Off Script
Ayisha Lineo Gariba doesn’t play by the rules – while making films or while running her business
People
The (Virtual) Shape of Water
Varsity Blues swimmers competed against a team in Britain – but neither left their own country
Have You Ever Done a Digital Detox?
Many students say no, but add that coursework doesn’t allow them to
Attracting Top International Grad Students to U of T
Edwin Leong establishes a $55,000 graduate scholarship to be awarded annually to two international students
Editor Extraordinaire
Francess Halpenny helped turn U of T into an academic publishing powerhouse
Martin Hunter Loved the Stage
The former artistic director of Hart House Theatre helped students tackle everything from Shakespeare to musicals
The Wife’s Tale
In her new book, Aida Edemariam shares stories of her grandmother, who survived violence at home – and civil war
Tackling Football’s Ratings
Maryann Turcke is finding new ways to attract viewers to the NFL
Hope Floats
U of T alumna Kerri Sakamoto’s new novel explores racism, architecture – and how to “dream and dare”
The Monsters in Your Head
The Old Trout Puppet Workshop’s latest production, Jabberwocky, speaks to our deepest fears
A Prisoner No More
My eating disorder felt like a life sentence. Now recovered, I help other people overcome theirs
60 Seconds With Nora Polley
As Stratford’s long-time stage manager, her job was not to be noticed
Love Yourself First
How do you foster greater self-worth and, in turn, help others? Nurture your inner foundation, says author and U of T alum Renu Persaud
With a Student in Crisis, a Faculty Rallies
In an instant, Emma’s hopes of becoming a nurse were dashed. Could she make the journey back?
Finding Comfort in Food
Edna Staebler was 55 when her marriage ended. She thought she would grow old alone, impoverished and unhappy. Then she wrote a cookbook
A New Life After Loss
Over more than two decades, Rena Arshinoff built a successful career in medical science. Then she felt a spiritual call
Is Ending Homelessness in Toronto Possible?
For Fix the 6ix founder Deanna Lentini, it’s a mission
Women Are in the House!
A unique U of T program that takes 100 female students to Parliament Hill aims to encourage more women to enter politics
Poll: Have You Ever Switched Majors?
Many students change programs to pursue newfound interests
The Serious Business of Being Funny
Trinity College student Celeste Yim is on a mission to get students laughing
The Art of Design
Gord Dorrett is behind support for a “critique room” at U of T’s new Daniels Building
A Scholar Who Spoke Up for an Entire People
The question of a Kurdish homeland was central to Prof. Amir Hassanpour’s life and career
Jack Canfield Kept an Open Mind
A passionate Wittgenstein scholar, he also pursued a spiritual practice in the Zen tradition
The City is Her Patient
Eileen de Villa targets opioids and homelessness as Toronto’s new medical officer of health
In the Spotlight, Yet Invisible
Alumna Ellen Tang helps immigrants feel less alone by recalling other newcomers’ stories
The Registrar Who Championed Me
A U of T staff member helped Cheryl Perera manage her schoolwork while she fought for children’s rights
Enter the Dragon
Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
60 Seconds With Conan Tobias
Taddle Creek’s editor-in-chief shares the back story of a uniquely Canadian magazine
Guitar Hero
Liona Boyd talks about her new memoir and album, her 5 million YouTube hits, and her pen pal, Prince Philip
On a Mission of Compassion
The recipient of a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, Deborah Emilia Solomon wants to devote her engineering career “to the service of others”
In Playing Music, A Cure for the Blues
During one of life’s darker moments, I found purpose in learning something new
An Indigenous Musician Turns to the Law
First-year student Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk is interested in how cultural appropriation affects Aboriginal artists
For this Syrian Grad Student, a Fresh Start
Denied re-entry into the U.S. to complete his studies in public health, Khaled Almilaji finds a warm welcome at U of T
Doctors Make Mistakes. Can We Talk About That?
Nothing about the health-care system is foolproof. And that includes physicians
Taking Centre Stage
As the theatre world grapples with change, U of T Mississauga student Muhaddisah Batool prepares for the spotlight
Music of the Heart
The Syed siblings use their voices to build a stronger Canada
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Varsity Blues’ Gabriela Stafford on her success as a track star
Poll: How Much Do You Spend Monthly on Housing?
Many U of T students live with roomies to manage the rent
A Legacy of Mentorship
U of T creates memorial scholarship and chair in honour of alumnus Geoff Taber, who died tragically in a fire in 2016
The Singer of “Senthoora”
This U of T music grad achieved YouTube fame by giving Indian classical songs a Western twist. Next up: a world tour
Taking Waste off the Menu
U of T grad Lucy Cullen has been named one of Canada’s top environmentalists for helping restaurants earn more – by throwing away less
A New Generation Seeks to “Ban the Bomb”
Two U of T grads are taking part in UN treaty talks to outlaw atomic weapons. But not everyone’s on board
At Home in the World
Noor Naga’s work, including her award-winning poem, explores the question of belonging
From Shy to Shining
A YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Award winner reflects on a pivotal first-year program at U of T
Happy Feet
Mallory and Jade Ryan are helping children – including those with special needs – experience the joy of dance
60 Seconds With Jean Yoon
Queen of the corner store
Greg Bolton Is Creating New Ways of Telling Stories Online
As a creative director at Toronto's Jam3, he pushes the limits of what's possible with design and technology
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"
Can You Guess the U of T Grad?
Check out the yearbook photos of some of our best-known alumni
Rebecca Addelman Writes Comedy in Hollywood
She landed a job with the hit show New Girl, and later this year will release her first feature film
The Trial of Anita Krajnc
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
The Spy Among Us
In Kerry Clare’s first novel, Mitzi Bytes, a blogger has a secret online presence – but someone is threatening to expose her
U of T Student Helps Arrange Free Eye Exams for Refugees
A former refugee himself, Tarek Bin Yameen pays it forward: "I'm very mindful of how lucky I am to be here"
Warrior for Peace
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
Student Chefs Do Battle
Tasty appetizer earns U of T second place in international cooking competition
Poll: Does the Idea of Starting Your Own Business Appeal to You?
The students we asked liked the greater autonomy and creativity that running their own company allows
Rose Wolfe Committed to a Life of Service
The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth
Gerard Charles Frost Exemplified the “Greatest Generation”
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community
Toronto’s Top Money Man
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending
Be the Change
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website