Battling a Health Emergency
Heather Johnston helps combat AIDS in Malawi as president of Dignitas
Stories tagged ‘2000s alumni’
A Tale of Two Rodeo Stars
Brendan Bowles explores the nature of friendship in his award-winning story
Build It and They Will Come
A whole house made out of toy bricks? Kids of all ages love this anthropology grad’s designs
“As an Openly Gay Muslim, I’m Terrified of the Muslim Community”
U of T grad Shawn Ahmed condemned the Orlando shooting on social media and hoped his fellow Muslims would do likewise. Instead, many condemned him
Lawyer for the Public Interest
Renatta Austin wanted to help kids in trouble at school. To do so, she’s redefining how a law practice can work
What Makes a Good Mother?
Catherine Connors writes poignantly – and humorously – about the joys and perils of parenting
In the Pink
Anabela Piersol showcases independent clothing designers, as well as her own lovely creations
Arriving in a Place Where Almost No One Looks Like You
Certain immigrant experiences – such as the tales of those in rural communities – are overlooked in Canada, writes Sana Malik
Data in Search of Scientists
With the U.S. facing a shortage of data analysts, a company led by a U of T grad is looking to bridge the gap
All the Light We Cannot See
As New York actor Ben Mehl deals with vision loss, he finds brightness amongst the shadows
You Can Accomplish a Lot When You’re Enjoying Yourself
How a design contest became a defining U of T moment for architect Monica Adair (MArch 2005)
From Homework to Teamwork
For Anil Persaud and Cynthia Jairam-Persaud, meeting as first-years meant growing up together
Champion for Human Rights
Renu Mandhane will shape the province as Ontario’s newest Human Rights Commissioner
Following Two Dreams
A unique scholarship enabled Meghan Moore to combine her passions for music and science
Seoulmates
Exploring a new country linked video bloggers Simon and Martina Stawski to each other… and to the world
Memories of Gull Lake
Why learning to survey is an unforgettable experience for University of Toronto engineers
Letters to the Editor
Rankings overload, debating the use of fur in clothing and the pros and cons of fracking
“I’m So Happy When I Write”
Continuing Studies program leads Sabrina Ramnanan to a publishing contract
UC’s Fireball Lit This Match
Travels together and adventures apart have created the perfect balance for Farrah Schwartz and Rob Manne
Join the Science Party!
In her book Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll, Zoe Cormier explores the workings of our rowdiest pastimes
Preventing a Mass Poisoning
Alumna Shahreen Reza hopes to roll out her coconut-husk pump filter across Bangladesh
Religion, Prayer and The Amazing Race
Muslims Nabeela Barday and Shahla Kara stay true to their faith as they vie to win a race around the world
Canada’s Next Top Author
How a creative-writing program that admits just seven students a year is cultivating the country’s next generation of literary giants
Mona Gauthier Revealed Estrogen’s Role in Breast and Ovarian Cancers
U of T scientist helped discover key factor in risk for breast, ovarian cancers
How to Build a Sustainable City
Can Toronto cut emissions by 80 per cent? If it’s up to Nadine Ibrahim, yes
Singing It for Themselves
Erin Bardua and Maureen Batt founded an opera company that’s not highbrow or high-cost, but simply fun
Security in a Heartbeat
Tired of typing in passwords? A new device can identify you by your unique cardiac rhythm
Silver Screen Gangster
Derek Tsang plays criminals in movies, but directs films about love and family
Breaking Away
For most of us, 27,000 km would be an unbearably long flight. Ali Burke is cycling that far
Rent Anything!
Many of us have valuable stuff we rarely use. Now you can rent it out, thanks to a peer-to-peer platform from grad Martin Wong that works just like Airbnb
Dream Job
Cybill Lui worked for years on Wall Street, then followed her heart into the high-risk world of film production
