Powerful Women
U of T grads named to the Women's Executive Network's 100 most powerful women in Canada
People
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
The City That Never Was
In Unbuilt Toronto, Mark Osbaldeston explores an alternate civic destiny
Our Own Jackie O.
Former alumni governor encourages grads to consider "life-changing" role with U of T
Front Campus Field
My Favourite Place
Seamstress to the Kings
Innis alumna suits up Elvis tribute artists
Outliers: The Story of Success
Author Malcolm Gladwell looks beyond individual traits of the wildly successful
My Generation
Twixters take on 20-something stereotypes
Chris McGarvey and Laurie Stewart
A chance meeting at the Dance Cave led Chris McGarvey and Laurie Stewart to romance and political bickering
Sitting Pretty
Architecture alumni create product design studio
60 Seconds With Jessi Cruickshank
A Q&A with the MTV Canada host
Suited for Success
Hong Kong clothing magnate Kenneth Lo and his family have tailored a lifelong relationship with U of T
Bajan Sensation
Lifelong friends realize the dream of qualifying for the Olympics
Justice for All
Lawyer Ann Schofield Baker took on U.S. Homeland Security – and won
A Memoir of Courage
Romy Shiller awoke from a five-month coma determined to rebuild her life
Toxic Trespass
Documentary film investigates the chemical soup around us
Iron Granny
Louise McGonigal is a two time half-Ironman champion
Peter Tan and Christine Ho Ping Kong
Architecture grads designed and built a house together in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood
60 Seconds With Roselyn Dyck-Cieszkowski
Q&A with U of T alumna and manager of the Niagara-on-the-lake winery, Cattail Creek
Countdown to Beijing
Swimmer Colin Russell leads U of T athletes and coaches on a quest for Olympic gold
Joan of Architecture
While everyone else was tearing down historical buildings and throwing up mega-developments, architect Joan Burt spoke up for preservation
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
Raising the Bar
Law grad Cathy Spoel provides a boost for track and field
Ms. Chatelaine
New editor-in-chief Maryam Sanati brings an international perspective to the popular women's magazine
Peace Offering
Losang Ragbey helps build schools on the Tibetan Plateau
New Look and New Features for Alumni Website
Social networking comes to the university's online alumni presence
Rock Star
Chemist André Arsenault finds an intriguing use for artificial opals
A Scientist’s Legacy
Toronto group creates scholarship in honour of Marie Curie Sklodowska
Scholarship Will Support New Canadians
Thillart Family Scholarship in Management recognizes the challenges new immigrants face
The View from Tel Aviv
Gregory Levey traces his journey from U of T student to speechwriter for Ariel Sharon
Student Leadership from Sudan to the Cosmos
Gordon Cressy Leadership Awards honour student volunteers
In Pursuit of Human Dignity
European Parliament honours author Marina Nemat with social justice award
Rhodes to Success
U of T Scarborough grad Wojciech Gryc is named a 2008 Rhodes Scholar
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
So You Want to Write for Pictures?
From movies to TV and comedy to animation, here is a small sampling of U of T alumni who wrote their way to success south of the border
Constitutional Centre at Law School
U of T's Faculty of Law receives largest donation ever given to a law school in Canada
Varsity Track Gets New Name
The Davenport Family Foundation supports Varsity Centre campaign in memory of John L. Davenport
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
University Blues?
Author Jeff Rybak talks about the educational system's flaws - and how students can play to its strengths.
Elizabeth Hay Wins Giller Prize
Scientist grads awarded honorary degrees, inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame
Witness to War
While visiting Somalia in 1995, doctor and U of T professor Samantha Nutt experienced the hardship and rawness of bloodshed. Now, the founder of War Child Canada says she's "driven every day” to help children harmed by conflict
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
Public Policy’s Crucial Role
Paul Cadario has given $1 million to support scholarships and a visiting fellowship at the School of Public Policy
The Road to Freedom
Marina Nemat's long journey from Iranian prison to celebrated author brought her to U of T
UTAA President Brings International Perspective
Paul Cadario sees an opportunity to raise the U of T Alumni Association's profile globally
Vincent Lam
Prize-winning author captures extremes in human behaviour
Mark Schatzker
The journalist and traveller aims to "see, feel and taste differences in the land"
Maggie MacDonald
This artist and musician is trying her hand at almost everything
Ben Barry
Modelling agent promotes women of all ages, shapes and sizes
Sara Seager
Astronomer is aiding the search for another Earth
Raja Khanna
Self-described "digital media pioneer" is bringing television to cellphones
Kellie Leitch
Orthopedic surgeon is the federal government's advisor on healthy children and youth
Tenniel Chu
Taking a swing at golf in China
Allen Chan and Matt Davis
Designer Guys transform their clients' dowdy surroundings into hip spaces
Luis Jacob
Toronto artist is one of two Canadians invited to documenta 12, a massive international art exhibition
Katrina Merrem
Searching for the perfect chocolate
Zaib Shaikh
Actor lands a plum role with a CBC hit