Alumni
More Than a Pipe Dream
Ryan Janzen is developing a new kind of transportation that could revolutionize intercity travel – and he wants to be the first to ride it
2000s alumni
Alumni
A View to Making Toronto Stronger
Kofi Hope wants to add new voices to the conversation about city-building
Health
Could This Palm-Sized Cube Replace an Entire Lab?
Spartan Bioscience, founded by three alumni, aims to make DNA testing more accessible
Opinion
A Prisoner No More
My eating disorder felt like a life sentence. Now recovered, I help other people overcome theirs
Alumni
Enter the Dragon
Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
Alumni
A New Generation Seeks to “Ban the Bomb”
Two U of T grads are taking part in UN treaty talks to outlaw atomic weapons. But not everyone’s on board
Alumni
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
Culture & Society
Music to the Ears
Margaret Lam’s company aims to reduce ticket prices for concertgoers
Alumni
Be the Change
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
Alumni
Allies in Her Corner
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
Alumni
Can Science Help You Find a Soulmate?
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
Alumni
Divine Comedy
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches
Technology
“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
Business
Making Money Out of Thin Air
U of T startup Exact Media finds a way to turn excess space into a business
Health
Of Hearth and Home – and Health
A simple U of T innovation could help prevent burns among millions of children in the Global South
Alumni
Without a Trace
Rebecca Rosenblum's new novel highlights how a victim’s voice gets lost in tragedy
Alumni
The Sweet Sound of Inspiration
An encounter with one of opera’s greats helped this alum succeed
Culture & Society
Exploring Northern Communities
U of T alumni connect with First Nations people in northern Ontario
Opinion
Life and Death in an Addis Ababa ER
Dr. James Maskalyk describes a day in an emergency room in Ethiopia
Cool Jobs
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
Alumni
A Tale of Two Rodeo Stars
Brendan Bowles explores the nature of friendship in his award-winning story
Alumni
Build It and They Will Come
A whole house made out of toy bricks? Kids of all ages love this anthropology grad’s designs
Opinion
An Uncomfortable Truth
Shawn Ahmed has felt firsthand how religious beliefs can lead to discrimination
Cool Jobs
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
Culture & Society
What Makes a Good Mother?
Catherine Connors writes poignantly – and humorously – about the joys and perils of parenting
Culture & Society
In the Pink
Anabela Piersol showcases independent clothing designers, as well as her own lovely creations
Opinion
Arriving in a Place Where Almost No One Looks Like You
Certain immigrant experiences – such as the tales of those in rural communities – are often overlooked in Canada
Science
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
Alumni
All the Light We Cannot See
As New York actor Ben Mehl deals with vision loss, he finds brightness amongst the shadows
Alumni
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)
Alumni
Waste Not, Want Not
Andrew White’s company not only cleans bio-gas, but also produces fertilizer
Alumni
The Magic and Tragedy of Street Art
Alumna Fathima Mohiuddin takes her art to where the people are
Alumni
From Homework to Teamwork
For Anil Persaud and Cynthia Jairam-Persaud, meeting as first-years meant growing up together
Opinion
Against Their Will
Being forced into marriage is an all-too-real nightmare for some Canadians
Alumni
Champion for Human Rights
Renu Mandhane will shape the province as Ontario’s newest Human Rights Commissioner
Culture & Society
Spoiled Rotten
A familiar problem in the West, food waste is quickly becoming a global issue
Alumni
Following Two Dreams
A unique scholarship enabled Meghan Moore to combine her passions for music and science
Alumni
Seoulmates
Exploring a new country linked video bloggers Simon and Martina Stawski to each other… and to the world
Opinion
Personal Best
A chronic condition doesn’t need to stop you from pushing yourself athletically
Our History
Memories of Gull Lake
Why learning to survey is an unforgettable experience for University of Toronto engineers
Technology
Bright Idea
A U of T grad's paper-thin lamp technology could revolutionize the lighting industry
Alumni
“I’m So Happy When I Write”
Continuing Studies program leads Sabrina Ramnanan to a publishing contract
Alumni
Making a Mobile Marketplace
Jacob Korenblum connects people in areas where web access isn’t easy
Alumni
UC’s Fireball Lit This Match
Travels together and adventures apart have created the perfect balance for Farrah Schwartz and Rob Manne
Alumni
Join the Science Party!
In her book Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll, Zoe Cormier explores the workings of our rowdiest pastimes
Alumni
Preventing a Mass Poisoning
Alumna Shahreen Reza hopes to roll out her coconut-husk pump filter across Bangladesh
