February 26, 2026
Student Research Spotlight - Merva Hutchinson
Merva Hutchinson is a PhD student in Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto.
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February 20, 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 18, 2026
Professor Buckner: Tuition hikes, OSAP changes: Does it help or hurt students?
Higher education policy researcher Elizabeth Buckner spoke with CBC Ontario Today.
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 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.
January 29, 2026
Student Research Spotlight - Margaret De Leon
I am a PhD student in Higher Education.
January 23, 2026
OISE Graduate Students Gather for the 4th Annual Nina Bascia Education Policy Symposium: Innovation in Education
The fourth Nina Bascia Education Policy Symposium (NBEPS), hosted by the Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education Departmental Student Association
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.
December 4, 2025
Professor Glen Jones weighs in on Ontario’s Bill 33
This report from University Affairs discusses a potential legal challenge by critics of Ontario’s Supporting Children and Students Act.
November 27, 2025
Heart work: Meet Eboni Morgan, OISE student and community connector
As OISE launched a hurricane relief drive, student Eboni Morgan and the Black Girl Magic Collective will help gather essential items through their community.
October 30, 2025
Student Research Spotlight - Samantha Clarizio
Samantha Clarizio (she/her) is a recent alumnus of the MA program in Higher Education from OISE’s Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education (LHAE).
