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.
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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.
July 14, 2026
In Memoriam: Mary Stager, Cherished Leader, Researcher and Friend
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of former colleague and longtime friend of OISE, Mary Stager. Mary was an integral member of the OISE community and worked for many years in the Dean's Office. She was well known for his deep commitment to the life of the Institute and upon her retirement, her dedication to OISE was recognized through the Mary Stager Graduate Student Award.
November 28, 2013
OISE Friend Rosanna Wong is Hong Kong's Advocate for Youth
Dame Rosanna Wong Yick-ming’s distinguished career as a top-level administrator in Hong Kong included positions on the island’s executive council, where she played a prominent role during Hong Kong’s handover to China in 1997.
March 6, 2026
PHOTOS: JICS at the Movies x The Making of a Japanese film screening and fundraiser
Our latest JICS at the Movies presented a screening of the acclaimed documentary "The Making of a Japanese," followed by an in-depth Q&A with the filmmaker.
January 21, 2026
Holding space, honouring work, offering support: How OISE supports our Black community members
As we reflect on and celebrate Black History Month, here is a resource for members who wanted to navigate Black History Month programming.
December 2, 2025
Professor Doug McDougall helps establish scholarship in support of mathematics educators
The new Professor Douglas McDougall Scholarship in Mathematics Education pledges to support the next generation of math educators.
October 22, 2025
Full circle: JICS students, faculty, enjoy one-of-kind centennial homecoming
On Oct. 18th, alumni, staff, friends, and community members will celebrate Centennial ICS Alumni Homecoming, marking the institute's centennial year.
August 19, 2025
'It brought our village together': JICS 100 Centennial Gala and Auction makes its mark
The monumental event brought together families, alumni and friends to the Museum of Contemporary Art to celebrate 100 years of innovation, education, and community at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Lab School.
August 19, 2025
Dr. Susan French’s gift transforms into unprecedented bursary investment in practitioner-based research
Before Dr. Susan French gave a substantial gift to OISE, she met a critical crossroad as a teenager in rural Nova Scotia. Dr. French chose a career in nursing and later, education.
January 20, 2025
Achieving, building, learning: Looking back at OISE's robust 2024
The journey that was 2024 at OISE was both rewarding and transformative, filled with challenges, accomplishments and growth.
October 17, 2024
Dr. Peter Liu donates substantial gift to take growing OISE Mentorship Program further
Dr. Peter Liu, a past Arbor Award winner, has donated a substantial gift to the OISE Mentorship Program, creating the OISE Mentorship Award.