Unseen Stories
The American perspective dominates our understanding of the Vietnam War. In her new book, Professor Thy Phu offers a glimpse from the other side
The American perspective dominates our understanding of the Vietnam War. In her new book, Professor Thy Phu offers a glimpse from the other side
By Megan Easton
Food bank use in Toronto is soaring. Can a U of T Scarborough lab help?
By Megan Easton
Prof. Kristen Bos investigates how pollution has affected – and continues to affect – Indigenous communities
By Megan Easton
For professor Fiona Rawle, compassionate teaching is the bedrock for student success
By Megan Easton
Social work research suggests three ways the activity boosts self-esteem
By Megan Easton
U of T students are collaborating with faculty on research that could improve the mental health of youth worldwide
By Megan Easton
These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T
By Gilbert Ndikubwayezu, Scott Anderson, Megan Easton, Rebecca Gao, Matthew DiMera and Cynthia Macdonald
U of T Mississauga psychology professor Keisuke Fukuda studies how the brain makes memories – and why it sometimes fails
By Megan Easton
How U of T is becoming more accessible to Alex Lu – and to thousands of other members of the university community with disabilities
By Megan Easton
Sometimes life’s pain can feel overwhelming. A new book shares stories of how people find hope in their darkest moments
By Megan Easton
Born visually impaired, Prof. Daniel Zingaro connects with students by sharing his own trials at school – and his triumphs
By Megan Easton
It could help us build a more equitable society, says alum John Mighton
By Megan Easton
A professor, his wife and the Group of Seven helped seal the deal
By Megan Easton
There is a steep personal cost to caregiving, from chronic stress to physical injury. How can we help those who minister to family and friends?
By Megan Easton
In 1976, a strange band of characters jostled their way up St. George Street with beat-up blackboards and battered chairs
By Megan Easton
Three suggestions for maintaining a healthy relationship with technology
By Megan Easton
As director of U of T’s First Nations House, Rodney Bobiwash fought for the rights of Indigenous people. He also embodied the Anishinaabe virtues of humility and approachability
By Megan Easton
A unique project provides support to women during pregnancy and after, with the aim of creating healthier families
By Megan Easton
Mental health services are now offered at more than 20 faculties and colleges
By Megan Easton
Judith Schurek fled the Hungarian Revolution and studied at U of T. Now, she supports scholarships for international students
By Megan Easton
A new home-sharing program is matching students with seniors to help them save on housing costs – and, just maybe, bond over Netflix
By Megan Easton
The wait-lists for publicly funded therapy are long. Kate Scowen devised a way for people to receive low-cost counselling sooner
By Megan Easton
Arij Elmi gained the courage to speak up against racist comments after studying self-defense. Now she teaches other women to do the same
By Megan Easton
Almost a century-and-a-half ago, a group of students played a sport that looked a lot like gridiron football
By Megan Easton
Varsity Blues swimmers competed against a team in Britain – but neither left their own country
By Megan Easton
The former artistic director of Hart House Theatre helped students tackle everything from Shakespeare to musicals
By Megan Easton
U of T alumni created #GoSponsorHer to advance women’s careers
By Megan Easton
A U of T library student delivers a high-tech talk
By Megan Easton
How do you foster greater self-worth and, in turn, help others? Nurture your inner foundation, says author and U of T alum Renu Persaud
By Megan Easton
The question of a Kurdish homeland was central to Prof. Amir Hassanpour’s life and career
By Megan Easton
Alumna Ellen Tang helps immigrants feel less alone by recalling other newcomers’ stories
By Megan Easton
Liona Boyd talks about her new memoir and album, her 5 million YouTube hits, and her pen pal, Prince Philip
By Megan Easton
The Syed siblings use their voices to build a stronger Canada
By Megan Easton
Varsity Blues’ Gabriela Stafford on her success as a track star
By Megan Easton
U of T grad Lucy Cullen has been named one of Canada’s top environmentalists for helping restaurants earn more – by throwing away less
By Megan Easton
Mallory and Jade Ryan are helping children – including those with special needs – experience the joy of dance
By Megan Easton
A young dreamer enjoys a test drive on U of T’s flight simulator
By Megan Easton
In 2015, this U of T alum was charged after giving water to a pig. It only pushed her animal-rights activism to a new level
By Megan Easton
A former refugee himself, Tarek Bin Yameen pays it forward: "I'm very mindful of how lucky I am to be here"
By Megan Easton
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
By Megan Easton
A small-screen adaptation of Alias Grace starring alumna Sarah Gadon will air this fall
By Megan Easton
A stroke or brain injury often robs patients of their ability to communicate thoughts and emotions. U of T alumna Aura Kagan found a way to help them converse again
By Megan Easton
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
By Megan Easton
This Hart House Library literary club is stress-free
By Megan Easton
Gilbert Perkins uses urban music to teach students about literature
By Megan Easton
A golden borscht soup helped alumna Mary Berg win the title of MasterChef Canada. She now serves up her recipes on CTV’s “Your Morning” show
By Megan Easton
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
By Megan Easton
Professor Randol Contreras spends time with the Maravilla in Los Angeles
By Megan Easton
Margaret Froh is the first woman to lead the Métis Nation of Ontario
By Megan Easton
A residential schools assignment led student Lisa Boivin to take up digital painting
By Megan Easton
One billion kids experience violence worldwide each year. Susan Bissell has devoted her life to ending the abuse
By Megan Easton
There is a window open now – but it won’t stay open forever, says James Bird, an indigenous student at U of T
By Megan Easton
As New York actor Ben Mehl deals with vision loss, he finds brightness amongst the shadows
By Megan Easton
Rocket scientist Natalie Panek designs technology bound for Mars
By Megan Easton
Shawn Ahmed’s Uncultured Project reinvents charity for the digital age
By Megan Easton
Beautiful portraits of U of T grads are part of Cosmopolis -- a unique project to celebrate diversity in Toronto
By Megan Easton
Tilda Shalof's books unmask the high-pressure world of nursing
By Megan Easton
A.F. Moritz takes home the Griffin Prize for The Sentinel
By Megan Easton
Recently, students travelled across Ontario to learn about the province’s First Nations
By Megan Easton
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