News Releases

Three students smile while walking and talking outside of the University of Windsor's Toldo Lancer Centre.
A man looks at his phone while driving.
May 13th, 2025

WINDSOR, Ont. — A first-of-its-kind study for Windsor is shedding new light on the prevalence of distracted and aggressive driving in areas where vulnerable road users are most at risk.

Led by University of Windsor kinesiology professor Francesco Biondi in partnership with Windsor Police Service, the study examined driver behaviour in school zones and business improvement areas (BIAs) across the city using a mixed-method approach.

RAEON Citizen Science
Apr 30th, 2025

WINDSOR, Ont. — Armed with water sampling kits and scientific curiosity, citizen scientists can soon join forces with University of Windsor researchers to protect the Great Lakes through a bold new initiative led by the Real-time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network (RAEON).

Campus Aerial
Apr 23rd, 2025

The University of Windsor Board of Governors has approved the institution’s fiscal 2025/26 operating budget, a plan that reflects both the ongoing challenges in higher education and a commitment to long-term sustainability.

“The University is facing serious financial pressures, but we are navigating them with resolve, accountability, and a focus on reimagining the future,” said President Rob Gordon.

Faculty of Nursing
Apr 22nd, 2025

WINDSOR, Ont. — The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), which serves as the national accrediting body for nursing education in Canada, has granted the University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing the maximum seven-year accreditation for its new collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), honours, and registered practical nurse pathway to BScN programs introduced in 2019.

This maximum seven-year accreditation represents the highest possible term awarded to programs that surpass expectations. 

A student accepts his offer during the University of Windsor Spring Open House.
Mar 26th, 2025

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor is thrilled to welcome all Future Lancers and their families to join us at Spring Open House 2025 on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.