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Awards & Recognition

Student leadership shines as 91ÑÇÉ« U presents Tiffin Awards

From launching mentorship programs to creating inclusive spaces and tackling food insecurity, 12 91ÑÇÉ« students are being recognized with the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award for leadership that contributes to the growth, development and vitality of the University. Lee’s passion for health sciences is apparent through her leadership in the field. As president […]

91ÑÇÉ« students recognized for maternal and child health research

Four undergraduate and six graduate students have been awarded the Lillian Meighen Wright Scholarship, recognizing academic excellence, leadership and growing contributions to maternal and child health research. The scholarship is awarded to Faculty of Health students who demonstrate excellence in interdisciplinary education and research in the field of maternal and child health. The 2026 recipients […]

Three PhD students pursue funded research in Germany

91ÑÇÉ« graduate students Martin Barakov, Massimiliano Muci and Sepideh HajiHosseinKhani may have different focus points for their studies, but they will all pursue research in Germany this year as recipients of an academic exchange grant. DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service, is the world's largest funding organization for international academic exchange. Through its Research […]

Master’s student strengthens AI innovation through internship

A master's student, Caleb Morgan, at 91ÑÇÉ«'s Lassonde School of Engineering is heading to Tokyo this month, where he will help researchers sharpen how AI technology reads and uses data. Morgan is the second 91ÑÇÉ« student accepted into the competitive international research internship at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan. The program offers graduate […]

MSc Graduate Amaar Hussein Receives National Chemistry Award

Amaar Hussein, a recent MSc graduate, received a national chemistry award for outstanding achievement and potential in research by a graduate student. The CCUCC Chemistry Master of Science Award is intended to recognize outstanding achievement and potential in research by a graduate student who has fulfilled all of the requirements for an MSc degree for […]

91ÑÇÉ« earns Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognition for third year

For the third consecutive year, 91ÑÇÉ« has been recognized by a leading national agency as one of Canada’s top organizations committed to advancing social justice, decolonizing, equity, diversity and inclusion (DEDI) across its campuses. The annual Canada’s Best Diversity Employers list is part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project and evaluates workplace diversity […]

Order of Ontario honours 91ÑÇÉ« U-affiliated community members

Three members of the 91ÑÇÉ« community are among 30 individuals appointed to the Order of Ontario on Feb. 17 by Edith Dumont, lieutenant-governor of Ontario. Appointments recognize innovators and leaders from diverse fields whose work has played a role in building a stronger province, country and world. This year’s appointees join 15 91ÑÇÉ« community […]

AMPD Music alumnus wins Grammy Award

91ÑÇÉ« alumnus Justin Gray (MA ’14) of School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design,has won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album for his project IMMERSED. The album was recognized for its innovative use of immersive sound and its collaborative scope, bringing together 38 artists from around the world, including several 91ÑÇÉ« faculty […]

91ÑÇÉ« professor honoured for advancing children’s mental health

Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada (SMSK) – a prominent charity […]

Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students who go above and beyond in contributing to the growth, development and vitality of 91ÑÇÉ«. Established in 2012, the award is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as 91ÑÇɫ’s vice-president of students for nine years. Through his strong leadership, dedication and integrity, Tiffin transformed […]