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July 15, 2024

Her work transcends borders, touches lives far and wide: A tribute to Professor Njoki Wane

A celebration was held to honour Professor Njoki Wane, who is retiring from her role as chair of the Department of Social Justice Education.

June 24, 2024

On the way to Paraguay: Alumni's Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award kicks off Technology and Pedagogy placement

David Dodick, an alum and former OISE adjunct faculty, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Six Black women are sitting on stage, talking and laughing with big smiles on their face

June 21, 2024

‘Come into the space and be uplifted’: Inside the Black/African Feminisms Conference at OISE

Organized by Professor Njoki Wane and her team of OISE graduate students, the Black/African Feminisms Conference brought together 200+ participants from around the globe to discuss issues vital to communities and people of African ancestry, particularly women.

June 7, 2024

Congratulations to APHD's Class of 2024!

Counselling Psychology School Psychology Grads, June 2024

June 7, 2024

Celebrating our first cohort of graduates from the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counselling Psychology, School Psychology field program this Spring!

Nan La, a tibetan student presenting as a man, is sitting in front varsity stadium at the University of Toronto

June 6, 2024

From the Himalayas to Academia: OISE grad crosses convocation stage with a fresh perspective on education and cultural identity

Nan La grew up in a small Tibetan village and saw education as his gateway to the world. Despite extensive schooling, he never felt fully satisfied—until he arrived at OISE.

Lu Wang, a young Chinese woman, is wearing glasses and a white blouse, and smiling at the camera.

June 5, 2024

#OISEGrad24: OISE international student transforms journalism background into educational policy impact

Lu Wang's transition from Beijing journalist to Ministry of Education policy analyst began with an eye-opening assignment in Thailand. On June 7, she graduates from OISE with a master's in educational leadership and policy.

June 3, 2024

‘A more fulsome sense of Canadian history’: OISE alumna Rosemary Sadlier receives U of T honorary degree

Rosemary Sadlier – a U of T alumna, author, historian, educator, and social justice advocate – is to receive a U of T honorary degree this spring.

June 3, 2024

Kang Lee recognized with 2024 Governor General’s Innovation Award

OISE Professor Kang Lee recognized with 2024 Governor General’s Innovation Award

May 31, 2024

Professor Rubén Gaztambide-Fernández appointed as Chair of the Department of Social Justice Education

Professor Rubén Gaztambide-Fernández has been appointed Chair of the Department Social Justice Education for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024.

May 27, 2024

OISE Leithwood Award winner shares humbling journey to understanding Indigenous language, literacy skills and practices

Dr. Lois Maplethorpe has been named the 2024 winner of the Leithwood Award for OISE Outstanding Thesis of the Year.

May 13, 2024

‘A powerful source of inspiration’: OISE alumni celebrated at African Scholars Awards

OISE alumni Drs. Cindy Sincliar and Ahmed Ilmi were each recently recognized with one of 17 awards, presented by the University of Toronto African Alumni Association during the seventh annual GOWN: African Scholars Awards. The initiative is founded and led by another alum, and current PhD candidate, Henry Ssasli.