U of T Presidents

U of T President Melanie Woodin speaking onstage at a podium, standing beside past U of T presidents

Meeting the Moment

As U of T nears its 200th year, President Melanie Woodin reflects on how its commitment to curiosity and collaboration can help Canada – and the world Read More

Two students taking measurements from a plant within a black, rectangular container, one of many on a rooftop. One student is standing and holding a laptop and the other is bent over, taking measurements

Seven Ways U of T Has Evolved During Meric Gertler’s Presidency

The university has grown in impact, innovation and inclusion Read More

U of T President Meric Gertler in a navy blue suite and tie, walking down a hallway

A Legacy to Remember

Looking back at the presidency of Meric Gertler – and ahead to the future he helped shape Read More

Legacy, Leadership and Lessons Learned

A farewell conversation with U of T President Meric Gertler Read More

The front steps of a pink-beige bricked building with students walking ion the sidewalk in sunlight or seated in shaded areas

A University Transformed

Over the past 12 years, President Meric Gertler has positioned U of T as a global powerhouse in research, sustainability and student opportunity Read More

George Connell Set U of T on a Firm Foundation

U of T's 12th president charted a course for the university that took it to the top Read More

John Evans Was a Champion of Innovative Medical Education

U of T's ninth president truly changed the world Read More

Town and Gown

A dynamic, world-class city and a top-ranked, global university have a lot to gain from each other, says U of T’s new president, Meric Gertler Read More

Students Katharine Ball and Mohamed Farid Abdel Hadi, President Meric Gertler, Chair of Governing Council Judy Goldring.

Welcome, President Gertler

U of T must strengthen local and global partnerships and enrich undergrad education, Gertler says in speech Read More

A Better University

At the end of David Naylor’s term as president, the student experience is stronger, research and innovation are booming and the global impact of Toronto alumni is greater than ever Read More

A Great Cause

David Naylor talks about the past eight years and his plans for the future Read More

Meric Gertler leaning on a desk in his office

Meet Our Next President

World-renowned urban expert Meric Gertler will succeed David Naylor and serve as U of T’s 16th president Read More

Claude Bissell oversaw a period of unprecedented growth at the University of Toronto

The Great Good Place

U of T's eighth president recognized the importance of the university's global reputation Read More

Sunny, external view of Robarts Library from the corner of Sussex Avenue and St. George Street

Claude Bissell’s final term as U of T president ended almost 40 years ago, but his remarkable contribution as a scholar, administrator and leader is recognized on the St. George Campus today, with buildings, portraits and other tributes honouring Bissell’s legacy Read More

Chilling with the President