The Cross-Border Institute at the University of Windsor

02/09/2022

https://www.ledevoir.com/societe/671502/la-fermeture-du-pont-ambassador-est-lourde-de-consequences

L’axe routier à Windsor est un lien économique névralgique entre le Canada et les États-Unis.

02/09/2022

CBI Director, Dr. Bill Anderson, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the possible economic impact of cross-border trade due to the anti-mandate protest at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor

Bill Anderson, director of Cross-Border Institute, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the possible economic impact of cross-border trade due to the anti-mandate protest at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario.

12/07/2021

The Cross-Border Institute is pleased to welcome Mr. Virgil Parker to the University of Windsor, Cross-Border Institute, for the duration of his The Fulbright Program Scholarship as Visiting Scholar.

While on scholarship, Virgil will work with CBI Director, Dr. Bill Anderson, on research to examine factors that constrain the participation of firms owned by minorities and women in Canada-US Trade.

“Virgil Parker has emerged at a young age as prominent voice for diverse and inclusive economic development. His visit will provide an opportunity for mutual learning as he researches an issue that is vital to CBI’s mission.” Dr. Bill Anderson

Virgil Parker Bio:
Virgil Parker is a U.S. Fulbright Student, community advocate and Howard University graduate with a degree in Journalism and minor in Afro-American studies. Mr. Parker plans to commit his life to helping others by promoting social equity and supporting underserved communities.

Mr. Parker has moderated and participated in recent conversations about a variety of topics such as 'Improving Police-Community Relations', 'Increasing Philanthropic Impact for Communities and Institutions of Color' and The United Nations' 8th Sustainable Development Goal: Decent Work and Economic Growth. His work has been included in publications such as Forbes and Diverse Issues In Higher Education. Virgil served as the Master of Ceremony for the 50th Anniversary Gala for the Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications. He credits his passion for servant leadership to being inspired by the legacy of places like Howard University and other Minority-Serving Institutions.

His Fulbright research has awarded him $20,000 to learn how to strengthen woman-owned and minority-owned companies in the U.S., as they trade with Canada. Additionally, he intends to encourage corporate social responsibility in both nations.

09/23/2021

08/20/2021

Thank you University of Windsor Continuing Education for partnering with CBI to offer the International Trade and Border Management Program. For more info visit http://continue.uwindsor.ca/486/international-trade-and-border-management-certificate

https://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2021-08-19/international-trade-and-border-management-program-making-fall-return-continuing-education

Continuing Education’s program in International Trade and Border Management builds knowledge of cross-border issues necessary to business. International Trade and Border Management Program making fall return to Continuing Education Aug 20th, 2021 Delivered in partnership with the Cross-Border Inst...

08/18/2021

The project may be expanded to the Gordie Howe International Bridge as well when it opens

08/17/2021

08/12/2021

https://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2021-08-11/patterns-cross-border-traffic-subject-study

This latest project will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to measure and predict traffic patterns, improving the efficiency of border crossings. Data from cameras and sensors near the bridge will be transferred wirelessly in real time to servers at the institute for analysis by a team of researchers from a variety of disciplines.

Researchers at UWindsor’s Cross-Border Institute are upgrading cameras and sensors on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge as part of a $206,000 project to better predict border traffic. Patterns of cross-border traffic subject of study Aug 12th, 2021 Researchers at the University of Windsor...

07/06/2021

University of Windsor CBI Associate Director, Dr. Hanna Maoh, is working with Dr. Rupp Carriveau, of the Environmental Energy Institute and a number of graduate students to determine the impact of long-haul electric vehicles (LHEV) on Ontario’s electric grid

Nature Fresh Farms has joined the University of Windsor for its $160,000 long-haul transportation project aimed at developing new sustainable and energy efficient shipping options.

01/29/2021

“Our study is focused on the permanent economic benefits that will arise due to improved cross-border transportation services that the new bridge will provide once it’s open,” said Bill Anderson, director of the Cross-Border Institute in a media release.

Windsor and Detroit could see significant economic benefits from a logistical collaboration centred around the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, according…

01/28/2021

Windsor and Detroit should establish a transportation, distribution, and logistics cluster to best reap the economic benefits of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, says a new study out of the The Cross-Border Institute at the University of Windsor

/CNW/ - Windsor and Detroit should establish a transportation, distribution, and logistics cluster to best reap the economic benefits of the new Gordie Howe...