November 9, 2022
Hope in the face of adversity: Graduate Rabia Alsabaie reflects on her educational journey
I came alone but I’m now leaving with a bunch of sisters who took care of me - OISE graduate Rabia Alsabaie shares her story.
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November 7, 2022
From medical doctor to OISE graduate: Salma Siddiqui reflects on a whirlwind path to a Master of Education
After working as a medical doctor in India, and arriving to Canada in 2020 with her family, Dr. Salma Siddiqui has graduated from OISE with a Master of Education.
November 7, 2022
Becoming ‘OISE-fied’: Learning Technologist Preeti Raman arrives at Convocation ready to advance how students solve problems
Arriving after working as a Computer Science Engineer, Preeti Raman has completed her second OISE degree, a PhD, and has an expanded vision and mission.
October 12, 2022
Two new creative collections highlight Disability Studies double book launch
On Oct. 12, two professors in OISE's department of Social Justice Education are hosting a double book launch to celebrate the release of two unique books.
June 21, 2022
OISE-based Deepening Knowledge Project unveils new Digitally Immersive Land-Centred Space
A digitally immersive learning environment, a resources website and new Indigenous focused computer lab were revealed by a team led by Dr. Sandra Styres.
June 15, 2022
Ceremony in the academy: Indigenous elder-in-residence, doctoral graduate reflects on their educational journey
Dr. Jacque/line Lavallee, 79, earned her Doctorate of Education this spring. Dr. Lavallee is OISE's elder-in-residence.
June 3, 2022
Three OISE faculty recognized in latest Canada Research Chair appointments
Professors Chloe Hamza, Elizabeth Buckner and Eve Tuck are among 20 new and renewed appointments for Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at the University of Toronto.
October 20, 2021
Handling the heat: Brampton fire chief Bill Boyes on juggling doctoral studies with leading the brigade
Bill Boyes, fire chief for the City of Brampton and OISE doctoral student, has been awarded Fire Chief of the Year by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) and the Fire Underwriters Survey of Canada.
June 23, 2021
Embodying adaptability: Athena Tassis on graduating, education technology, and the next steps in her teaching journey
Master of Teaching graduate Athena Tassis is using technology to enrich her teaching, creating projects like a virtual museum for social issues while fostering a strong commitment to transforming education.
February 3, 2021
‘It’s who I am’: Meet educator, storyteller and doctoral student Osholene Oshobugie
OISE doctoral student Osholene Oshobugie uses education as a tool to combat systemic racism and build resilience among young people of African descent.
July 10, 2020
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, OISE student made more than 1,000 masks
Fernanda Yanchapaxi lost family members due to COVID-19 or in the pandemic. To grieve and to help others in some way, she started making non-medical masks.
June 1, 2020
OISE grad – and mother of three – Mariam Abeid knows the value of an education: 'I had to fight for it'
Mariam Abeid spent much of her life seeking an education only to encounter one obstacle after another. Now, the mother of three is set to become an educator herself.