A Play’s Hopeful Message
Since joining the cast of Come From Away, Lee MacDougall has never seen so many audience members overcome with emotion. "This story reminds us of who we are"
Since joining the cast of Come From Away, Lee MacDougall has never seen so many audience members overcome with emotion. "This story reminds us of who we are"
Check out the yearbook photos of some of our best-known alumni
She landed a job with the hit show New Girl, and later this year will release her first feature film
In 2015, this U of T alum was charged after giving water to a pig. It only pushed her animal-rights activism to a new level
In Kerry Clare’s first novel, Mitzi Bytes, a blogger has a secret online presence – but someone is threatening to expose her
A former refugee himself, Tarek Bin Yameen pays it forward: "I'm very mindful of how lucky I am to be here"
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
Tasty appetizer earns U of T second place in international cooking competition
The students we asked liked the greater autonomy and creativity that running their own company allows
The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
A small-screen adaptation of Alias Grace starring alumna Sarah Gadon will air this fall
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
U of T alum pushes his piano two kilometres to play ragtime on Toronto’s streets
A stroke or brain injury often robs patients of their ability to communicate thoughts and emotions. U of T alumna Aura Kagan found a way to help them converse again
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches
At the Gardiner Museum, Kelvin Browne aims to connect people with the beauty and artistry of ceramics -- and encourage them to make their own
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
The Munk School of Global Affairs encourages students to apply what they learn to a global issue they’re passionate about. Sometimes it saves lives
Global journalism alumna Nousha Kabawat examines the plight of everyday people during Syria’s civil war
Scholarships can inspire students to believe they can make a difference. For Atik Bird, it helped her reach out to others – and trust her own voice
U of T is extending the Boundless Promise Matching Program, which supports students financially
Jenny Charitable and many others have received a university education they thought was out of reach, thanks to U of T Scarborough’s Imani program
U of T students have spoken: Print is far from dead, but online has its place, too
U of T MasterCard Foundation scholar Sylvia Mwangi hopes to improve health care in Kenya
A trusted adviser to students and U of T presidents, he was also open about his mental health challenges
One of U of T’s most generous benefactors, he helped improve study spaces for students
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city
Wanda Nanibush, the AGO’s first curator of Indigenous art, pays heed to the overlooked
Gilbert Perkins uses urban music to teach students about literature
Rebecca Rosenblum's new novel highlights how a victim’s voice gets lost in tragedy
An encounter with one of opera’s greats helped this alum succeed
Nadia Ross, the winner of Canada's biggest drama prize, likes to keep her audiences on their toes. They don't just "sit in the dark and behave properly"
A golden borscht soup helped alumna Mary Berg win the title of MasterChef Canada. She now serves up her recipes on CTV’s “Your Morning” show
For indie bookstore owners, Joanne Saul and Samara Walbohm, connecting readers with great books is a dream job. Hanging with author Michael Ondaatje isn't bad either
Stereotype or archetype? Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee talks about the biggest role of his career
The business visionary offered U of T not just donations but ideas and leadership
Professor Randol Contreras spends time with the Maravilla in Los Angeles
U of T students typically know at least two. That’s deux, dos, or dois
U of T Art Museum’s Barbara Fischer talks about the merging of two campus galleries – and what it means for visitors
Hart Professorships will boost early-career research and more
Margaret Froh is the first woman to lead the Métis Nation of Ontario
How Robin Mazumder is helping to build better cities
Heather Johnston helps combat AIDS in Malawi as president of Dignitas
Brendan Bowles explores the nature of friendship in his award-winning story
A tough-but-fair professor allowed this alumna to thrive in engineering
A whole house made out of toy bricks? Kids of all ages love this anthropology grad’s designs
Ontario Science Centre guy gets a charge out of explaining the natural world
Former president of the U of T Alumni Association has left a lasting impact
Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness