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Karen Metcalfe, Blake and Mckenna Lumley in the CORe atrium at the University of Windsor.Karen Metcalfe, Blake and Mckenna Lumley in the CORe atrium at the University of Windsor.

Dramatic arts student and brain tumour survivor drives research support

May 28th, 2025

Fifteen years ago, everything changed for Mckenna Lumley. 

At just four years old, Lumley was diagnosed with a juvenile benign pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA), a rare childhood brain tumour. 

Her family started to notice something was off when she was in the bath and unable to move her head back. This limited mobility progressed into her screaming due to neck pain and vomiting. While doctors were convinced Lumley was suffering from a flu bug, her mother, WE-SPARK assistant director Karen Metcalfe, knew something more was going on. 

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Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Students are invited to attend one of two upcoming information sessions to learn more about the Rhodes Scholarship application process. Students are invited to attend one of two upcoming information sessions to learn more about the Rhodes Scholarship application process.

Learn about the Rhodes Scholarship at upcoming info sessions

May 28th, 2025

As applications open for the Rhodes Scholarship, students are invited to attend one of two upcoming information sessions to learn more about the process.

An English-language session will take place online on Monday, June 2, followed by a French-language session on Thursday, June 5, but at 1 p.m.

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Rhodes Scholarship
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Groups perform at the 2025 African Diaspora Youth Conference Groups perform at the 2025 African Diaspora Youth Conference

Building confidence, connection at African Diaspora Youth Conference

May 23rd, 2025

Grace Mitchell says helping plan the African Diaspora Youth Conference was the highlight of her university experience. And she got to do it two years in a row.  

The psychology undergraduate worked alongside nine other students to plan activities for potential future University of Windsor students. 

“Seeing the high school students enjoy the activities we planned for them, making new friends, and talking about their plans and goals for post-secondary makes me feel like I'm making a positive impact in their lives,” says Mitchell. 

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African Diaspora Youth Conference
Dr. Shijing Xu, Acting Associate Dean, Teacher Education, is Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in International and Intercultural reciprocal learning in education and Dr. Chenkai Chi, Postdoctoral fellow, Faculty of EducationDr. Shijing Xu, Acting Associate Dean, Teacher Education, is Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in International and Intercultural reciprocal learning in education and Dr. Chenkai Chi, Postdoctoral fellow, Faculty of Education

Honouring contributions and inspiring change at UWindsor through stories of Asian heritage

May 23rd, 2025

A research team from the Faculty of Education launched the project Celebrating Asian Heritage: Re-Membering and Re-Storing the “Hidden Pandemic” of Anti-Asian Racism to honour the lasting contributions of University of Windsor faculty members of Asian descent.

Student cycling along the Detroit River in Windsor, Ont. The University of Windsor’s Centre for Cities is partnering with the Share the Road Cycling Coalition to bring two free events on Tuesday, May 27, as part of the Ontario Bike Summit.

Centre for Cities and Share the Road bring free community events for Ontario Bike Summit

May 23rd, 2025

What would it take to make Windsor a more cycling-friendly city?

The University of Windsor’s Centre for Cities is partnering with the Share the Road Cycling Coalition to bring two free events exploring that question to Windsor on Tuesday, May 27, as part of the Ontario Bike Summit.

The Ontario Bike Summit is organized annually by the coalition, Ontario’s cycling policy and advocacy organization.

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Ontario Bike Summit
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Director of advancement and alumni, Kelly Gosselin and executive director of BANA Luciana Rosu-SiezaDirector of advancement and alumni, Kelly Gosselin and executive director of BANA Luciana Rosu-Sieza. (Courtesy: Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association)

UWindsor alumni shine at Business Excellence Awards

May 21st, 2025

UWindsor alumni dominated the 2025 Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards on May 15.

Five of the business leaders who took home pivotal awards at the event are UWindsor graduates.

“The Business Excellence Awards celebrate the very best of our local business community,” said Tal Czudner, chair of the board and UWindsor alum. “Time and again, Windsor-Essex businesses have proven their strength and resilience, especially in challenging economic times. We grow stronger together.”

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The University of Windsor and the Municipality of Lakeshore have signed a new partnership to drive innovation, support housing development, and expand opportunities for students, businesses and the wider community. Tracey Bailey, mayor of Lakeshore, and Robert Gordon, UWindsor president and vice-chancellor, sign MOU in Lakeshore, Ont. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

UWindsor and Lakeshore sign partnership to drive innovation and community development

May 21st, 2025

The University of Windsor and the Municipality of Lakeshore have signed a new partnership to drive innovation, support housing development, and expand opportunities for students, businesses and the wider community. 

The agreement, signed Tuesday at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, sets out a five-year framework for research collaboration, experiential learning and community engagement. 

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University of Windsor
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Applications now open for 2026 MEXT Research Student Scholarship

May 16th, 2025

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan is now accepting applications for the 2026 MEXT Research Student Scholarship. 

The undergraduate scholarship is currently accepting applications until May 30, 2025. Opportunities for university graduates interested in research in Japan are available through May 23, 2025.  

This prestigious scholarship provides funding for full tuition fees, a monthly allowance, and roundtrip travel between Japan and Canada.  

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Play for a Cure Pro-Am Hockey Tournament raised over $418,000 for local cancer research, of which WE-SPARK Health Institute received $230,000Play for a Cure Pro-Am Hockey Tournament raised over $418,000 for local cancer research, of which WE-SPARK Health Institute received $230,000

Charity hockey tournament raises $230K for local cancer research

May 16th, 2025

Funds raised at a charity hockey event will in part go straight to WE-SPARK Health Institute to support cancer researchers at the University of Windsor and across Windsor-Essex.

This year’s Play for a Cure Pro-Am Hockey Tournament raised over $418,000 for local cancer research, of which WE-SPARK Health Institute received $230,000 to support the following three new cancer research grants:

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Play for a Cure
Cancer research