University Blues?
Author Jeff Rybak talks about the educational system's flaws - and how students can play to its strengths.
People
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
The Schools We Want
U of T's Centre for Urban Schooling aims to help youths in disadvantaged neighbourhoods succeed
Green Radio
CIUT's environmental show advocates for change
Young Pioneers
Eight U of T faculty and alumni named to Canada's "Top 40 under 40"
The Northrop Frye You Never Knew
Book explores renowned prof's personal life
Environmental Scientist of the Year
Geography prof Miriam Diamond wins Canadian Geographic award
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
Nima Arkani-Hamed
Harvard physicist seeks theory to unite relativity with quantum mechanics
Andrea Brueckner
Lindsay Lohan catapults fashion designer's handbags to fame
Ryan Pyle
Self-taught photographer is capturing China in transition
Wendy Yu
Marketing whiz is bringing the NBA to China
Lawrence Ho
Casino king is making his mark in Macau
Anthony Lacavera
Telecom entrepreneur sees a big future in smartphones
Jonathan Anschell
As general counsel for CBS Television, he rubs shoulders with a lot of celebrities. But one meeting in particular stands out
Love Story
Rasha Mourtada's story placed first in University of Toronto Magazine's Alumni Short Story and Poetry Contest
Of Schumann and Sheep Skulls
Martin Kofsky's story placed second in U of T Magazine's Alumni Short Story and Poetry contest
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
France August 1992
Brigid Elson's poem placed second in U of T Magazine's Alumni Short Story and Poetry Contest
Speakers of the House
Two second-year students take home top debating prize
Father Figure
Bryan Friedman's award-winning documentary charts his dad's quest for bodybuilding supremacy
Natural Selection
Jane Goodall Institute of Canada forms partnership with U of T
ROM Campaign Architect Named Chief Advancement Officer
Other recent appointments include Bill Graham as Trinity's 12th chancellor
Hal Jackman Doubles Gift to the Humanities
Largest commitment ever by an individual to the humanities at a Canadian university
Ms. Patten’s Opus
Donation from Governing Council chair will refurbish Con Hall organ
Band of Brothers
Fraternity sets up scholarship from house proceeds
Out of the Blue
$1.5-million gift surprises Emmanuel College principal Peter Wyatt
The Cabbage Patch Kid
Mike Wood's unusual talent has taken him around the world
Our Dinner with Harvey
Evening with "strangers" connects alumni, students and professors
Canada Post Honours Moriyama
Seven alumni and one student appointed to Order of Canada
153 Students Receive Cressy Awards
Eleanore Gann honoured for Darfur advocacy
$75-Million Campaign for Pain
Wasser Centre aims to become a world leader in patient-based pain management
Going Back
Returning to university after 20 years can be scary and bewildering. But it can also be wonderfully enriching
Franklin Named Trudeau Mentor
Kidd gets lifetime achievement award
To Our Health
$10 million Bloomberg gift will transform nursing faculty
The Constant Donor
Guy Mills contributes to the National Scholarship program every year
Friends of the Library
Heggie bequest will support the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
Building a Better Heart
Milligan gift will fund graduate fellowships in biomedical engineering
Dinner with Friends
Restaurant owner Roberto Martella believes in building community by breaking bread together
Poet’s Progress
John Steffler's amazing literary journey
Rhodes Scholar an Anti-Violence Advocate
Kofi Hope founded the Black Youth Coalition Against Violence
Helping Hands
Volunteers do everything from mentor students to organize book sales. U of T wouldn't be the same without them
Supercommuter
Second-year student David Topping turns TTC stations into art