News Releases

Three students smile while walking and talking outside of the University of Windsor's Toldo Lancer Centre.
A man is distracted by his phone while driving in this file photo.
Feb 22nd, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The Windsor Police Service is teaming up with a researcher at the University of Windsor to study distracted driving in school zones and other elevated-risk areas of the city.

Francesco Biondi, a renowned expert in how drivers behave behind the wheel, will be leading the study together with Barry Horrobin, director of planning and physical resources at Windsor police.

Nursing students and faculty are pictured in this file photo.
Jan 18th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Nursing, in collaboration with Continuing Education and with the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner consortium, is launching a groundbreaking certification program that will allow registered nurses to prescribe certain medications.

Students sit outside the University of Windsor's Centre for Engineering Innovation
Dec 21st, 2023

WINDSOR, Ont. — In a groundbreaking commitment to sustainability, the University of Windsor approved its Carbon Neutral Masterplan — a transformative roadmap signifying a pivotal moment in the institution’s sustainability journey.

The masterplan sets forth two ambitious goals.

A 45 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to the 2019 baseline and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets underscore the university's leadership in environmental sustainability and its dedication to combating climate change.

Shetina M. Jones
Jan 9th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to advancing student affairs on a global scale, the University of Windsor’s Shetina M. Jones has been appointed to The American College Personnel Association's (ACPA) esteemed Leadership Council.

Dr. Jones, who assumed her role as Associate Vice-President of Student Experience at UWindsor in May, was recently elected to the position of Vice-President Equity and Inclusion at the ACPA.

Students sit on the lawn outside of Dillon Hall.
Dec 5th, 2023

WINDSOR, Ont. —  The University of Windsor has once again advanced in a prestigious global ranking, jumping more than 250 places to secure a spot among the world's top 400 sustainable institutions.

In its annual sustainability assessment released Monday, the QS World University Rankings positioned the University of Windsor at 382 out of 1,403 institutions globally. This significant jump from last year's 641-650 ranking reflects the University’s commitment to environmental responsibility, said President and Vice-Chancellor Rob Gordon.