‘I Believe in You’
Professor Christina Guzzo has a message for the next generation of women in science Read More
People
The Costs of Extraction
Prof. Kristen Bos investigates how pollution has affected – and continues to affect – Indigenous communities Read More
Where Kindness Rules
For professor Fiona Rawle, compassionate teaching is the bedrock for student success Read More
Reading the Mind
U of T Mississauga psychology professor Keisuke Fukuda studies how the brain makes memories – and why it sometimes fails Read More
Charting Hip Hop’s Course
Professor Mark V. Campbell grew up during the early years of rap music. Now, he is helping preserve Canadian hip-hop culture for future generations Read More
A Path Out of Poverty
U of T Mississauga professor Jerry Flores says caring teachers inspired him to seek better opportunities in life. Now, he wants to do the same for others Read More
His Message to Students? I Persevered, and So Can You
Born visually impaired, Prof. Daniel Zingaro connects with students by sharing his own trials at school – and his triumphs Read More
The Power of Touch
When Prof. Rhonda McEwen learned that her daughter was on the autism spectrum, she began to think about communications technology in new ways Read More
What Is Music When Almost Everything Can Be Music?
Prof. Eliot Britton tests the limits of what it means to be a composer in the 21st century Read More
Fadi Masoud Wants to Save Our Cities from Flooding
In Toronto’s transforming waterfront, he sees the beginnings of a more resilient urban form Read More
A Heart of Courage
As director of U of T’s First Nations House, Rodney Bobiwash fought for the rights of Indigenous people. He also embodied the Anishinaabe virtues of humility and approachability Read More
Placing Counsellors Where Students Need Them
Mental health services are now offered at more than 20 faculties and colleges Read More
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 Read More
Jack Canfield Kept an Open Mind
A passionate Wittgenstein scholar, he also pursued a spiritual practice in the Zen tradition Read More
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 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
The Inner Lives of Gang Members
Professor Randol Contreras spends time with the Maravilla in Los Angeles 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
Paula Goering Boldly Helped Those in Need
Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness 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
Where Every Day Is Throwback Thursday
Karen Suurtamm helps bring the U of T Archives to students raised on social media Read More
Everyone’s Campus Home
New warden John Monahan on the allure of Hart House Read More
A Life in Blue and White
From champion student athlete to UTSC’s principal: Bruce Kidd ushers in a new era at the university’s eastern campus Read More
Literary Detective
Phyllis Grosskurth was one of Canada’s best biographers, and one of University College’s first female English professors Read More
Andrew John Becker Helped Identify Stem Cells
His work also enabled researchers to identify, map and sequence genes Read More
A World-Leading “Cities” University
U of T’s new urban advisers will forge stronger links between university and city and expand opportunities for students Read More
Finding Calm in Anxious Times
The Munk School’s new director seeks ways to answer some of humanity’s most nerve-wracking questions Read More
Better Ways to Learn
Susan McCahan is leading the charge to reimagine undergrad education at U of T 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
Toronto’s Beating Heart
With the Toronto Poetry Map, a U of T English professor and Toronto Public Library unveil a whole new way to view the city Read More
How a Singer Got His Voice Back
Ron Husmann lost his voice due to MS and didn’t sing for 28 years. Then he learned how to harness his brain’s own healing power Read More
A+ in Selfies
A UTSC anthropology assignment gives students a new view of the selfie Read More
Meet U of T’s First Muslim Chaplain
Amjad Tarsin helps students with the spiritual dimension of their lives Read More
Perfecting the Knuckleball
A team of U of T engineering students has designed a machine that can throw baseball’s most difficult pitch Read More
A Tribute to Former U of T President John Evans
"We have lost a great and passionate Canadian who believed this country had much to offer a troubled world" Read More
What is Real?
Philosophy prof Ian Hacking’s ideas about science earn him $800,000 prize Read More
Robert Remis Was a Pioneer in HIV-AIDS Research
He made it his life's mission to track and prevent AIDS, saving countless lives Read More
Erik Spicer was a Great Librarian
He modernized Canada‘s Library of Parliament, then helped other countries to do the same Read More
Fair and Impartial
After more than 50 years at the University of Toronto, Joan E. Foley is well positioned to see the big picture – which is exactly what you want in an Ombudsperson Read More
Bernard Etkin Helped Save the Apollo 13 Crew
The professor of aerospace engineering, a beloved mentor to generations of engineers, also helped develop the Avro Arrow and even checked the aerodynamics of Toronto City Hall Read More
Farewell to the Master
Outgoing Massey College master John Fraser decodes the unusual traditions and unique contributions of U of T’s only graduate college Read More
Dennis Smith Pioneered Biomaterials in Canada
Leading scientist brought together experts from chemistry, medicine and dentistry to advance innovative new field Read More
In Memoriam: Richard Simeon
A talent for building bridges made Simeon a sought-after advisor on federalism Read More
In Memoriam: Joan Lax
Joan Lax made her mark in a male-dominated profession Read More
Pink Is for Hope
More than 17,000 supported CIBC's Run for the Cure, held at U of T in October Read More
The Price of War
International aid fuels corruption in a conflict zone and may keep war going, says political science professor Aisha Ahmad Read More
In Memoriam: Anthony Pawson
Targeted drugs exist because Pawson discovered how cells communicate Read More
In Memoriam: Ernest Sirluck
Renowned Milton scholar spearheaded plan to build Robarts Library Read More
Path of Excellence
Outgoing provost Cheryl Misak on U of T: "We need to preserve this gem" Read More
In Memoriam: J.N. Patterson Hume
As a co-founder of the computer science department, Hume helped usher in the Information Age Read More
In Memoriam: Roxana Ng
Roxana Ng's focus on human rights and social justice shaped the field of immigration studies Read More
Search and Discovery
If you think Google has made doing scholarly research a cinch, U of T’s chief librarian Larry Alford has news for you Read More
In Memoriam: Michael Hough
The founder of landscape architecture at the University of Toronto was an eco-pioneer Read More
In Memoriam: Robert Madden
Robert Madden believed that teaching was the art of sharing knowledge Read More
The Unsure Thing
The conditions for entrepreneurs in Canada are good, says Rotman professor Will Mitchell. It’s our attitude that needs work Read More
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
Someone to Watch Over Us
Victoria welcomes back a familiar face Read More