January 6, 2026
Two faculty named recipients of 2025 Connaught New Researcher Award
Dr. Shozab Raza and Dr. Ellen Gutowski are among 50 named recipients to annual U of T award.
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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 20, 2025
This international student and this retiree became roommates through a home-share program. Now they’re inseparable
For doctoral student Christine and her roommate Bonnie, moving in together was a way to survive the housing crisis. They become fast friends.
September 10, 2025
Review: Professor Devon Healey's Rainbow on Mars
'Rainbow on Mars' is a multidisciplinary work of theatre and ballet that calls on audiences to question the primacy of vision in our world.
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.
July 31, 2025
'Forging ahead': The 2025 OISE Leaders & Legends awards winners are bridging gaps in education
Through their creative efforts to improve education, this year’s six alumni winners – Justin Patrick, Maria Rogers, Shijing Xu, John Dias, Cindy Sinclair and Erin Finley – have been recognized for their excellence and leadership in teaching, research and advocacy.
July 15, 2025
OISE welcomes five new faculty in 2025
OISE welcomes five new faculty of talented researchers, educators and colleagues including Dr. Brendan Andrade, Dr. Lydia Cao, Angela Easby, Dr. Lore/tta LeMaster, and Dr. Vidya Shah.
May 2, 2025
Time for celebration: Honouring Indigenous graduates, award recipients as Convocation approaches
The IEN Indigenous Student Celebration and Award Ceremony celebrated graduates and students for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements and community involvement.
April 9, 2025
OISE doctoral students prepare to showcase their research on educational leadership, participatory youth research and climate education at AERA 2025
Each year, the AERA Annual Meeting brings together scholars worldwide to share the latest in education research. For OISE doctoral students Isabel Núñez and John Pierre Craig, it’s a valuable opportunity to engage with global scholars, receive feedback, and contribute to key discussions in their fields.
April 2, 2025
OISE Equity Symposium to stoke discussion about making an impact beyond the classroom
OISE's 3rd annual Equity Symposium will engage in the theme “Mobilizing Our Knowledge to Defend Justice Outside the Walls of University.”
January 31, 2025
Affirming spaces, going further: Black Education symposium places history front of mind
This highly attended event Black education symposium sought to discuss historical truths surrounding Black education in Canada – past, present and future.
November 27, 2024
Dr. Njoki Wane Receives Renaissance Award from AfroGlobal Television!
Dr. Njoki Wane Receives Renaissance Award from AfroGlobal Television!
