The Dream Maker
Isaac Olowolafe Jr. donates $25,000 to help students in New College's African Studies program
Northern Light
Trips to the Arctic inspired scholarship for aboriginal students
The Dark Master
Caravaggio rebelled against dogma and received wisdom. Is that why we like him so much?
Urban Living
Architecture grads imagine new forms of city housing
Addicted to Love
The American Psychiatric Association is considering whether "hypersexual disorder" should be included in its next guide to mental illness
Looking East and West
Campus growth high on the agenda for Governing Council members
Birthright Lottery
Why should the accidental circumstances of birth confer almost unlimited opportunity to some and condemn others to a life of struggle?
The Vitamin D Crisis
Dark-skinned Canadians may face higher risk of disease due to vitamin D deficiency, doctor warns
Is Your City Happy?
People living on the east side of Toronto are more neurotic than those in the west, study of cities’ “personalities” finds
Genes and Politics
Do our genes influence whom we vote for or whether we vote? They can, says politics prof Peter Loewen
Road Thrill
Art profs create a sparkling underside to the Gardiner Expressway
Urban Jungle
Photojournalist Brent Lewin captures the plight of Thailand's city elephants
Africentric Schools
Professor George Dei says parents of black children have been concerned for 30 years that the Toronto school system is not serving their children. “It was time to try a new approach.”
Reaching Higher
The Gordon Cressy Awards recognize new graduates who have made outstanding contributions to U of T. For these past winners, helping others has become a way of life
Max Gluskin House
Renovation to the economics department wins second place in local people's choice architecture awards
What’s a CEO Worth?
Rotman dean Roger Martin says executive pay shouldn’t be tied to a company’s stock price, after all
Care for the Aged
Canada faces a shortage of geriatricians for a rapidly greying population, says Dr. Barry Goldlist
Philosopher’s Walk
Plans are underway to refurbish the Queen Alexandra Gateway at the walk's north end.
A Healing Spark
A tiny electrode implanted in the brain may help patients with Alzheimer’s disease, depression and other disorders
The D-Word
Q&A with Walid Hejazi, professor of business economics and international competitiveness at the Rotman School of Management.
An Animated History
Read about the creators of Superman, Betty Boop, Popeye and other animated characters at rarebit.org
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Business professor Ming Hu comes up with a new twist on a hard sell
The Finance Crisis and Rescue
What Went Wrong? Why? What Lessons Can Be Learned?
The Dalla Lanas Make Their Mark
$20-million gift to the U of T will help refurbish Canada's role as an innovator in public health
Towards 2030
Planning for U of T's third century
Restoring Robarts
$40-million renovation will boost study space, upgrade technology.
Environmental Toxins
Q&A with Miriam Diamond, co-chair of Ontario's Toxics Reduction Scientific Expert Panel
Our Own Jackie O.
Former alumni governor encourages grads to consider "life-changing" role with U of T
Chris McGarvey and Laurie Stewart
A chance meeting at the Dance Cave led Chris McGarvey and Laurie Stewart to romance and political bickering
Suited for Success
Hong Kong clothing magnate Kenneth Lo and his family have tailored a lifelong relationship with U of T
Our New Look
A fresher, more assertive visual style for U of T Magazine
Fellowships for Global Health
Two newly graduated doctors will work in southern Africa – and learn about international health issues
The Streak Ends
U of T's football team snaps string of consecutive losses at 49
The Credit Crisis
Q&A with Rotman School of Management finance professor, Alan White
Big Blue
U of T and IBM are assembling Canada's most powerful supercomputer
Iron Granny
Louise McGonigal is a two time half-Ironman champion
City Builders
Two grads who have helped shaped today's Toronto
Immigrants Choose Suburbs
Study raises questions for governments about how to integrate newcomers into Canadian society
By Grand Design
A $14-million gift from John and Myrna Daniels will transform the Faculty of Architecture
A Nobel Gesture
Dr. Oliver Smithies has created a visiting lectureship to inspire students
New Look and New Features for Alumni Website
Social networking comes to the university's online alumni presence
Be the Change
Hopeful news on a few fronts
Stage Presence
Janet Bessey's gift will help preserve Hart House Theatre's role on campus
Scholarship Will Support New Canadians
Thillart Family Scholarship in Management recognizes the challenges new immigrants face
Untangling Alzheimer’s
A U of T centre is hunting down the genes that cause this debilitating brain illness, and moving us closer to a cure
Are You at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s?
Genetic testing may provide an answer - but it’s rarely decisive and can have unexpected consequences
Life, the Universe and TV
Three views on scientific investigation
When Opposing Thoughts Attract
Roger Martin, dean of the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, illustrates his concept of "integrative thinking" in his new book
Thinking Big
Chief advancement officer David Palmer lays the groundwork for the next generation of fundraising at U of T
Tanenbaums Create Engineering Scholarships
Tanenbaums pledge $1 million to support admission scholarships in the Department of Civil Engineering
Donor Supports “Helping” Disciplines
Nora Post decided to donate to U of T where her money would make the greatest impact for students
Donating BCE Shares Yields Tax Benefit
U of T and donor benefit from donated shares
The Schools We Want
U of T's Centre for Urban Schooling aims to help youths in disadvantaged neighbourhoods succeed
Reaching Out
The University of Toronto community engages in civic life
Social Work Receives $15 Million
Faculty renamed in honour of Lynn Factor and Sheldon Inwentash
Goldrings Give $15.1 Million to Varsity, Victoria, Soldiers’ Tower
Gift to Varsity will support the construction of centre for high-performance sport
The Complete Cowboy Junkies
Media Commons collection spans 20 years of Canadian band’s history
Public Policy’s Crucial Role
Paul Cadario has given $1 million to support scholarships and a visiting fellowship at the School of Public Policy
UTAA President Brings International Perspective
Paul Cadario sees an opportunity to raise the U of T Alumni Association's profile globally
Luis Jacob
Toronto artist is one of two Canadians invited to documenta 12, a massive international art exhibition