Children of Earth and Sky
Guy Gavriel Kay's latest novel takes place during the European Renaissance
People
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)
Small is Beautiful
David MacLean is creating a small-scale Toronto – his first step to miniaturizing the entire country
Urban Angel
Judy Matthews and her husband have given $25 million to turn a stretch of derelict land under the Gardiner into a vibrant park
A Force for Change in Her Time
Though she was a trained teacher, "Lib" Cranston found her true purpose volunteering
A Late-in-Life Activist
For much of his life, Jack Hallam couldn’t be public with his sexual politics. And then, suddenly, he could
Food Technologist
Irwin Adam Eydelnant blends his love of food with an advanced science degree and entrepreneurial outlook to come up with a completely new kind of work
Choose Your Own Adventure
Markian Moyes updates a popular kind of kids’ book for the app generation
A Canadian Hero for Mental Health
Twenty years ago, Michael Wilson witnessed the terrible impact of stigma around mental illness. He’s been working tirelessly to erase it ever since
At the Heart of a Great Campaign
Volunteers make immeasurable contributions to the university’s fundraising efforts
Bringing History to Light
Alumna Joan Randall helps bring historically important documents to U of T
Space Odyssey
Rocket scientist Natalie Panek designs technology bound for Mars
Colombo’s Reach
Many of Singapore’s leaders are U of T grads, thanks to a unique scholarship
Waste Not, Want Not
Andrew White’s company not only cleans bio-gas, but also produces fertilizer
The Art of the Brew
Filmmaker Rock Baijnauth’s search for the perfect brew inspired Barista
A Stroll into Marriage
Diana Addeo and Yan Cote chose to seal their future together on Philosopher’s Walk
The Magic and Tragedy of Street Art
Alumna Fathima Mohiuddin takes her art to where the people are
60 Seconds with Ariel Garten
Calming the monkey mind
Serial Entrepreneur
To create your own business, Andrew Peek understands the importance of flexibility, risk-taking -- and play
The Boy on the Streetcar
Readers' favourite in the 2015 U of T Magazine Short Story Contest
Blue is Golden — and Silver, and Bronze
U of T students and alumni win 15 medals at the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games
The Medium and Her Message
Investigating attempts to communicate with the dead
Standing for Truth
Alumna Dana Wagner aims to keep politicians honest during the federal election campaign
Tree Hugger
Geography grad creates a whole new way to see the UTM grounds
Roadmap for Life
Camilla Gibb's new book, This is Happy, reflects on past moments and intense grief and joy
From Homework to Teamwork
For Anil Persaud and Cynthia Jairam-Persaud, meeting as first-years meant growing up together
Cosmic Twins
Mercedes Richards unpacks an astronomical mystery
Forging a Nation
Adrienne Alison's sculpture on Parliament Hill shows how cooperation and diversity won the War of 1812
Ninja Power!
Alumni nab deal with Playstation for video game N++
Champion for Human Rights
Renu Mandhane will shape the province as Ontario’s newest Human Rights Commissioner
At Canada’s Own Jurassic Park
George Jacob is fascinated with museums: and is heading the new Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Alberta
Film Translator
Anne Appathurai makes sure audiences understand foreign-language films – in less space than a tweet!
Surf Scientist
Rob Brander put his specialized knowledge at the service of Australian surfers, and now a grateful nation calls him “Dr. Rip”
Champion for Sport
Paracyclist Shelley Gautier competes for everyone with a disability
Rowing for Gold
How Pan Am athlete Kate Sauks went from rowing newbie to medallist in just five years
A Legacy as Big as All Outdoors
How the art of giving back motivates photographer Richard Phibbs
Using Their Words
A U of T startup gives kids a leg up with language
A Commitment to Innovation
There is no limit to giving back – it’s boundless
Putting Students First
The Baillies’ $1-million gift is a boon for bursaries at Trinity College
Paperbacks Alongside 3D Printers
New Toronto city librarian Vickery Bowles wants everyone to read, write, create
On the Job in the Cloud
Marwan and Hadi Aladdin aim to train the world’s workers
Following Two Dreams
A unique scholarship enabled Meghan Moore to combine her passions for music and science
Connecting through Film
The Toronto International Film Festival’s Reel Comfort program helps make those connections available to clients in mental-health programs
Seoulmates
Exploring a new country linked video bloggers Simon and Martina Stawski to each other… and to the world
Designing a Sustainable City
Out of 82 entries from around the globe, the design of two Daniels Faculty graduates brought home the top prize in the SymbioticCities 2014 International Design Ideas Competition
Keeping Thrill-Seekers Safe
Safety specialist Joelle Javier uses her engineering knowledge to make sure amusement park riders don't get hurt
21 Amazing Things You Can Do with a University of Toronto Degree
Graduation is just the beginning
Flamenco Dancer
At a crossroads between academia and the life of a dancer, Evelyne Benaïs-Lemelin chose her passion
Conversations for Change
Aldeli Albán Reyna is excited to share her work, on improving the status of Indigenous Canadians, at the United Nations
Statue Rescuer
Susan Stock cleans the corrosion from ancient metal artefacts so museum-goers can see the original beauty
Namecheck: W.A.T.C.H.
Five years in an ashram inspired U of T student Neilank Jha to found this long-running community service club
Helping Students Boost Academic Skills
Donor Robert Gillespie knew from experience how tough it can be to study without help
Degrassi Creator Gives Back
Linda Schuyler’s $1-million gift to U of T celebrates cinema
Remembering Joseph Rotman
He was a leading Canadian businessman and philanthropist, and one of U of T’s greatest champions
Walter Curlook was Mining’s Green Pioneer
The engineer, inventor, Inco executive and U of T prof is remembered for his boundless passion, spirit and energy
A Digital Coach
Wearable software created by U of T grads aims to help hobby athletes up their game
A New Way to Give
Shawn Ahmed’s Uncultured Project reinvents charity for the digital age
“I’m So Happy When I Write”
Continuing Studies program leads Sabrina Ramnanan to a publishing contract
Making a Mobile Marketplace
Jacob Korenblum connects people in areas where web access isn’t easy
One Man’s Life in Solitary
Lisa Valencia-Svensson’s award-winning film aims to change hearts