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
People
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
Making a Murderer
A small-screen adaptation of Alias Grace starring alumna Sarah Gadon will air this fall
Allies in Her Corner
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
Sebastian Brown’s Sidewalk Saloon
U of T alum pushes his piano two kilometres to play ragtime on Toronto’s streets
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
Can Science Help You Find a Soulmate?
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
Divine Comedy
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches
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
Double Vision
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
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
Documenting the War in Syria
Global journalism alumna Nousha Kabawat examines the plight of everyday people during Syria’s civil war
“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
Double the Impact of a Donation
U of T is extending the Boundless Promise Matching Program, which supports students financially
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
The Class of 2020
U of T's newest undergraduates: Who they are and where they're from
Open Book
The Human Library Project: This U of T grad student shared her story and a painful truth
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
Returning to Africa
U of T MasterCard Foundation scholar Sylvia Mwangi hopes to improve health care in Kenya
Oxford Bound
Rhodes Scholar Stephanie Gaglione is interested in vaccine development
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
Russell J. Morrison Believed in Libraries
One of U of T’s most generous benefactors, he helped improve study spaces for students
Beauty in the Everyday
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city