Graduate Students

Samantha Scholes: Oral Defence ECP

morgan.marden@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:38:15 +0000

Prof. Armando Bertone from The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, is proud to announce that Samantha Scholes, a doctoral candidate in School & Applied Child Psychology, will be defending the

Lisa-Marie Giorgio: Oral Defence ECP

morgan.marden@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:04 +0000

Prof. Armando Bertone from The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, is proud to announce that Lisa-Marie Giorgio, a doctoral candidate in School & Applied Child Psychology, will be defending t

Anthony Sciola: Oral Defence ECP

morgan.marden@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:31:54 +0000

Prof. Victoria Talwar from The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, is proud to announce that Anthony Sciola, a doctoral candidate in School & Applied Child Psychology, will be defending their

Heather Pearson: Oral Defence ECP

morgan.marden@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:25 +0000

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Sara Scardera: Oral Defence ECP

morgan.marden@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:27:04 +0000

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Sports Psychologist Prof. Gordon Bloom Comments about Habs and Leafs in the Media

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:52:53 +0000

With the NHL playoff season in full swing, Prof. Gordon Bloom, Director of the 91˿��Ƶ Sport Psychology Laboratory and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been very much in demand in the media. Recent coverage featured Prof. Bloom commenting on two of our Canadian teams, the Montreal Canadiens ("Habs") and the Toronto Maple Leafs. See the recent coverage below:

91˿��Ƶ honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:09:09 +0000

“While we’ve always taken care to recognize and celebrate our Indigenous graduates, for the past few years, we did it from a distance,” said Celeste Pedri-Spade, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives), addressing attendees at the 2026 Scarf Ceremony. “Being together again in this space carries a different kind of meaning.”

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 91˿��Ƶ professors as Distinguished James 91˿��Ƶ Professors, James 91˿��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 91˿��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.

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 91˿��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 91˿��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 91˿��Ƶ Reporter, Ryan said support from family, professors and peers shaped both his academic and personal growth.