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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
At Home in the World
Noor Naga’s work, including her award-winning poem, explores the question of belonging
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
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"
So You Want to Build a Startup?
10 tips from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs
Lost Words
Dozens of Indigenous languages in Canada are in danger of disappearing. What will it take to save them?
How to Type in Inuktitut
A U of T PhD student is making fonts and keyboard layouts for Indigenous languages available for free
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
A Revolution in Artificial Intelligence
Toronto’s Vector Institute aims to attract the world’s leading minds in a booming field
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
Woke
The term emerges from African-American vernacular as a call to action, says U of T prof Cassandra Lord
Allies in Her Corner
U of T faculty and staff had this alum’s back, which enabled her to thrive
Lessons from My Grandfather
The late Sol Littman’s fight against anti-Semitism is a reminder “to not let history repeat itself”
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
Outside the Box
U of T alumna Margaret Russocki was a leading modernist architect in Toronto – and one of the few women in her field
Can Science Help You Find a Soulmate?
Two U of T entrepreneurs are offering DNA tests to help singles connect and couples stay together
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
“Instagram for Doctors” Helps Physicians Solve Medical Puzzlers
A smartphone app co-created by a U of T alum allows health professionals to share images of unusual cases
This “Bomber” Actually Saved Countless Lives
U of T alumnus Harold Johns pioneered a new kind of cancer treatment dubbed the “cobalt bomb”
Double Vision
Ophthalmologist Arun Lakra explores luck, science and faith in his hit play, Sequence
Pearson Scholarships Aim to Attract World’s Brightest Students
Program named for Lester B. Pearson would offer 37 international students full tuition for four years
Documenting the War in Syria
Global journalism alumna Nousha Kabawat examines the plight of everyday people during Syria’s civil war
U of T’s Ambitious Green Strategy
By reducing energy use in its new campus buildings, the university is helping the city meet its own ambitious climate-change goals
A Bold Vision for Front Campus Moves Closer to Reality
U of T aims to raise $20 million for a multi-year project to reimagine King’s College Circle
“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
A Community Grapples with Cancer
Researchers at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health have teamed up with a First Nation in northwestern Ontario to solve a generation-old medical mystery
Facing Up to Canada’s Past
Scholars at the Jackman Humanities Institute find optimism amidst the pain in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
How Building Design Can Make Collaboration Easier
The design of the Jackman Law Building reflects the need for shared, creative spaces for both students and faculty
Overcoming Bias with Teaching
Professor Shafique Virani says the key to countering Islamophobia is education
The Beauty of Language
Reading Canadian fiction and poetry helps us understand our own experience and that of others
A New Sense of Community at the School of Graduate Studies
Renovated space marries history with innovation to better serve U of T’s booming grad student population
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
The English of a Millennium Ago
Now at “H,” the Dictionary of Old English aims to define every word from the language’s earliest days
Black and Blue
How do we restore trust between minority communities and police?
Beauty in the Everyday
During one terrible year, author Kyo Maclear finds solace by birding in the city
Who Gets Called an Artist?
Wanda Nanibush, the AGO’s first curator of Indigenous art, pays heed to the overlooked
Without a Trace
Rebecca Rosenblum's new novel highlights how a victim’s voice gets lost in tragedy
Exploring Northern Communities
U of T alumni connect with First Nations people in northern Ontario
Ice Queens
Hockey was one of U of T’s first women’s sports
Looking for a Good Wine and Cheese Pairing?
A U of T scientist uses data to find the perfect match
What Does Your Name Say about You?
Alumna Mavis Himes delves into the hidden meanings and social weight of what we call ourselves
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"
The Wisdom of Crowds
PhD student Justin Kim is working on intelligent “swarming” robots that could one day help rescue earthquake survivors and explore other planets
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
Getting to Know You
How Tomi Poutanen is using artificial intelligence to help companies learn more about their customers’ preferences
The Hidden Epidemic
Prof. Esme Fuller-Thomson researches the devastating effects of child abuse on health. Now she wants to ensure all survivors get the help they need
Bringing Science Back
Can alumna Kirsty Duncan rejuvenate Canadian discovery and innovation?
The Rotman School Scales Up
Tiff Macklem helped steer the Bank of Canada through the financial crisis, making it the envy of its global peers. Now, he aims to place the university’s business school among the world’s best
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
The Inner Lives of Gang Members
Professor Randol Contreras spends time with the Maravilla in Los Angeles
Poll: How Many Languages Do You Speak?
U of T students typically know at least two. That’s deux, dos, or dois
Hungry for Hazardous Waste
How pollution-eating microbes could help clean up toxic sites
Investigating Media Bias
Visible minority political candidates get short shrift from newspapers, study finds