Odette School of Business

10/02/2026

A small act of giving can sometimes lead to something much bigger.

When Windsor-based Nuts4Dates donated two boxes of Date Bites to an MBA fundraising event supporting Hats on for Healthcare, it sparked a connection with Odette Dean Dr. Josianne Marsan.

That connection led UWindsor alumna Lena Bidawid (BA ’01) and her husband, Fadi, to establish a three-year, $6,000 bursary to support an Odette student who demonstrates kindness, empathy and a commitment to making a difference.

Sometimes, you never know where a little kindness will lead.

Read the full story: https://brnw.ch/21x67Ev

09/28/2026

It’s Alumni Week! 🎓

We’re celebrating alumni whose experiences at the Odette School of Business continue to shape the work they do today.

Meet Michael Ruffolo (BComm Honours ’13, MBA ’15), Head of Creator & Influencer Partnerships at Shopify.

During his time at UWindsor, Michael travelled across North America as a member of the Odette Debate Team. Beyond the competitions, the experience taught him how to collaborate, communicate under pressure and build toward a shared goal.

Today, Michael leads creator and influencer partnerships at Shopify, after building his own talent management and consulting business and helping launch Shopify’s creator program.

His advice to students and recent graduates? Don’t wait until you feel ready. Put yourself out there, reach out to the people you want to work with, and be willing to take the first step.

From the debate room to the creator economy, Michael’s story is a great example of how the experiences we have at Odette can stay with us long after we leave campus.

Read Michael’s full story: https://brnw.ch/21x61ze

08/10/2026

After years of dedicated service to the Odette School of Business, we are celebrating the retirement of our Manager of Finance and Administration, John Mihalo.

Throughout his career, John has been a trusted colleague, valued leader, and steady presence within our community. His commitment and behind-the-scenes contributions have helped shape the success of Odette and support generations of students, faculty, and staff. While his impact will be felt for years to come, his daily presence will be greatly missed.

On behalf of the entire Odette community, thank you, John, for your dedication, leadership, and lasting contributions. We wish you a happy and well-deserved retirement filled with new adventures and opportunities.

Congratulations on your retirement, John! 🎉

07/08/2026

We're proud to share that the Odette School of Business has been recognized as a Level 4 "Transforming" business school in the 2026 Positive Impact Rating (PIR).

The PIR is a global, student-led assessment that measures how effectively business schools prepare graduates to become responsible leaders while contributing positively to society. This year, nearly 20,000 students from 87 business schools across 32 countries participated.

Moving from Level 3 to Level 4 reflects our students' growing confidence in Odette's commitment to sustainability, ethical leadership, and positive societal impact. It recognizes that these values are embedded across our teaching, governance, research, and engagement with the broader community.

Thank you to our students for making your voices heard and to our faculty, staff, alumni, and partners for helping advance our shared vision of business education that creates meaningful change.

Rise. Connect. Create!

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x3YGj

06/25/2026

Awesome to see one of our MBA students featured on a billboard in the city! 👏

Congratulations, Ladie - we're proud to see Odette students making an impact both on campus and in the community.

Yes, our billboards feature real students, and real achievements. 🎓✨

Congratulations to Ladie Dienye-Isaac, Class of 2026 MBA, who secured her role as Director of Finance at Assumption University after graduating.

06/10/2026

We love a POV moment! 😎🎓✨

06/08/2026

Transitioning into a new chapter 🎓✨

We love a trend! Congrats Vivian! 🤩

06/05/2026

See you next year... or not. 🎓😉

06/04/2026

Moments featuring our MBA, MBA-PAS, and MM graduates at Convocation 2026! 🎓✨

06/04/2026

Odette Class of 2026… signing out 🎓✨

From late nights to big dreams - you made i!

Here’s to the memories, the friendships, and everything ahead.