The Spy Among Us
In Kerry Clare’s first novel, Mitzi Bytes, a blogger has a secret online presence – but someone is threatening to expose her
Stories tagged ‘2000s alumni’
Be the Change
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
Can Science Help You Find a Soulmate?
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
Divine Comedy
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches
“Instagram for Doctors” Helps Physicians Solve Medical Puzzlers
A smartphone app co-created by a U of T alum allows health professionals to share images of unusual cases
The English of a Millennium Ago
Now at “H,” the Dictionary of Old English aims to define every word from the language’s earliest days
Making Money Out of Thin Air
U of T startup Exact Media finds a way to turn excess space into a business
Of Hearth and Home – and Health
A simple U of T innovation could help prevent burns among millions of children in developing countries
Life and Death in an Addis Ababa ER
Dr. James Maskalyk describes a day in an emergency room in Ethiopia
Just My Type
For indie bookstore owners, Joanne Saul and Samara Walbohm, connecting readers with great books is a dream job. Hanging with author Michael Ondaatje isn’t bad either
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
An Uncomfortable Truth
U of T grad Shawn Ahmed has felt firsthand how religious beliefs can lead to discrimination
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
