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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.

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is proud to announce that Dr. Amal Madibbo, Associate Professor at ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½, has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Contribution Award by the Canadian Sociological Association (CSA).

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ 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.

Dr. Linda Iwenofu, a clinical child psychologist and assistant professor in applied psychology and human development, shares why recognizing perseverance, growth and character in school awards can help all students feel seen and supported.

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ wishes to congratulate Ashleigh Molloy who has received the Order of Canada — one of the country’s highest civilian honours. A global expert on developmental disabilities, the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ alum has dedicated his life to promoting inclusive education.

Nanyu Luo is a doctoral student in the Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development.

The Leithwood Award is presented to one recipient annually in recognition of exceptional, cutting-edge research.

Member of the Bear Clan of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, the PhD student is working to transform university teaching by integrating Indigenous perspectives.