Kristy Robinson and Bassam Khoury Appointed as New and Renewed William Dawson Scholars
Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 McGill professors as Distinguished James McGill Professors, James McGill Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.
New CRC, Rachel Langevin, Receives President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers
Three exceptional scholars at McGill University 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
Did you miss the June 1st Convocation? You can watch the whole ceremony on McGill'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
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.
Claudio Bussandri will Inspire as Education's 2026 Honourary Doctorate
Claudio Bussandri will be conferred with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.) at the Faculty of Education Convocation Ceremony on June 1st.
Valedictorian Ryan Dvorak Featured in McGill Reporter
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 McGill 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
Four academics staff members in McGill'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:
Caitlin Atkinson, PhD Student (KPE) Interview with D2R
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).
Krista Muis Interviewed about Teaching Digital Literacy to Kids
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.
McGill Journal of Education Awarded SSHRC Funding
Teresa Strong-Wilson (Professor, Department of Integrated Studies in Education) has received $155,478 in funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for the McGill Journal of Education. The competition, which runs every three to four years, supports a
Seeking Candidates for Tenure-Track Appointment in Human Development
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in Human Development (HD) Program at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Eastern Door Features Second Kahnawà:ke B.Ed. Cohort through OFNIE
The following is an excerpt of an article by Olivier Cadotte of the Eastern Door publication.
Second cohort coming for McGill partnership
This fall will mark the return of the four-year, 120-credit bachelor of education program, with classes being given right here in Kahnawake.
New Appointment for ECP's Prof. Marie-Hélène Pennestri
On March 20, 2026, it was announced that Professor Marie-Hélène Pennestri will be appointed as McGill's new Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Associate Provost (Graduate Education). The McGill University Board of Governors approved both appointments at its meeting on March 19, 2026 and her five-year term will begin on July 1, 2026.
Hiring: Tenure-Track Appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP)
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP) at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Sports Science International Partnership Between McGill and Stanford Universities
McGill Faculty of Education is proud to announce a new international partnership between the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) at McGill University and the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Stanford University. SASSI has now been formally integrated into this leading global network dedicated to advancing human performance research.
