Enter the Dragon
Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
How an early defeat helped my company, OpenText, succeed
Taddle Creek’s editor-in-chief shares the back story of a uniquely Canadian magazine
Liona Boyd talks about her new memoir and album, her 5 million YouTube hits, and her pen pal, Prince Philip
To be competitive in the economy of tomorrow, governments should invest more in investigator-led research today
These include everything from life-saving innovations to everyday conveniences
The recipient of a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, Deborah Emilia Solomon wants to devote her engineering career “to the service of others”
Denied re-entry into the U.S. to complete his studies in public health, Khaled Almilaji finds a warm welcome at U of T
Ken Luckhurst first set foot at UTM at the height of the hippie era. Touring a transformed campus with a recent grad, he finds not everything has changed
Laws to end workplace discrimination against people with disabilities have mostly failed to boost employment. Sociologist David Pettinicchio wants to know why
U of T students greet Trudeau before his talk on trade – and Trump
President Meric Gertler looks ahead to his second term
Many U of T students live with roomies to manage the rent
As the media share images of wounded migrants, some of the biggest medical threats go almost unmentioned
An acceptance of diversity may be the country’s defining strength
This U of T music grad achieved YouTube fame by giving Indian classical songs a Western twist. Next up: a world tour
Two U of T grads are taking part in UN treaty talks to outlaw atomic weapons. But not everyone’s on board
Noor Naga’s work, including her award-winning poem, explores the question of belonging
A young dreamer enjoys a test drive on U of T’s flight simulator
As a creative director at Toronto's Jam3, he pushes the limits of what's possible with design and technology
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
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"
10 tips from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs
Dozens of Indigenous languages in Canada are in danger of disappearing. What will it take to save them?
A U of T PhD student is making fonts and keyboard layouts for Indigenous languages available for free
U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever
Help us measure the immense contributions our alumni make to their communities by participating in our first-ever Alumni Impact Survey
Toronto’s Vector Institute aims to attract the world’s leading minds in a booming field
Tasty appetizer earns U of T second place in international cooking competition
Applications from several countries soar as international students rethink where to attend university
UTM students design educational games about life on the International Space Station
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
The term emerges from African-American vernacular as a call to action, says U of T prof Cassandra Lord
Margaret Lam’s company aims to reduce ticket prices for concertgoers
This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
The late Sol Littman’s fight against anti-Semitism is a reminder “to not let history repeat itself”
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
U of T alumna Margaret Russocki was a leading modernist architect in Toronto – and one of the few women in her field
Donald Trump’s presidency is raising the risk of violent conflict among the world’s great powers
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
A smartphone app co-created by a U of T alum allows health professionals to share images of unusual cases
U of T alumnus Harold Johns pioneered a new kind of cancer treatment dubbed the “cobalt bomb”
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
Program named for Lester B. Pearson would offer 37 international students full tuition for four years
U of T aims to raise $20 million for a multi-year project to reimagine King’s College Circle
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
Scholars at the Jackman Humanities Institute find optimism amidst the pain in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
U of T Mississauga aims to create global champions in the battle against white-collar crime
Artificial intelligence could soon transform almost everything. The Rotman School’s Creative Destruction Lab will place U of T entrepreneurs at the forefront
Professor Shafique Virani says the key to countering Islamophobia is education
Reading Canadian fiction and poetry helps us understand our own experience and that of others
U of T’s Boundless campaign is helping the university – and Canada – shine as a beacon of inclusion and hope