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February 26, 2026

Student Research Spotlight - Merva Hutchinson

Merva Hutchinson is a PhD student in Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) at the 91ֱ�� (OISE), University of Toronto.

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

Higher education policy researcher Elizabeth Buckner spoke with CBC Ontario Today.

February 13, 2026

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

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

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).

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