People | U of T Magazine - Part 14

Rock Star

Chemist André Arsenault finds an intriguing use for artificial opals Read More

Awarding Outstanding Native Students

Faculty named to the Order of Canada and Order of Ontario Read More

The Sustainable Chef

Jaco Lokker brings local flavour to student menus Read More

Checkmate!

The Hart House Chess Club makes some strategic moves at the Pan American tournament Read More

A Lifetime of Love for Hart House Theatre

Janet Bessey managed the theatre for decades – now she’s donated $100,000 to help secure its future for the next generation of student performers Read More

A Scientist’s Legacy

Toronto group creates scholarship in honour of Marie Curie Sklodowska Read More

Scholarship Will Support New Canadians

Thillart Family Scholarship in Management recognizes the challenges new immigrants face Read More

The View from Tel Aviv

Gregory Levey traces his journey from U of T student to speechwriter for Ariel Sharon Read More

Student Leadership from Sudan to the Cosmos

Gordon Cressy Leadership Awards honour student volunteers Read More

In Pursuit of Human Dignity

European Parliament honours author Marina Nemat with social justice award Read More

Rhodes to Success

U of T Scarborough grad Wojciech Gryc is named a 2008 Rhodes Scholar Read More

David Shore in his home, wearing a blazer, shirt and jeans, leaning against a billiards table behind him

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

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 Read More

Roger Martin served as the Dean of the Rotman School of Management from 1998 to 2013. His research interests include integrative thinking, business design, and country competitiveness. In his current role, Roger is the Academic Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute with a research focus on democratic capitalism.

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

Thinking Big

Chief advancement officer David Palmer lays the groundwork for the next generation of fundraising at U of T Read More

Constitutional Centre at Law School

U of T's Faculty of Law receives largest donation ever given to a law school in Canada Read More

Varsity Track Gets New Name

The Davenport Family Foundation supports Varsity Centre campaign in memory of John L. Davenport Read More

Tanenbaums Create Engineering Scholarships

Tanenbaums pledge $1 million to support admission scholarships in the Department of Civil Engineering Read More

Donor Supports “Helping” Disciplines

Nora Post decided to donate to U of T where her money would make the greatest impact for students Read More

History Professor Creates Holocaust Essay Prize

Endowed essay prize recognizes academic excellence in Holocaust Studies Read More

University Blues?

Author Jeff Rybak talks about the educational system's flaws - and how students can play to its strengths. Read More

Elizabeth Hay Wins Giller Prize

Scientist grads awarded honorary degrees, inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame Read More

Samantha Nutt, wearing a black T-shirt and pants, stands in front of a wall filled with rows of photos of African children.

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 Read More

Omar Peters, in a white T-shirt, blue jeans, baseball cap and white sneakers, stands with an elbow resting on the shoulder of Prince Peprah, who is wearing a yellow T-shirt, black track pants and black sneakers. They are standing in front of a building with a panelled window and red-brown bricks.

The Schools We Want

U of T's Centre for Urban Schooling aims to help youths in disadvantaged neighbourhoods succeed Read More

Bird's eye view of Jordan Poppenk, wearing white headphones, lying on a grassy field with a portable radio next to his head

Green Radio

CIUT's environmental show advocates for change Read More

Young Pioneers

Eight U of T faculty and alumni named to Canada's "Top 40 under 40" Read More

The Northrop Frye You Never Knew

Book explores renowned prof's personal life Read More

Environmental Scientist of the Year

Geography prof Miriam Diamond wins Canadian Geographic award Read More

Social Work Receives $15 Million

Faculty renamed in honour of Lynn Factor and Sheldon Inwentash Read More

Goldrings Give $15.1 Million to Varsity, Victoria, Soldiers’ Tower

Gift to Varsity will support the construction of centre for high-performance sport Read More

Public Policy’s Crucial Role

Paul Cadario has given $1 million to support scholarships and a visiting fellowship at the School of Public Policy Read More

The Road to Freedom

Marina Nemat's long journey from Iranian prison to celebrated author brought her to U of T Read More

Paul Cadario is the first president of the U of T Alumni Association to live outside of Toronto

UTAA President Brings International Perspective

Paul Cadario sees an opportunity to raise the U of T Alumni Association's profile globally Read More

Vincent Lam

Prize-winning author captures extremes in human behaviour Read More

Mark Schatzker

The journalist and traveller aims to "see, feel and taste differences in the land" Read More

Maggie MacDonald

This artist and musician is trying her hand at almost everything Read More

Ben Barry

Modelling agent promotes women of all ages, shapes and sizes Read More

Sara Seager

Astronomer is aiding the search for another Earth Read More

Raja Khanna

Self-described "digital media pioneer" is bringing television to cellphones Read More

Kellie Leitch

Orthopedic surgeon is the federal government's advisor on healthy children and youth Read More

Tenniel Chu

Taking a swing at golf in China Read More

Allen Chan and Matt Davis

Designer Guys transform their clients' dowdy surroundings into hip spaces Read More

Luis Jacob

Toronto artist is one of two Canadians invited to documenta 12, a massive international art exhibition Read More

Katrina Merrem

Searching for the perfect chocolate Read More

Zaib Shaikh

Actor lands a plum role with a CBC hit Read More

Nima Arkani-Hamed

Harvard physicist seeks theory to unite relativity with quantum mechanics Read More

Andrea Brueckner

Lindsay Lohan catapults fashion designer's handbags to fame Read More

Ryan Pyle

Self-taught photographer is capturing China in transition Read More

Wendy Yu

Marketing whiz is bringing the NBA to China Read More

Lawrence Ho

Casino king is making his mark in Macau Read More

Anthony Lacavera

Telecom entrepreneur sees a big future in smartphones Read More

Jonathan Anschell

As general counsel for CBS Television, he rubs shoulders with a lot of celebrities. But one meeting in particular stands out Read More

Love Story

Rasha Mourtada's story placed first in University of Toronto Magazine's Alumni Short Story and Poetry Contest Read More

Of Schumann and Sheep Skulls

Martin Kofsky's story placed second in U of T Magazine's Alumni Short Story and Poetry contest Read More

Smart Girls Writing Something Catch the Eye at Once – for Alison

Carleton Wilson's poem placed first in U of T Magazine's Alumni Short Story and Writing Contest Read More

France August 1992

Brigid Elson's poem placed second in U of T Magazine's Alumni Short Story and Poetry Contest Read More

Speakers of the House

Two second-year students take home top debating prize Read More

Father Figure

Bryan Friedman's award-winning documentary charts his dad's quest for bodybuilding supremacy Read More

Natural Selection

Jane Goodall Institute of Canada forms partnership with U of T Read More

ROM Campaign Architect Named Chief Advancement Officer

Other recent appointments include Bill Graham as Trinity's 12th chancellor Read More