Student Chefs Do Battle
Tasty appetizer earns U of T second place in international cooking competition Read More
People
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 Read More
Rose Wolfe Committed to a Life of Service
The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth Read More
Gerard Charles Frost Exemplified the “Greatest Generation”
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community Read More
Toronto’s Top Money Man
City manager Peter Wallace talks tough with politicians on taxes and spending Read More
Be the Change
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website Read More
Making a Murderer
A small-screen adaptation of Alias Grace starring alumna Sarah Gadon will air this fall Read More
Allies in Her Corner
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive Read More
Sebastian Brown’s Sidewalk Saloon
U of T alum pushes his piano two kilometres to play ragtime on Toronto’s streets Read More
Divine Comedy
Alumni Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton unleash their inner infernos in darkly hilarious sketches Read More
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 Read More
Double Vision
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence Read More
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 Read More
Documenting the War in Syria
Global journalism alumna Nousha Kabawat examines the plight of everyday people during Syria’s civil war Read More
“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 Read More
Double the Impact of a Donation
U of T is extending the Boundless Promise Matching Program, which supports students financially Read More
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 Read More
The Class of 2020
U of T's newest undergraduates: Who they are and where they're from Read More
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 Read More
Returning to Africa
U of T MasterCard Foundation scholar Sylvia Mwangi hopes to improve health care in Kenya Read More
Oxford Bound
Rhodes Scholar Stephanie Gaglione is interested in vaccine development Read More
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 Read More
Russell J. Morrison Believed in Libraries
One of U of T’s most generous benefactors, he helped improve study spaces for students Read More
Beauty in the Everyday
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city Read More
Who Gets Called an Artist?
Wanda Nanibush, the AGO’s first curator of Indigenous art, pays heed to the overlooked Read More
What Do Hip Hop and Beowulf Have in Common?
Gilbert Perkins uses urban music to teach students about literature Read More
Without a Trace
Rebecca Rosenblum's new novel highlights how a victim’s voice gets lost in tragedy Read More
The Sweet Sound of Inspiration
An encounter with one of opera’s greats helped this alum succeed Read More
The Life of Rajiv
A young actor reflects on the life-changing role he didn’t get Read More
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" Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Family Guy
Stereotype or archetype? Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee talks about the biggest role of his career Read More
Bringing Science Back
Can alumna Kirsty Duncan rejuvenate Canadian discovery and innovation? Read More
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 Read More
The Inner Lives of Gang Members
Professor Randol Contreras spends time with the Maravilla in Los Angeles Read More
Poll: How Many Languages Do You Speak?
U of T students typically know at least two. That’s deux, dos, or dois Read More
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 Read More
Revitalizing University College
Leslie Noble donates $50,000 to the UC restoration project Read More
Alumnus Leaves Landmark $20-Million Bequest to U of T Engineering
Hart Professorships will boost early-career research and more Read More
“The Stars Are Aligning for Our Nation”
Margaret Froh is the first woman to lead the Métis Nation of Ontario Read More
Pop-up Bike Lanes and Other Bright Ideas
How Robin Mazumder is helping to build better cities Read More
Battling a Health Emergency
Heather Johnston helps combat AIDS in Malawi as president of Dignitas Read More
A Tale of Two Rodeo Stars
Brendan Bowles explores the nature of friendship in his award-winning story Read More
Anything’s Possible When Someone Believes in You
A tough-but-fair professor allowed this alumna to thrive in engineering Read More
Build It and They Will Come
A whole house made out of toy bricks? Kids of all ages love this anthropology grad’s designs Read More
60 Seconds with David Sugarman
Ontario Science Centre guy gets a charge out of explaining the natural world Read More
Carl Mitchell’s Outstanding Service
Former president of the U of T Alumni Association has left a lasting impact Read More
Paula Goering Boldly Helped Those in Need
Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness Read More
Remembering Austin Clarke
U of T alum was among the first writers in Canada to pay attention to everyday life in Toronto. He was also a champion of social justice Read More
Lawyer for the Public Interest
Renatta Austin wanted to help kids in trouble at school. To do so, she’s redefining how a law practice can work Read More
Followings
Meet six U of T alumni, faculty and staff members whose stars are shining brightly on social media Read More
The Toronto No One Notices
Graphic designer Joe Silveira zooms in on textures, patterns and colours Read More
Every Move She Makes
Video mimic Yani Macute takes pop star fandom to the next level Read More
Antarctica Bound
Rhodes Scholar Jessica Phillips wants to help protect the continent’s ecosystem – and its penguins Read More
Where Every Day Is Throwback Thursday
Karen Suurtamm helps bring the U of T Archives to students raised on social media Read More