UWindsor's Master of Sport Management and Leadership program has once again ranked number one in Canada (FILE/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
For the fifth year running, the University of Windsor’s Master of Sport Management and Leadership program has ranked first in Canada.
— Published on Sep 18th, 2026
Elizabeth Szymanski is a doctoral candidate in education researching pre-service teachers' familiarity with social-emotional learning (PROVIDED BY E. SZYMANSKI/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Being a teacher is about more than getting kids up to speed on their reading, writing and math.
Teachers also support students as they solve problems, build relationships, set goals and manage emotions.
These skills are part of social-emotional learning (SEL), which takes place every day in elementary and secondary schools. But PhD researcher Elizabeth Szymanski (BA, ECE, BEd, MEd) says that teacher candidates don’t necessarily feel prepared to take it on.
— Published on Sep 18th, 2026
Graduate student Angelina Kemp delivering place-based environmental science materials to Iqaluimmiut youth. (Courtesy of Patricia Rokitnicki/University of Windsor)
By Sara Elliott
In Iqaluit, Nunavut, University of Windsor researchers are helping young people turn the birds around their homes into a gateway to Arctic science, conservation training and community-based wildlife monitoring.
The team received a $172,200 three-year grant for the project through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) PromoScience program.
— Published on Sep 14th, 2026
(From left to right) Dr. Barbara Crow, provost and vice-president, academic, Dr. J.J. McMurtry, president and vice-chancellor, GSS president Dora Stolkova, University librarian and library dean Dr. Selinda Berg cut the ribbon for the new Study Commons at the University of Windsor's Leddy Library on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Kyle Archibald/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
What makes libraries meaningful is what people learn, discover and create within them, says university librarian and dean Selinda Berg. Students at the University of Windsor now have a new space to do just that.
As campus bustled with new students Tuesday, the Leddy Library celebrated the official opening of the Graduate Student Society (GSS) Study Commons with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
— Published on Sep 9th, 2026
MBA students, Odette faculty, corporate partners, alumni and community leaders gather during MBA Connect at the Odette School of Business on July 30. The event featured discussions on AI governance and networking opportunities for students and industry professionals. (CLEMENTA STAN/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
MBA students at the University of Windsor's Odette School of Business gained insights into artificial intelligence governance and built professional connections at MBA Connect in July.
The annual experiential learning event in July brought together MBA students, Odette faculty, corporate partners, alumniand community leaders to discuss emerging business issues and create networking opportunities.
— Published on Sep 14th, 2026
Isabelle Hinch beat 16 other graduate students to win the 2026 University of Windsor 3MT® competition. (DAVE GAUTHIER/University of Windsor)
By Sara Elliott
Isabelle Hinch’s ability to explain her research on how childbirth affects breast cancer risk in three minutes has earned her a spot in a national pitch competition.
Her talk, Breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of breast cancer…but, explores the complicated truths surrounding breast cancer risk after childbirth.
— Published on Aug 19th, 2026
Joint PhD in Educational Studies students are spending July 2026 on UWindsor's campus (FILE/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
On an extremely hot day in early July, 42 doctoral students arrived on the University of Windsor campus for the Joint PhD in Educational Studies 2026 summer institute.
Over the whirr of handheld fans, first-year students introduced themselves to one another while second years exchanged hugs and life updates after a year apart.
— Published on Sep 18th, 2026
UWindsor alumnae Eve Uwayesu and Eva Ou turned their experience in the Faculty of Human Kinetics into roles in pro women's sports (PROVIDED BY E. UWAYESU & PWHL/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
The first time Eve Uwayesu walked into the Toronto Tempo's offices, the WNBA's newest team was still being built — and so was a moment in professional women's sport that nobody could have predicted a decade ago.
"Everyone watches women's sports."
— Published on Sep 16th, 2026
STEPS teacher Joey Filipic coaches a student through some batting practice during the APEX wrap-up event at Westview Freedom Academy (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
With baseballs and frisbees flying, music pumping and students dancing, the Adapted Physical Exercise (APEX) program wrapped up for the summer at Windsor’s Westview Freedom Academy.
APEX — started 15 years ago in the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Human Kinetics — provides exercise programming for community members with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).
— Published on Sep 18th, 2026
UWindsor alumnae Veronica Van Winckle aka Big V, Adele Dollar aka Delirious and Sandra Caradonna aka Diana Boss block an opposing skater in a 2025 roller derby game in Guelph, On. (SKYLAR SAWYER/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
For the first time since 2019, residents of Windsor-Essex will have a chance to see Windsor Roller Derby (WRD) play locally.
Founded in 2010 as Border City Brawlers, the league has been playing exclusively on the road for the last few years.
June 6 marks their return to home track with UWindsor staff, students and alumni among those gearing up for a game at Tecumseh Arena.
— Published on Sep 16th, 2026
