Community & Partnerships

Co-op experience sparks passion for quality systems and automation

Portrait of Rising Star Award winnerHands-on learning at Kautex Textron allowed Rising Star Award recipient Shanmugamanikkam Subramaniyam to transform theory into practice, streamlining quality systems and collaborating on automation projects with global teams. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

Turning academic knowledge into practical solutions is the goal of every graduate student, and for Shanmugamanikkam Subramaniyam, that ambition came to life during his co-op term at Kautex Textron.

A major global auto parts supplier, Kautex Textron manufactures plastic fuel and battery systems, castings and industrial packaging for the automotive industry.

Odette students bring energy and community spirit to WIFF experience

Student volunteer helps out at WIFF 2026Odette business student Fatima Rizvi engages with visitors and turns wait times into a positive, engaging part of the WIFF experience. (MILOS SAVIC/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

 

The smell of fresh popcorn drifted through the air as excited chatter filled the Capitol Theatre foyer. 

Guests shuffled forward in long lines, tickets in hand for the next screening at the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF). 

A student volunteer in a witch costume handed out candy, sparking laughter and conversation. 

Strangers leaned into small talk, then laughter. A spontaneous emoji-based movie quiz turned them into teammates. 

Beijing Union University signs strategic MOU with UWindsor

Cheryl Collier signs MOU with representative from Beijing Union University.A delegation of UWindsor senior leaders signed a strategic MOU with Beijing Union University during a recent visit to China. (SUBMITTED BY OFFICE OF ENROLMENT/University of Windsor)

Aligning with ongoing efforts to strengthen international academic collaboration, the University of Windsor and Beijing Union University (BUU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a UWindsor delegation visit to BUU’s campus in Beijing.

The signing took place on BUU’s campus, where Dr. Cheryl Collier, Provost and Vice-President, Academic of the University of Windsor, joined senior university representatives in discussions focused on deepening academic ties.

Detroit Pistons x UWindsor Night is back!

Graphic promoting Detroit Pistons College NightsTickets are now available for Lancers night at Little Caesars Arena. Note pricing is in USD. (DETROIT PISTONS/University of Windsor)

The energy, the rivalry, the roar of two countries — it’s all coming back March 31, 2026.

The Lancers are heading across the border once again for Detroit Pistons College Night, a high-energy partnership that puts the University of Windsor in the spotlight at Little Caesars Arena.

The Pistons will face off against the Toronto Raptors in a cross-border showdown that blends NBA action with unforgettable campus pride and community spirit.

Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to come out, cheer loud and represent the blue and gold at this special event.

Holy Mackinaw! UWindsor alum signs off

Joe Bowen - UWindsor alum and Toronto Maple Leafs radio broadcaster.UWindsor alum Joe Bowen’s 44-year tenure as the Leafs’ radio play-by-play announcer is unmatched in franchise history and challenges the all-time greats of sportscasting. (PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY JOE BOWEN / University of Windsor)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

For more than four decades, the play-by-play of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey has been cast through radio waves into the living rooms, cars, kitchens and memories of millions.

The sound is unmistakable. 

Especially the signature heartfelt cry that has become one of the most beloved and booming exclamations in Canadian sports — “Holy Mackinaw!”

International students open up about their journeys on WE Belong podcast

Ana Masoud, Meghana Reddy Allipur and Aaron Fanteux on the WE Belong PodcastAlumna Ana Masoud, student Meghana Reddy Allipur and host Aaron Fanteux recording the WE Belong Podcast episode highlighting their experiences as international students in Windsor, Ont. (SUBMITTED BY VICTORIA ABBOUD/ University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

Starting a new chapter is already difficult; starting one in a new country oceans away comes with its own set of challenges.

A University of Windsor student and recent graduate shared what it was like to move to Canada as an international student on a recent episode of the WE Belong podcast, discussing the trials, opportunities and insights that go along with it.

UWindsor partners in Canada’s first COMPASS Station network to provide crisis support

3 UWindsor members of the Lifeline Windsor Project team stand beside a new COMPASS station on Windsor's waterfront.UWindsor members of the Lifeline Windsor Project team stand beside an example of a new COMPASS station on Windsor's waterfront (left to right): Dr. Mohsan Beg, Counselling & Wellness Services; Mike Akpata, Special Constable Service; Katie Chauvin, Office of the Vice-President, People, Equity, & Inclusion. (SUBMITTED BY KATIE CHAUVIN/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle 

Content notice: This article discusses themes of suicide. 

The University of Windsor has joined a groundbreaking effort to support mental health and improve safety along the waterfront.

As a key partner in the new Lifeline Windsor Project, launched on Nov. 18, UWindsor is helping advance how the community supports people in moments of crisis.

UWindsor strengthens global ties with Jiangnan University agreement

UWindsor senior leaders visit Jiangnan University.A delegation of UWindsor senior leaders signed a strategic MOU with Jiangnan University during a recent visit to Wuxi, China. (SUBMITTED BY OFFICE OF ENROLMENT/University of Windsor)

Aligning with the University of Windsor’s commitment to expanding global partnerships, UWindsor and Jiangnan University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a delegation visit to Jiangnan University in Wuxi, China.

Jiangan and UWindsor share many established connections and the MOU signing represents a formal next step in institutional collaboration and friendship.

UWindsor hosts international workshop on Great Lakes revitalization

Raj Bejankiwar stands in the centre of the group to presentRaj Bejankiwar, physical scientist with the IJC’s Great Lakes Regional Office in Windsor addresses the group during the two day workshop held at UWindsor. (SUBMITTED BY ALLISON VOGLESONG ZEJNATI/IJC/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle 

In the heart of the Great Lakes, where the Detroit River connects millions across two countries, the University of Windsor hosted a first-of-its-kind workshop to strengthen cross-border stewardship of shared waterways.

The University partnered with the Detroit-Windsor United Nations Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) to welcome the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Great Lakes Water Quality Board for a two-day event held Nov. 20 and 21.

Rising Star sets sights on software engineering excellence

Portrait of Matthew MuscedereUWindsor computer science student Matthew Muscedere, Rising Star Award recipient, is set to return to Amazon as a Software Development Engineer after graduation. (SUBMITTED BY MATTHEW MUSCEDERE/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

Innovation and ambition have propelled University of Windsor computer science student Matthew Muscedere to new heights. 

From optimizing cloud systems at Amazon’s Toronto tech hub to engineering identity governance solutions at GreenShield, his journey reflects the power of experiential learning and determination. 

Muscedere, a Rising Star Award winner, shares how his experiences prepared him for a full-time role at Amazon and shaped his career ambitions.