Faculty

Kristy Robinson and Bassam Khoury Appointed as New and Renewed William Dawson Scholars

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000

Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 ��VR��Ƶ professors as Distinguished James ��VR��Ƶ Professors, James ��VR��Ƶ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

New CRC, Rachel Langevin, Receives President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Three exceptional scholars at ��VR��Ƶ were awarded the 2026 President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers at convocation ceremonies held on May 28, May 29 and June 1. The annual prize recognizes early-career researchers who have distinguished themselves by their exceptional contributions to research. Faculty of Education's Prof. Rachel Langevin, was among the three winners.

��VR��Ƶ News Magazine Features Education Alumni

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000

In the Spring 2026 edition of ��VR��Ƶ News, seven Faculty of Education alumni were featured as social changemakers or award winners. Get to know these alumni through the excerpt below, or read the complete article on the ��VR��Ƶ News site.

B.A.(Ed) Internship Expo

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:38 +0000

Annual day of connecting, reflecting and networking with B.A.(Ed) students & interns, faculty and community partners.

Scenes From Convocation 2026

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:10:50 +0000

Did you miss the June 1st Convocation? You can watch the whole ceremony on ��VR��Ƶ's YouTube channel and also download the program booklet!

Watch Education's Spring 2026 Ceremony Read Education's Convocation Program

Announcing Education's 2026 Teaching Awards Recipients

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:19:21 +0000

The Faculty of Education is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of its annual Teaching Awards, to recognize excellence and commitment within Education’s academic staff:

The Award for Distinguished Teaching recipient is Dr. Emmanuel Tabi, who was presented a certificate at this morning’s Spring Convocation Ceremony. The Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching is being given to Dr. Emma Harden-Wolfson.

Three scholars receive President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:59:07 +0000

Professors Mette Bendixen, Rachel Langevin and Kai Wang recognized for research excellence and impact.

Claudio Bussandri will Inspire as Education's 2026 Honourary Doctorate

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Claudio Bussandri  will be conferred with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)  at the Faculty of Education Convocation Ceremony on June 1st.

Krista Muis Interviewed about Teaching Digital Literacy to Kids

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:17:04 +0000

Prof. Krista Muis’ digital literacy research helps children separate facts from fiction online by identifying credible information sources, using better search techniques, and improving cognitive skills. By collaborating closely with students and teachers, Muis’ research has the potential to inform curriculum reform and educator workshops across Canada, helping strengthen digital literacy skills among youth as young as nine. Listen to Dr.

Valedictorian Ryan Dvorak Featured in ��VR��Ƶ Reporter

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Meet Ryan Dvorak, Faculty of Education's valedictorian for this year's convocation. The Faculty's second valedictorian from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Ryan, who has earned his B.Sc. (Honours), will have a personal story to share with us and some words of wisdom the entire audience will be able to learn from. In an interview with the ��VR��Ƶ Reporter, Ryan said support from family, professors and peers shaped both his academic and personal growth.

Four FRQSC New Academics Grants Awarded in the Faculty of Education

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Four academics staff members in ��VR��Ƶ's Faculty of Education have been awarded Research Support for New Academics (NP) Grants from the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC). This three-year program supports early-career researchers in establishing innovative and impactful research initiatives in the social sciences and humanities.

The recipients and their funded projects are:

Application Deadline: Invention to Impact Training Program Fall 2026

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:26:48 +0000

Application Deadline: September 13, 2026, 11:59PM ET - Apply Here!

Caitlin Atkinson, PhD Student (KPE) Interview with D2R

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:30:03 +0000

Caitlin Atkinson, a PhD student in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) and a student of Prof. Benoit Gentil, is also a recipient of the D2R Master's and Doctoral Scholar Awards (2025).

��VR��Ƶ’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

��VR��Ƶ celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.

Catherine Bergeron: Oral Defence ECP

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:32:21 +0000

Prof.