September 3, 2026
OISE unveils transformed 5th floor community spaces after long renovation
The OISE Roof Community Garden & IEN Social and Cultural Practice Space is officially opening to the community this fall.
News & Stories: Alumni and Friends
April 16, 2026
What Ontarians need to know about the ‘student achievement’ reforms announced earlier this year that will run school boards like businesses
Three OISE scholars discuss what Ontarians need to know about the ‘student achievement’ reforms announced earlier this year that will run school boards like businesses. Read more by alumni Drs. Sachin Maharaj, Vidya Shah and faculty member Beyhan Farhadi in The Conversation Canada.
August 24, 2026
PHOTOS: Surprise! Retiring educator, Jane Witte, honoured with endowed OISE scholarship
Photos from the August 2026 retirement party where OISE announced The Jane Witte Scholarship – surprising her and its attendees.
August 24, 2026
Surprise Jane Witte scholarship to provide OISE doctoral students with the boost to deliver on their education
Through a generous $250,000 endowed gift, OISE has established of The Jane Witte Scholarship at the University of Toronto – in honour of the long-serving educator.
September 8, 2026
A journey to remember: a long time staffer and OISE citizen, Denise Makovac, retires after 33 years
Long-standing staffer Denise (Danica) Makovac is retiring after a 33-year long career at OISE and the University of Toronto.
August 10, 2026
IN THE NEWS: Alum, Assistant Professor Ahmed Ilmi talks about the increase in youth recruitment into organized crime
Ahmed Ilmi, once a Provost's Postdoctoral Fellow with OISE, talks about the increase in youth recruitment into organized crime.
August 6, 2026
IN THE NEWS: Is 16 the right age for social media? (Paywalled)
OISE alum Dr. Jillian Roberts writes op-ed on Canada’s proposed restrictions on social media for children under the age of 16 for the Globe and Mail.
August 6, 2026
OISE alumna Dr. Sonia Mastrangelo’s long lasting work in disability education
Dr. Mastrangelo's fascination with how brains and minds function led to her long-time appointment with Lakehead University's education faculty.
July 23, 2026
‘Exemplary contributions’: How the 2026 Leaders and Legends Award winners are achieving astounding feats in education
Six exceptional alumni were bestowed honours as part of the 2026 Leaders & Legends Awards program.
July 21, 2026
'The Unleader': Dr. Vidya Shah’s road from OISE doctoral student to new OISE faculty
The two-time OISE graduate now serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education.
July 13, 2026
Scholar, critic, consultant: Dr. Neil Price on building Black community in Higher Education
New grad Neil Price is a scholar, art critic, and a nonprofit consultant focused on Black life.
July 10, 2026
IN THE NEWS: OISE alumna Martha MacLeod named Member of the Order of Canada
Dr. MacLeod (MEd 1975) was named a Member for her contributions to rural nursing and health care.