University of Windsor Rising Star Award recipient Vansh Jignesh Patel demonstrates the power of experiential learning through hands-on work in enterprise AI. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Vansh Jignesh Patel is completing his final semester in the Master of Applied Computing program at the University of Windsor, and his work is already making a measurable impact in the enterprise software and artificial intelligence industry.
Through his co-op placement with the University's Co-operative Education and Workplace Partnerships program, Patel is contributing to production-level AI systems used in real-world voice and data workflows.
— Published on Mar 30th, 2026
H4 Lunch & Learn panelists, from left, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens; Bill Marra, chief executive officer of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare’s HART Hub; Nicole Sbrocca, chief executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex’s Shelter Health and ILOT programs; Jordan Nguyen, H4 lead; and Windsor police Chief Jason Crowley take part in a discussion with civic and agency leaders working directly in homelessness response during the Five-Day Challenge for Homelessness, Thursday, March 19. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Community leaders, police, health-care professionals and students gathered Thursday, March 19, to explore solutions to homelessness during a Lunch & Learn panel supporting Windsor’s Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4).
The discussion marked the highlight of the Five-Day Challenge for Homelessness, hosted by the Odette Commerce Society. The initiative aimed to educate university students about the realities of homelessness while showcasing collaborative efforts already underway in Windsor.
— Published on Mar 27th, 2026
Dr. Danardo Jones of the University of Windsor's Faculty of Law, emphasizes that upholding the law and ensuring police accountability is a responsibility shared by everyone. (DALIA DEFILIPPI/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Recent allegations of corruption involving police officers in Ontario have brought renewed attention to questions of oversight, accountability and the broader principles that guide the justice system.
For Professor Danardo Jones, a criminal law scholar at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law, the moment offers an opportunity to examine how those principles are applied, upheld and understood both inside and outside policing institutions.
— Published on Mar 26th, 2026
Senator Sharon Burey will receive Assumption University’s Christian Culture Series Gold Medal on April 8, recognizing her leadership in children’s health, equity, and public service grounded in faith. (SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF SHARON BUREY/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
For nearly a century, Assumption University’s Christian Culture Series Gold Medal has celebrated individuals whose lives and work embody Christian values.
The Honourable Sharon Burey, a senator for Ontario and a leader in children’s health and equity, will receive this year’s prestigious award during a public ceremony on April 8 at Assumption Parish.
— Published on Mar 25th, 2026
MSc student Abigail Passy (far left) and supervisor Dr. Andrew Perrotta (far right) met with representatives of local soccer clubs (MANWELA YADKOO/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Playing a 90-minute soccer game requires a lot of energy: sprinting, tackling, recovering and then running some more.
That’s not to mention hours a week of on-the-pitch and off-pitch training.
When this energy expenditure is not matched by energy intake, relative energy deficiency — commonly known as REDs — can occur.
For adolescent female soccer players, REDs may be a growing issue.
— Published on Mar 24th, 2026
Mohammed Parvez, a third-year computer science student at the University of Windsor, is a Rising Star Award recipient recognized for his co-op work with the Town of Kingsville as part of a series celebrating excellence in experiential learning. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
A co-op placement with the Town of Kingsville gave University of Windsor student Mohammed Parvez the opportunity to apply his technical skills in a real-world municipal setting while gaining confidence through collaboration across municipal departments.
Parvez worked in a GIS-focused co-op role, where the placement helped shape his professional development and future career interests.
— Published on Mar 24th, 2026
This “Get Swabbed!” stem cell registration drive is centred on Daphne, a Windsor-area mother and grandmother diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. A stem cell transplant is her only potential cure — and you could be the match she’s waiting for. (SUBMITTED BY KATELYN BEDARD BONE MARROW ASSOCIATION/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Fill out a form and have your cheek swabbed. It’s only eight minutes of your time that could lead to saving a life. Daphne’s life.
The Windsor-area grandmother has been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, and doctors say a stem cell transplant is her only potential cure.
More than 45 million potential donors on a worldwide stem cell registry have already been searched, but no suitable match has been found.
— Published on Mar 24th, 2026
Law student organizers and alumni panelists pose together in the moot courtroom at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law during the Future of Law conference. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Students, legal professionals and community members gathered at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law on March 5 and 6 for the Future of Law Conference, a two-day event examining innovation and change within the legal profession.
Organized by the Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues (WRLSI), the annual conference drew more than 150 registrants across two days.
— Published on Mar 20th, 2026
Students connect with potential employers at the annual Windsor Law Career Fair, held at Caesars Windsor. The event brought together employers, alumni and students for networking and career exploration. (SARA MEIKLE/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Each year, the Windsor Law community comes together in a show of mentorship, opportunity and connection that reflects the school’s deep commitment to its students and alumni.
The Windsor Law Career Fair returned March 4 at Caesars Windsor, drawing nearly 300 students — the largest turnout in the event’s history — along with alumni and employers for a day of panels, roundtables and one-on-one networking.
— Published on Mar 17th, 2026
By John-Paul Bonadonna
The University of Windsor Alumni Association will celebrate the achievements and impact of three remarkable graduates at the 2026 Alumni Awards of Excellence.
The annual event takes place Wednesday, April 8 in the Alumni Auditorium at the CAW Student Centre, and recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional accomplishment and service to their communities and the University.
— Published on Mar 18th, 2026
University of Windsor Rising Star Award recipient Vansh Jignesh Patel demonstrates the power of experiential learning through hands-on work in enterprise AI. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
