Taking a Stand
As these alumni have discovered, it takes courage to speak up for what you believe in Read More
Doing the Devil’s Work
The local bishop called her a heretic. The Criminal Code deemed her work illegal. But Dr. Elizabeth Bagshaw was more concerned with helping women at Canada’s first birth control centre Read More
These 10 Things Are Very Canadian
And they all have a surprising connection to U of T Read More
The Ads That Kids Shouldn’t See
Prof. Mary L’Abbé wants to restrict the marketing of unhealthy food to kids – and their parents Read More
Mentors Help Students Find Their Inner Strength
Sabeen survived two abusive marriages. As a UTM student, she’s supported by someone who understands what she’s been through Read More
A Tamil Studies Course Shed Light on My Family History
How Kavithaa Kandasamy gained a new perspective on the Sri Lankan civil war Read More
Lentil Soup for the Soul
Being a healthy eater doesn’t mean giving up your own cultural foods, says Nazima Qureshi, a nutritionist who helps women meet their health goals Read More
In the Event of an Opioid Overdose…
Three engineering students found a government-issued naloxone kit complicated to use. So they designed a new one Read More
How to Stay Fulfilled in Retirement When Work Has Defined Your Life
A book by Prof. Michelle Pannor Silver offers some ideas Read More
The Wife’s Tale
In her new book, Aida Edemariam shares stories of her grandmother, who survived violence at home – and civil war Read More
With a Student in Crisis, a Faculty Rallies
In an instant, Emma’s hopes of becoming a nurse were dashed. Could she make the journey back? Read More
Finding Comfort in Food
Edna Staebler was 55 when her marriage ended. She thought she would grow old alone, impoverished and unhappy. Then she wrote a cookbook Read More
Warrior for Peace
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever Read More
Divine Comedy
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches Read More
Working with Clay
At the Gardiner Museum, Kelvin Browne aims to connect people with the beauty and artistry of ceramics -- and encourage them to make their own Read More
“My Education Enabled Me to Break Down Walls”
Scholarships can inspire students to believe they can make a difference. For Atik Bird, it helped her reach out to others – and trust her own voice Read More
Beauty in the Everyday
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city Read More
The Art of the Deal
U of T Art Museum’s Barbara Fischer talks about the merging of two campus galleries – and what it means for visitors Read More
Followings
Meet six U of T alumni, faculty and staff members whose stars are shining brightly on social media Read More
What Makes a Good Mother?
Catherine Connors writes poignantly – and humorously – about the joys and perils of parenting Read More
In the Pink
Anabela Piersol showcases independent clothing designers, as well as her own lovely creations Read More
Ain’t No Half-Steppin’
This hip-hop crew “killed it” at U of T's first Urban Dance Competition Read More
I Saw Him Standing There
How a U of T engineering student found himself on stage with the Beatles in 1964 Read More
Everyone’s Campus Home
New warden John Monahan on the allure of Hart House Read More
The Price of War
International aid fuels corruption in a conflict zone and may keep war going, says political science professor Aisha Ahmad Read More
Breaking Away
For most of us, 27,000 km would be an unbearably long flight. Ali Burke is cycling that far Read More
Cycling from Alaska to Argentina
Ali Burke shares her cycling experiences - midway through her 27,000-kilometre ride Read More
Domestic Doyennes
Household Science students learn the art and science of cooking Read More
A Club for Women
Canada’s first university women’s club sought to improve the lives of women and children Read More
Literary Songbird
Katherine Larson infuses her study of English with a passion for music to find new meaning in literature Read More
The Art of Activism
Naisargi Dave investigates what inspires someone to take up a cause Read More
The Importance of Being Intuitive
Chen-Bo Zhong is interested in how intuition affects moral decisions – and prevents us from behaving unethically Read More
“Urban Girl” Guide
Through her blog, Lisa Ng inspires women to go on road trips, attend rock concerts and scale volcanoes, among other things Read More
A Spark of Genius
U of T engineers use playing cards to replicate a Paris landmark Read More
Thinking Outside the Package
Canadians need to push back against the processed-food industry, says author Jeannie Marshall Read More
Shakespearean Simpleton
Donald Sutherland performs in Hart House Theatre’s The Tempest Read More
War and Peace
In her new book, Damned Nations, Samantha Nutt reflects on foreign aid and armed conflicts abroad Read More
Sage of Aquarius
Marshall McLuhan holds court at the Centre for Culture and Technology Read More
The Lives of Animals
Most animals raised for food in Canada live on industrial sites where they never go outdoors. Under our laws, this is perfectly legal, but is it ethical? Read More
Waging Peace
Three of his daughters were killed by Israeli fire. In Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish’s new book, he calls for an end to the violence Read More
Royal Runner
Bruce Kidd participates in the Queen’s Baton Relay – the first of two times Read More
The Imagined City
In her new book, writer Sarah Elton aims to put Toronto on the literary map next to New York, Dublin and Paris Read More
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Character Builders
Dedicated craftsmen carved the majestic entrance to University College Read More
The March of Time
Convocation procession highlights progress women were making at U of T Read More
Etiquette 101
U of T’s Faculty Club serves up a helping of manners to alumni, students and staff. Read More
Fungi Magic
Director Ron Mann pays homage to an unusual obsession Read More
The Bond of Victory
U of T students celebrate triumph in Europe during the Second World War Read More
Ms. Universe
Astronaut Julie Payette prepares for her second journey into space Read More
Outliers: The Story of Success
Author Malcolm Gladwell looks beyond individual traits of the wildly successful Read More
Sitting Pretty
Architecture alumni create product design studio Read More
A Doctor in Kigali
Dr. James Orbinski served as head mission for Doctors Without Borders during the Rwandan Genocide. What he saw there transformed him Read More
The House That Dave Built
How law grad David Shore took one misanthropic doctor, added a large dose of twisted humour and created the hit medical drama House Read More