyer. Nursing was never part of the plan.

Everything changed after immigrating to Canada in 2019. Aine completed his final year of high school in Scarborough before enrolling in the University of Windsor's nursing program at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He was adapting to a new country, a new education system and a new way of learning all at once.

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From Windsor to Colombo: Windsor Law professor brings together scholars from across the world

Dr Shanthi Senthe stands beside a brick wall in a stylish roomProfessor Shanthi Senthe is co-organizing an international conference in Sri Lanka, in partnership with Stanford University and the University of Wisconsin Law School, to examine pressing social and legal issues affecting South Asia. (SUBMITTED BY SHANTHI SENTHE/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Reinforcing its position as a global leader in legal scholarship, the University of Windsor is co-convening an international conversation on South Asia's most pressing legal issues.

Windsor Law professor cuts through blockchain hype in new book edition

Dr Muharem Kianieff stands outside on UWindsor campusDr. Muharem Kianieff is the author of the second edition of Blockchain Technology and the Law: Opportunities and Risks, which explores the legal opportunities and challenges surrounding blockchain technology. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Nearly two decades after Bitcoin first appeared, blockchain technology remains one of the most talked-about and often misunderstood innovations of the digital age.

For Dr. Muharem Kianieff, a professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, that enduring fascination inspired a newly expanded second edition of his book, Blockchain Technology and the Law: Opportunities and Risks.

A fair shot at work: UWindsor researcher explores what helps justice-involved Canadians succeed

portrait of Dr. Kemi Anazodo in Odette School of BusinessDr. 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. 

How the UWindsor Faculty of Nursing is transforming its approach to Indigenous health education

Sara Williams stands with students in an an Indigenous simulation clinicProfessor Sara Williams and nursing students participate in an Indigenous-focused clinical simulation. Indigenous health content is integrated throughout the Faculty of Nursing curriculum as part of its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. (SUBMITTED BY SARA WILLIAMS/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

As Canada marks National Indigenous History Month and prepares to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the University of Windsor is reflecting on the ongoing work of reconciliation taking place on campus.

Within the Faculty of Nursing, that commitment is being translated into meaningful action through curriculum transformation, community engagement and efforts to create a more equitable health-care system for Indigenous Peoples.

Leading the way: Nursing students earn LEAD Medallions before convocation

Kelsey Schumacher stands in front of a UWindsor backdrop in her grad gown holding her LEAD medalKelsey Schumacher, recipient of a Gold LEAD Medallion, celebrates her achievement ahead of convocation. The recognition honours students who demonstrate leadership, engagement, application, and discovery beyond the classroom. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Graduation is a milestone full of reflection and possibility, marking growth, accomplishment and everything still ahead. 

From mentoring classmates and leading community initiatives to pursuing critical care certifications and life-changing leadership opportunities, this year’s nursing LEAD Medallion Scholars are celebrated for the many ways they enriched the nursing community during their time at the University of Windsor. 

Billboards, backflips and big goals: UWindsor nursing grad Ethan Vinagre is ready for what’s next

Ethan jumps for joy in his graduation gownEthan Vinagre celebrates his upcoming graduation from the Faculty of Nursing. The Class of 2026 graduate will begin working in the surgical ICU at Henry Ford Health this fall. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

As he prepares to cross the stage at the University of Windsor’s Spring Convocation, the next chapter of Ethan Vinagre’s life is already taking shape.

A career in critical care nursing, a new home of his own and even his face on a UWindsor billboard celebrating the Class of 2026 are all part of what comes next for the BScN graduate, who will begin working in the surgical intensive care unit (ICU) at Henry Ford Health this fall.