June 17, 2026
‘Your dreams can still come true’: A message to incoming students from a new graduate
A recent grad, Melanie Chiu, wrote a grad message to herself – and shared it with anyone who would care to listen.
News & Stories: Convocation
June 16, 2026
PHOTOS: Our second OISE Spring 2026 Convocation ceremony
Highlights from the second Convocation ceremony on June 11 – for those who earned Master of Teaching and Master of Arts in Child Study & Education degrees.
June 5, 2026
IN THE NEWS: Varsity Blues' Andrea Chiappetta's journey from student to leader
The graduate, a constant presence with the Varsity Blues staff, has now completed his second OISE degree – a Master of Teaching.
June 9, 2026
Congratulations to APHD's Class of 2026!
This June, 262 Applied Psychology and Human Development graduates crossed the Convocation stage and officially became OISE alumni. We are so proud of them and wish them all the best as they begin this exciting new chapter.
June 4, 2026
PHOTOS: Our first OISE Spring 2026 Convocation ceremony
Photo highlights from the first Convocation ceremony for OISE graduates on June 3 – for those who earned PhD, EdD, MA, MEd and the Certificate in Leadership in Higher Education.
June 1, 2026
Great things, coming off the rack: The inside story of the CTL Career Closet
The Career Closet provides Master of Teaching students with upcycled professional clothing for their practicums and professional networking opportunities.
May 28, 2026
Shaped by Migration, Driven by Purpose: Emilda Thavaratnam’s Journey from Sri Lanka to a PhD at OISE
Emilda Thavaratnam earns a PhD from OISE in June, inspired by family sacrifice and research on international students in Canada.
May 26, 2026
Leithwood Award: Dylan Johnson on mental health, pandemics, and his ‘methodological toolkit’
Dr. Dylan Johnson is a co-recipient of the Leithwood Award for Outstanding Thesis of the Year.
May 26, 2026
IN THE NEWS: Teaching grad makes history on U of T soccer pitch. Is a pro career next?
From U of T News, Hannah Chown, who captained the Varsity Blues women’s soccer team and is graduating with OISE in June, plans to go pro.
May 25, 2026
Leithwood Award: Dr. Sheena Bell, from the United Nations to Ghana’s education system
Dr. Sheena Bell is a co-recipient of the Leithwood Award for Outstanding Thesis of the Year.
March 26, 2026
Three higher education students bestowed 2026 U of T student leadership award
Doctoral candidates Eun Gi (Cathy) Kim and Ahmet Su, and Master of Education candidate Mandy Nelson were named winners for this academic term.
March 3, 2026
‘Grounded in Growth’: Master’s student Allison Green earns OISE Indigenous student scholarship
Green, the recipient of the 2025-26 OISE Indigenous Scholarship for Master's Students, will cross the Convocation stage later this spring.