Honour Roll — Spring 2025
30 April 2025
ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject have been announced and the Faculty of Education has ranked 78th in the world and fourth among Canadian faculties of education!
Congratulations to Dr. Kwesi Yaro, recipient of the 2024 Faculty of Education Undergraduate Teaching Award!
The Faculty of Education Teaching Award Committee is thrilled to announce that Dr. Kwesi Yaro has been awarded the 2024 Faculty of Education Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Dr. Yaro demonstrates exceptional commitment to teaching excellence, deeply rooted in his identity as a Black African immigrant educator from Ghana. His approach effectively integrates the ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥’s Indigenous strategic plan Braiding Past, Present and Future and institutional commitments to equity, diversity and inclusivity. Dr. Yaro’s teaching is characterized by a "pedagogy of care and strong relationship building," inspired by African Indigenous worldviews like "Ubuntu," ensuring all students feel a sense of belonging. His innovative use of inquiry strategies tailored to student needs fosters critical thinking and cultural understanding, exemplified by his incorporation of Indigenous ways of knowing into mathematics education, such as inviting guest speakers to discuss First Nations, Métis and Inuit traditional games.
Congratulations to English Language School instructor Dan Ripley on receiving a ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ Wellness Champion Award! Dan challenged students to set aside their phones and explore drawing as a way of improving their mental health during the winter term.
Congratulations to educational psychology professor George Georgiou and educational policy studies professor Rebecca Sockbeson, who have been selected to receive a King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal is awarded to residents who have made significant contributions to Canada, Alberta, their communities or fellow citizens.
Congratulations to educational psychology professor Taymy Caso, who has received two special citations from the American Psychological Association for their service to 2SLGBTQ+ communities and public policy advocacy work.
The association notes that Dr. Caso’s "sustained and impactful service to the APA has strengthened the organization’s mission and made significant contributions to the field."
Congratulations to education doctoral students Tojiniso Olimnazarova, Heather Gray Lamm and Mehdi Purmohammad, who have received Graduate Excellence Scholarships to support their research.
The Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of students pursuing graduate studies in Alberta. It was established to attract the best and the brightest students, including international students, to study in Alberta.
Congratulations to MLIS student Colton Whelpton on receiving the Saskatchewan Library Association's (SLA) Indigenous MLIS Student Award for 2025!
Congratulations to MLIS student Sadie Anderson on receiving the Price McIntosh Bursary from Library and Archives Canada! The bursary encourages students who are Black, Indigenous or People of colour to pursue studies in libraries and archival studies.
Sadie is a part-time MLIS student and an Indigenous archivist at the University of Saskatchewan. "I think it's wonderful that archives are starting to look at their holdings through different lenses and work with different communities to make sure they are safe for all to use," Anderson said.
Congratulations to Ariane Montesinos Maclean on receiving a ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ for her work as Clinical Services Administrative Coordinator! The peer-nominated award is given to support staff whose high level of performance, pride in their role, contributions to a safe and healthy work environment, and continual quest for excellence demonstrate an energetic commitment to the success of the ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥.