In Memoriam: Michael Hough
The founder of landscape architecture at the University of Toronto was an eco-pioneer Read More
People
In Memoriam: Robert Madden
Robert Madden believed that teaching was the art of sharing knowledge Read More
The Unsure Thing
The conditions for entrepreneurs in Canada are good, says Rotman professor Will Mitchell. It’s our attitude that needs work Read More
Meet Our Next President
World-renowned urban expert Meric Gertler will succeed David Naylor and serve as U of T’s 16th president Read More
Someone to Watch Over Us
Victoria welcomes back a familiar face Read More
Secrets of Arabic
Award-winning professor Abdel-Khalig Ali shares the rewards and challenges of teaching Arabic Read More
Honouring a Mentor
Ophthalmologist Agnes Wong supports an award named for a doctor who inspired her Read More
A Puzzling Creation
Ed Barbeau uses math puzzles to encourage analytical and innovative thinking Read More
Meet Our Alumni Governors
Governing Council’s alumni members discuss the big issues ahead for U of T Read More
Facing an Emergency?
Traumatologist Dr. Homer Tien advises that you don’t waffle Read More
Frye’s Anatomy
U of T’s Northrop Frye conceded that other scholars were “infinitely more accurate” than he. But he claimed to have something they lacked – genius Read More
The Book Shredder
Northrop Frye kept three personal libraries, but wasn't above throwing away books he was finished with Read More
Wisdom of the Elder
After surviving a difficult childhood, teacher and writer Lee Maracle provides counsel to others at First Nations House Read More
Political Insider
At Massey College, Michael Ignatieff teaches students about the hard realities of Parliament Hill Read More
Lifelong Learning
Barbara Dick wants to ensure that grads can build on their academic experience throughout their lives Read More
Literature Junkie
From street art to hip hop, Nick Mount connects English lit to pop culture Read More
Better Living
Happiness is often a component of a good life. But it’s not the only one Read More
A Capital Achievement
In nearly half a century at U of T, economics prof Michael Hare has touched thousands of students’ lives Read More
Sidewalk Surfin’
Professor Mark Kortschot has invented a new kind of skateboard Read More
Rethinking First Year at University College
New principal Donald Ainslie champions discussion-based learning and launches an innovative seminar program for incoming students Read More
Looking Skyward
James Graham aims for the stars as Dunlap Institute’s first director Read More
The End of the Rivi Era
Rivi Frankle, who has retired after 39 years at U of T, forged friendships with countless U of T grads Read More
A Global Affair
Armed with $80 million in new funding, the Munk School aims to become one of the top international relations programs in the world Read More
An Apple for Teacher? How Quaint
Some U of T students go out of their way to express how much they appreciate their favourite prof Read More
The Social Historian
Professor Natalie Zemon Davis gives new life to history’s outsiders Read More
Wisdom Windows
Massey College honours Rose Wolfe and Ursula Franklin Read More
Champion of Accessibility
Professor Rod Michalko works to eradicate prejudices associated with being disabled Read More
The Troublemaker
Ron Deibert's inclination to thumb his nose at authority started young Read More
Poetic Justice
A.F. Moritz takes home the Griffin Prize for The Sentinel Read More
A Classicist’s Legacy
The M.B. Wallace Memorial Graduate Award in Classics Read More
Gift of a Lifetime
Professor Nigel Edwards received a liver donation from a former grad student Read More
Art in Venice
U of T curator Barbara Fischer is headed to the 2009 Venice Biennale with artist Mark Lewis Read More
The Sustainable Chef
Jaco Lokker brings local flavour to student menus Read More
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 Read More
A Constant Quest
For these five professors, great teaching is less about supplying a "magic" answer than encouraging students to ask the right questions Read More
Games of Chance
Math prof and amateur comic Jeffrey Rosenthal embraces randomness – both on stage and in class Read More
Dangerous Liaisons
Zoologist Maydianne Andrade makes an intriguing discovery about the bizarre mating habits of redback spiders Read More