Alumni
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"
People
Alumni
Can You Guess the U of T Grad?
Check out the yearbook photos of some of our best-known alumni
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
Alumni
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
Alumni
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
Students
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"
Faculty & Staff
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
Students
Student Chefs Do Battle
Tasty appetizer earns U of T second place in international cooking competition
Students
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
Alumni
Rose Wolfe Committed to a Life of Service
The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth
Alumni
Gerard Charles Frost Exemplified the “Greatest Generation”
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community
Alumni
Toronto’s Top Money Man
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending
Alumni
Be the Change
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
Alumni
Making a Murderer
A small-screen adaptation of Alias Grace starring alumna Sarah Gadon will air this fall
Alumni
Allies in Her Corner
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
Alumni
Sebastian Brown’s Sidewalk Saloon
U of T alum pushes his piano two kilometres to play ragtime on Toronto’s streets
Alumni
A Lifeline for People with Aphasia
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
Alumni
Can Science Help You Find a Soulmate?
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
Alumni
Divine Comedy
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches
Alumni
Working with Clay
At the Gardiner Museum, Kelvin Browne aims to connect people with the beauty and artistry of ceramics -- and encourage them to make their own
Alumni
Double Vision
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
Students
Munk One Students Think Locally, Act Globally
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
Alumni
Documenting the War in Syria
Global journalism alumna Nousha Kabawat examines the plight of everyday people during Syria’s civil war
Students
“My Education Enabled Me to Break Down Walls”
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
Students
Double the Impact of a Donation
U of T is extending the Boundless Promise Matching Program, which supports students financially
Students
Mentors Are Giving Students Confidence in Themselves
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
Students
Poll: Do You Generally Prefer to Read Text in Print or Online?
U of T students have spoken: Print is far from dead, but online has its place, too
Students
Returning to Africa
U of T MasterCard Foundation scholar Sylvia Mwangi hopes to improve health care in Kenya
Faculty & Staff
For Students, Jim Delaney Was “Their Guy on the Inside”
A trusted adviser to students and U of T presidents, he was also open about his mental health challenges
Alumni
Russell J. Morrison Believed in Libraries
One of U of T’s most generous benefactors, he helped improve study spaces for students
Alumni
Beauty in the Everyday
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city
Alumni
Who Gets Called an Artist?
Wanda Nanibush, the AGO’s first curator of Indigenous art, pays heed to the overlooked
Alumni
What Do Hip Hop and Beowulf Have in Common?
Gilbert Perkins uses urban music to teach students about literature
Alumni
Without a Trace
Rebecca Rosenblum's new novel highlights how a victim’s voice gets lost in tragedy
Alumni
The Sweet Sound of Inspiration
An encounter with one of opera’s greats helped this alum succeed
Alumni
A New Role for Theatre-Goers
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"
Alumni
Hail to the Chef!
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
Alumni
Just My Type
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
Alumni
Family Guy
Stereotype or archetype? Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee talks about the biggest role of his career
Alumni
Joseph Rotman Was One of U of T’s Greatest Champions
The business visionary offered U of T not just donations but ideas and leadership
Faculty & Staff
The Inner Lives of Gang Members
Professor Randol Contreras spends time with the Maravilla in Los Angeles
Students
Poll: How Many Languages Do You Speak?
U of T students typically know at least two. That’s deux, dos, or dois
Faculty & Staff
The Art of the Deal
U of T Art Museum’s Barbara Fischer talks about the merging of two campus galleries – and what it means for visitors
Alumni
Alumnus Leaves Landmark $20-Million Bequest to U of T Engineering
Hart Professorships will boost early-career research and more
Alumni
“The Stars Are Aligning for Our Nation”
Margaret Froh is the first woman to lead the Métis Nation of Ontario
Alumni
Pop-up Bike Lanes and Other Bright Ideas
How Robin Mazumder is helping to build better cities
Alumni
Battling a Health Emergency
Heather Johnston helps combat AIDS in Malawi as president of Dignitas
Alumni
A Tale of Two Rodeo Stars
Brendan Bowles explores the nature of friendship in his award-winning story
Alumni
Anything’s Possible When Someone Believes in You
A tough-but-fair professor allowed this alumna to thrive in engineering
Alumni
Build It and They Will Come
A whole house made out of toy bricks? Kids of all ages love this anthropology grad’s designs
Alumni
60 Seconds with David Sugarman
Ontario Science Centre guy gets a charge out of explaining the natural world
Alumni
Carl Mitchell’s Outstanding Service
Former president of the U of T Alumni Association has left a lasting impact
Faculty & Staff
Paula Goering Boldly Helped Those in Need
Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness
