From Mental Health Studies to Michelin Guide
U of T Scarborough alum Ambica Jain’s unexpected path to restaurant success
People
Yannis Guibinga’s Bold View of Africa
The U of T alum’s photos offer a striking 21st-century take on the continent’s landscapes and people
Full Court Press
Basketball means the world to sports journalist Alex Wong. Here’s why
The Essential Habits of Highly Adaptive Leaders
U of T Chancellor Rose Patten draws on her experience as a senior executive to identify the skills today’s leaders need most
Healing with Humour
Cody Caetano has written a painfully honest – and sometimes hilarious – memoir of growing up in a wayward family
Fighting for Justice
In her latest documentary, filmmaker Nisha Pahuja tackles a most difficult topic – sexual assault
Spreading the Gospel
A Juno Award-winning teacher wants all his students to feel there is a place for them in music
Heard It Through the AI
Ilya Sutskever is building artificial intelligence that’s mastering a new skill – language
Writing in a Tumultuous Time
Téa Mutonji finds creative possibility in the freedom of her youth
Canada’s Next Innovation Leaders
The Schulich Leader Scholarships support talented science undergrads who are interested in entrepreneurship
The Search for Another Earth
Astronomer Sara Seager believes there are other planets that support life. She’s dedicated much of her career to finding them
Behind the Headlines
Canadian media are becoming more diverse but racialized journalists still face barriers in the workplace that are rarely discussed, says UTM alum Pacinthe Mattar
Seeds of Bravery
Sometimes life’s pain can feel overwhelming. A new book shares stories of how people find hope in their darkest moments
The Property Guy
In less than five years, Austin Yeh has built himself a solid real-estate portfolio. Here’s how he did it
The Bridge Builders
How a visionary group of alumni helped forge a strong and lasting connection between U of T and Hong Kong
Surviving the ‘Shopocalypse’
U of T Scarborough grad Satish Kanwar is helping small businesses thrive in a market that’s gone virtual
The Truth Saved My Life
A picture that circulated in the aftermath of an attack led to my wrongful imprisonment. My friends and family – and U of T – helped free me
Taking a Stand
As these alumni have discovered, it takes courage to speak up for what you believe in
Satire vs. Fake News
One plays with its audience, the other preys on it, says writer Aaron Hagey-Mackay
Computer Says “No”
U of T’s Petra Molnar warns that the use of AI in immigration decisions could infringe on the human rights of migrants
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
These 10 Things Are Very Canadian
And they all have a surprising connection to U of T
How the Experience of Living in Poverty Has Made Me a Better Doctor
It’s all about what I call “empathic privilege”
Taking Steps with Trexo
A U of T startup’s robotic device is helping kids overcome their mobility challenges
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
Her Extraordinary Journey
Judith Schurek fled the Hungarian Revolution and studied at U of T. Now, she supports scholarships for international students
How to Be Grateful
When I was battling depression, it was a small moment that helped me begin to find my way out
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
Turned Away for Smoking Weed? Not at This School
James Anderson welcomed students who used drugs to a new kind of school. For many, the effects were life-changing
Help Through the Darkness
The wait-lists for publicly funded therapy are long. Kate Scowen devised a way for people to receive low-cost counselling sooner
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
The Secret to a Great Urban Space
One of Canada’s best-known landscape architects, Claude Cormier believes that cities should sometimes make you laugh
A View to Making Toronto Stronger
Kofi Hope wants to add new voices to the conversation about city-building
Fighting Climate Change, One Course at a Time
A new Trinity College program aims to educate the next generation of green leaders
Attracting Top International Grad Students to U of T
Edwin Leong establishes a $55,000 graduate scholarship to be awarded annually to two international students
Editor Extraordinaire
Francess Halpenny helped turn U of T into an academic publishing powerhouse
Martin Hunter Loved the Stage
The former artistic director of Hart House Theatre helped students tackle everything from Shakespeare to musicals
The Wife’s Tale
In her new book, Aida Edemariam shares stories of her grandmother, who survived violence at home – and civil war
Tackling Football’s Ratings
Maryann Turcke is finding new ways to attract viewers to the NFL
Hope Floats
U of T alumna Kerri Sakamoto’s new novel explores racism, architecture – and how to “dream and dare”
The Monsters in Your Head
The Old Trout Puppet Workshop’s latest production, Jabberwocky, speaks to our deepest fears
A Prisoner No More
My eating disorder felt like a life sentence. Now recovered, I help other people overcome theirs
60 Seconds With Nora Polley
As Stratford’s long-time stage manager, her job was not to be noticed
Love Yourself First
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
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
A New Life After Loss
Over more than two decades, Rena Arshinoff built a successful career in medical science. Then she felt a spiritual call
The Art of Design
Gord Dorrett is behind support for a “critique room” at U of T’s new Daniels Building
The City is Her Patient
Eileen de Villa targets opioids and homelessness as Toronto’s new medical officer of health
In the Spotlight, Yet Invisible
Alumna Ellen Tang helps immigrants feel less alone by recalling other newcomers’ stories
The Registrar Who Championed Me
A U of T staff member helped Cheryl Perera manage her schoolwork while she fought for children’s rights
Enter the Dragon
Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
60 Seconds With Conan Tobias
Taddle Creek’s editor-in-chief shares the back story of a uniquely Canadian magazine
Guitar Hero
Liona Boyd talks about her new memoir and album, her 5 million YouTube hits, and her pen pal, Prince Philip
In Playing Music, A Cure for the Blues
During one of life’s darker moments, I found purpose in learning something new
Doctors Make Mistakes. Can We Talk About That?
Nothing about the health-care system is foolproof. And that includes physicians
Music of the Heart
The Syed siblings use their voices to build a stronger Canada
A Legacy of Mentorship
U of T creates memorial scholarship and chair in honour of alumnus Geoff Taber, who died tragically in a fire in 2016
The Singer of “Senthoora”
This U of T music grad achieved YouTube fame by giving Indian classical songs a Western twist. Next up: a world tour
Taking Waste off the Menu
U of T grad Lucy Cullen has been named one of Canada’s top environmentalists for helping restaurants earn more – by throwing away less
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