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July 15, 2025

Dr. Linda Iwenofu, a clinical child psychologist and assistant professor in applied psychology and human development, shares why recognizing perseverance, growth and character in school awards can help all students feel seen and supported.

July 15, 2025

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�� welcomes five new faculty of talented researchers, educators and colleagues including Dr. Brendan Andrade, Dr. Lydia Cao, Angela Easby, Dr. Lore/tta LeMaster, and Dr. Vidya Shah.

July 2, 2025

Congratulations to APHD's Class of 2025

Congratulations goes out to over 200 Applied Psychology and Human Development new grads who crossed the Convocation stage this June. We caught up with some of our graduates for their final thoughts as they embark on life after grad school.

June 25, 2025

Appointment of Atkinson Charitable Foundation Chair in Early Child Development and Education

Professor Michal Perlman has been appointed to the Atkinson Charitable Foundation Chair in Early Child Development and Education.

June 23, 2025

Nanyu Luo is a doctoral student in the Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development.

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June 10, 2025

Dr. Ying Yao wins 2025 �� Leithwood award for her outstanding doctoral thesis on math anxiety

The Leithwood Award is presented to one recipient annually in recognition of exceptional, cutting-edge research.

May 21, 2025

Professor Becky Chen appointed as Associate Dean, Research, Partnership and Innovation

Professor Becky (Xi) Chen has been appointed �� Associate Dean, Research, Partnership and Innovation effective July 1, 2025, for a three-year term.

May 8, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Eunice Eunhee Jang on being named a Connaught Innovation Award recipient!

May 8, 2025

Teacher Appreciation Week 2025

In honour of Teacher Appreciation Week, we sat down with some of our Master of Arts Child Study & Education alumni and learned more about their careers as teachers, how they got there, why they chose the program.

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May 2, 2025

Time for celebration: Honouring Indigenous graduates, award recipients as Convocation approaches

The IEN Indigenous Student Celebration and Award Ceremony celebrated graduates and students for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements and community involvement.

April 24, 2025

Rodginie Dorcent

Master of Education (MEd) in Counselling Psychology (Global Mental Health field)
Expected year of graduation: 2026

April 24, 2025

Congratulations to APHD's Inlight Research Fellowship award recipients!

Three department of applied psychology and human development students are recipients of the University of Toronto Inlight Research Fellowships in support of mental health research.

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