January 12, 2026
OISE alumni recognized with the Order of Canada
Muzammal Nawaz and John Willinsky have been recognized with the Order of Canada in the latest round of appointments and promotions announced Dec. 31, 2025.
News & Stories: Alumni Portraits
November 3, 2025
OISE alum Dr. JJ Wright named Edmonton's Top 40 Under 40
'Combating hate and celebrating queer joy as resistance': OISE alumna Dr. JJ Wright has been named one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40. Dr. Wright, a scholar, advocate and graduate of the Department of Social Justice Education, is currently a professor at MacEwan University, teaching and researching in the areas of sociology and gender studies.
October 27, 2025
New OISE grad Dr. Tanitiã Munroe is entering a new era of leadership and service
Dr. Tanitiã Munroe, who completed her PhD in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education (LHAE), focuses on Black youth in education.
October 24, 2025
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva on CBC The Current: "Why are Canadian kids falling behind in math?"
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva appeared on the CBC show The Current to talk about STEM education – where we're going wrong, and how to to keep kids excited about STEM.
April 23, 2021
A friend-torship: How the power of friendship (and mutual names) created a lifelong connection
PART 4: A OISE Mentorship Program feature series from the 2020-2021 academic year. Christina Caleca and Kristina Leis.
February 25, 2021
'Emotionally involved': International student Dr. Salma Siddiqui reflects on deep bond with mentor Dr. Cindy Sinclair
PART 3: A OISE Mentorship Program feature series from the 2020-2021 academic year. Dr. Cindy Sinclair and Dr. Salma Siddiqui.
November 13, 2020
‘Lost in the beginning’: Billy Elliot production sparks connection OISE pair could have never expected
PART 2: A OISE Mentorship Program feature series from the 2020-2021 academic year. Wei Li and Dr. Barbara Soren.
October 14, 2020
'A friend we can always go to': OISE mentorship program brings lasting alumni, student trio together
PART 1: This series explores the strengths of the OISE Mentorship Program and how it has fostered relationships between many in the community.
October 18, 2019
Arbor Awards celebrate OISE’s outstanding volunteers
OISE's Mentorship Program pairs hundreds of students with an experienced alumni mentor who provides them guidance and support in finding success in their field.
October 6, 2025
OISE alumna, doctoral candidate team up to helm peer reviewed journal
Sarah Jones and Rebecca Schmor, longtime collaborators, have been appointed co-editors of J-BILD – a semi-annual open access, collaborative peer-review journal.
September 29, 2025
Things said on the bus: OISE alumna Mama Nii-Owoo’s research into the language of cities
OISE Alumna Mama Adobea Nii-Owoo's academic work focuses on Comparative and International Development Education.
August 27, 2025
The University of Toronto honours community champion, OISE alum Jean Augustine
The Honourable Jean Augustine – revered educator, politician, social activist and OISE alum – receives this year’s prestigious Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award. She has devoted her extraordinary career to expanding opportunity, advancing equity and sharing knowledge.