February 18, 2026
Professor Buckner on CBC Ontario Today: Tuition hikes, OSAP changes: Does it help or hurt students?
Higher education policy researcher Elizabeth Buckner spoke with Ontario Today.
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February 17, 2026
Rewriting the record: OISE alum Afua Cooper on Black history in Canada
Dr. Afua Cooper is leading a national research and education project dedicated to making Black history accessible to the public. Here's why she says understanding Black history in Canada has never been more urgent.
February 13, 2026
In the News: Prof. Elizabeth Buckner discusses Ontario government higher education funding changes
CBC Radio spoke with Associate Professor Elizabeth Buckner for her reaction to the announcement by the Ontario government.
February 6, 2026
Dr. Julie Erickson: Why "winter hibernation" can take a toll on mental health
How can we prioritize mental health in the wintertime? OISE clinical psychologist Julie Erickson appears on Global News to talk about “winter hibernation” and its toll on mental health, especially in older adults — and how we can mitigate the risks.
February 5, 2026
Affirming Blackness in Academia: A lookback at the latest Black Education Symposium
For the second time, this summit brought together faculty, educators, students, and community members to centre, and reflect on, Black experiences and research.
February 4, 2026
Trust in next generation fuels family tutoring firm’s growth in the digital age
OISE friend Joanne Sallay left the banking industry to realize she had the same entrepreneurial spirit as her mother, who credits much of their family's tutoring business expansion to Joanne. That – and a willingness to make early bets on technology.
February 3, 2026
U of T Magazine: Learning to Think – or Learning to Prompt?
As AI reshapes what’s possible, 10 U of T students – including an OISE student – reflect on what university is for.
February 2, 2026
In the News: Prof. Ann Lopez visits Doha for education conference
Professor Ann Lopez joined a panel at the 39th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement to debate innovation and educational leadership.
January 30, 2026
The Opportunity that Changed Everything: Jennifer Sylvester
Almost 15 years ago, Jennifer Sylvester was a single mother working in social services when she was accepted into U of T’s Transitional Year Programme – a bridge to university for students who left school early. Now, the MEd graduate, who is of Anishinaabe descent, has returned to pursue her PhD in social justice education and teach university students who remind her of her younger self.
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.
January 15, 2026
Professor Emerita Shahrzad Mojab talks Iranian Canadian community in New Brunswick with CBC
A CBC report finds that Iranians in New Brunswick are showing support for loved ones they can't reach amid current protests in 2026.
January 15, 2026
OISE alumna, Professor JJ Wright, writes about hockey series Heated Rivalry
In an op-ed for The Conversation Canada, Heated Rivalry shows how queer joy can disrupt hockey’s culture of masculinity.