60 Seconds with Barry Avrich
In his new memoir, the filmmaker and ad exec talks divas and Donny Osmond Read More
People
“We Remember Him with Pride”
U of T alum Walter Kohn rose above tragedy to earn a Nobel Prize in chemistry Read More
Thora Gerow Mentored Hundreds of Nurses
The U of T alumna was one of the first nurse practitioners in Ontario, and advocated for the women in her profession her entire life Read More
Portrait of a Serial Writer
By releasing his new book, chapter by chapter, online, author Hal Niedzviecki can interact with readers to learn what they like -- and what they don't Read More
Parenting Guide
Mary Elizabeth Picher helps new parents better understand how little ones learn and grow Read More
Life after Grad School
As more PhD graduates seek work outside of academia, U of T is creating opportunities for these highly knowledgeable students to develop professional skills Read More
A Guiding Hand
The thesis adviser plays a big role in every grad student’s life. Alice Hutton Sharp writes about how to make the most of this complex relationship Read More
Poll: Should Marijuana Be Completely Legalized in Canada?
"Yes!" say many U of T students, who believe the drug is less harmful than alcohol and cigarettes Read More
Everyone’s Campus Home
New warden John Monahan on the allure of Hart House Read More
The Air Up There
Tarek Ibrahim wants to make personal flying machines a reality Read More
All the Light We Cannot See
As New York actor Ben Mehl deals with vision loss, he finds brightness amongst the shadows Read More
Children of Earth and Sky
Guy Gavriel Kay's latest novel takes place during the European Renaissance Read More
You Can Accomplish a Lot When You’re Enjoying Yourself
How a design contest became a defining U of T moment for architect Monica Adair (MArch 2005) Read More
Small is Beautiful
David MacLean is creating a small-scale Toronto – his first step to miniaturizing the entire country Read More
Urban Angel
Judy Matthews and her husband have given $25 million to turn a stretch of derelict land under the Gardiner into a vibrant park Read More
A Force for Change in Her Time
Though she was a trained teacher, "Lib" Cranston found her true purpose volunteering Read More
A Late-in-Life Activist
For much of his life, Jack Hallam couldn’t be public with his sexual politics. And then, suddenly, he could Read More
Food Technologist
Irwin Adam Eydelnant blends his love of food with an advanced science degree and entrepreneurial outlook to come up with a completely new kind of work Read More
Choose Your Own Adventure
Markian Moyes updates a popular kind of kids’ book for the app generation Read More
A Canadian Hero for Mental Health
Twenty years ago, Michael Wilson witnessed the terrible impact of stigma around mental illness. He’s been working tirelessly to erase it ever since 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
Poll: When Do You Start Studying for Exams?
Many U of T students prefer to cram before an exam Read More
At the Heart of a Great Campaign
Volunteers make immeasurable contributions to the university’s fundraising efforts Read More
Bringing History to Light
Alumna Joan Randall helps bring historically important documents to U of T 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
Taking Off
You’ve heard of burlesque? Now, there’s nerdlesque Read More
Space Odyssey
Rocket scientist Natalie Panek designs technology bound for Mars Read More
Colombo’s Reach
Many of Singapore’s leaders are U of T grads, thanks to a unique scholarship Read More
Waste Not, Want Not
Andrew White’s company not only cleans bio-gas, but also produces fertilizer Read More
The Art of the Brew
Filmmaker Rock Baijnauth’s search for the perfect brew inspired Barista Read More
A Stroll into Marriage
Diana Addeo and Yan Cote chose to seal their future together on Philosopher’s Walk Read More
The Magic and Tragedy of Street Art
Alumna Fathima Mohiuddin takes her art to where the people are Read More
60 Seconds with Ariel Garten
Calming the monkey mind Read More
Serial Entrepreneur
To create your own business, Andrew Peek understands the importance of flexibility, risk-taking -- and play Read More
Your Daily Grub
U of T student club aims to convince the campus that eating bugs is healthy – for people and the planet 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
Forward Momentum
Student Alex Harold is a champion fundraiser for muscular dystrophy Read More
Grande Changement
Three National Ballet dancers go from the barre to the books 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
Poll: How Many Times a Week Do You Exercise?
Half of U of T students get less than the 150 minutes a week that's recommended Read More
Blue is Golden — and Silver, and Bronze
U of T students and alumni win 15 medals at the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games Read More
A Boost for Med School Diversity
A new course aims to get more black undergraduates on track for medical school by connecting them with Rhodes Scholar mentors Read More
The Medium and Her Message
Investigating attempts to communicate with the dead Read More
Standing for Truth
Alumna Dana Wagner aims to keep politicians honest during the federal election campaign Read More
Tree Hugger
Geography grad creates a whole new way to see the UTM grounds Read More
Roadmap for Life
Camilla Gibb's new book, This is Happy, reflects on past moments and intense grief and joy Read More
From Homework to Teamwork
For Anil Persaud and Cynthia Jairam-Persaud, meeting as first-years meant growing up together Read More
Cosmic Twins
Mercedes Richards unpacks an astronomical mystery Read More
Forging a Nation
Adrienne Alison's sculpture on Parliament Hill shows how cooperation and diversity won the War of 1812 Read More
Ninja Power!
Alumni nab deal with Playstation for video game N++ Read More
Champion for Human Rights
Renu Mandhane will shape the province as Ontario’s newest Human Rights Commissioner Read More
At Canada’s Own Jurassic Park
George Jacob is fascinated with museums: and is heading the new Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Alberta Read More
Film Translator
Anne Appathurai makes sure audiences understand foreign-language films – in less space than a tweet! Read More
Surf Scientist
Rob Brander put his specialized knowledge at the service of Australian surfers, and now a grateful nation calls him “Dr. Rip” Read More
Champion for Sport
Paracyclist Shelley Gautier competes for everyone with a disability Read More