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Karlie Nordstrom standing in front of an Indigenous painting of animals and trees in the foreground and the outline of a city and concentric circles of different colours in the background

See You in Court

Raising the number of Indigenous lawyers and judges will require more financial support for Indigenous law students Read More

Jialiang Zhu standing next to a sunflower patch

Come From Away

These seven international students and alumni are among the thousands who contribute to scholarly and cultural life at U of T Read More

Four framed portraits of a married couple, two friends, a dog and a child

What Are You Most Thankful For Right Now?

We asked 100 students. This is what they told us Read More

Elizabeth Assefa, Marin MacLeod and Natalie Boychuk posing for an outdoor photo in Jordan

In Jordan, a Realization: Reaching Refugees is Complicated

The Munk School is sending students abroad to see how organizations connect with the world’s most vulnerable people Read More

Dentistry students practicing at their work stations

How U of T Dentistry Is Helping Patients in Need

Sadia Sharif was a single mom who couldn’t afford a root canal. Then she learned about the Access to Care Fund Read More

Bahia Marks and two youths crossing an intersection in St. James Town

Giving Youth a Say in Their Community

Daniels Scholar Bahia Marks is exploring how young people can bring about neighbourhood change Read More

A small moose made out of wool stands on a wooden table next to a gramophone

The Things They Carried

Students far from home show us the keepsakes that comfort them Read More

Roommates Catherine Finlayson, 61 (left) and 18-year old U of T student Zoe Butcher (right) are part of the Toronto HomeShare Pilot Project where university students are paired with senior-citizens who have a spare room in their homes. Students are expected to help out around the house doing chores and light housework in return for subsidized rent

Roomies with a Twist

A new home-sharing program is matching students with seniors to help them save on housing costs – and, just maybe, bond over Netflix Read More

Why Do So Many Students Suffer From Imposter Syndrome?

New U of T research suggests ways to combat feeling like a fraud Read More

Wen-Do expert Arij Elmi stands in a playground

Wen-Do Warrior

Arij Elmi gained the courage to speak up against racist comments after studying self-defense. Now she teaches other women to do the same Read More

A owman on a bicycle rides alongside a Toronto streetcar

Which Issue Matters Most in Toronto’s Election?

We asked 100 students. This is what they told us Read More

Off Script

Ayisha Lineo Gariba doesn’t play by the rules – while making films or while running her business Read More

Close up photo of Mitchel Ferraro in the ready position at the start of a race.

The (Virtual) Shape of Water

Varsity Blues swimmers competed against a team in Britain – but neither left their own country Read More

Illustration of a newspaper, plate of breakfast and coffee on the left (35% yes) and a cellphone showing a picture of a plate of breakfast and coffee on the right (65% no).

Have You Ever Done a Digital Detox?

Many students say no, but add that coursework doesn’t allow them to Read More

Nursing student Emma Taylor (a pseudonym) pictured at U of T's Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

With a Student in Crisis, a Faculty Rallies

In an instant, Emma’s hopes of becoming a nurse were dashed. Could she make the journey back? Read More

Close up shot of Deanna Lentini wearing a sweater with the words

Is Ending Homelessness in Toronto Possible?

For Fix the 6ix founder Deanna Lentini, it’s a mission Read More

Photo of 100 female U of T students in front of a building on Parliament Hill.

Women Are in the House!

A unique U of T program that takes 100 female students to Parliament Hill aims to encourage more women to enter politics Read More

Notebooks and chemistry glassware in a wastebasket on left (42%: Yes), and globe with the label

Poll: Have You Ever Switched Majors?

Many students change programs to pursue newfound interests Read More

Head shot of Celeste Yim in a dark space in front of stained glass window

The Serious Business of Being Funny

Trinity College student Celeste Yim is on a mission to get students laughing Read More

Deborah Solomon, wearing a flower-patterned dress, standing with tree leaves out of focus in the background

On a Mission of Compassion

The recipient of a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, Deborah Emilia Solomon wants to devote her engineering career “to the service of others” Read More

Musician Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk, wearing the colourful woven sash that’s a hallmark of Métis culture, thinks disputes over cultural appropriation could one day end up in court. Photo: Ian Patterson.

An Indigenous Musician Turns to the Law

First-year student Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk is interested in how cultural appropriation affects Aboriginal artists Read More

Khaled Almilaji standing in front of a brick wall, with open pillars on the left

For this Syrian Grad Student, a Fresh Start

Denied re-entry into the U.S. to complete his studies in public health, Khaled Almilaji finds a warm welcome at U of T Read More

Muhaddisah Batool sitting in a seat in an empty theatre

Taking Centre Stage

As the theatre world grapples with change, U of T Mississauga student Muhaddisah Batool prepares for the spotlight Read More

Photo of Gabriela Stafford running in a race at the World Championships in London.

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Varsity Blues’ Gabriela Stafford on her success as a track star Read More

Illustration of a couch (30%, $0), tent (20%, $1-$800), house (31%, $801-$1,200) and condominium (19%, More than $1,200)

Poll: How Much Do You Spend Monthly on Housing?

Many U of T students live with roomies to manage the rent Read More

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" Read More

Backup member Ailin Xi overlooking U of T's Iron Chef team while they are working in the kitchen

Student Chefs Do Battle

Tasty appetizer earns U of T second place in international cooking competition Read More

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 Read More

Adam Sheikh, a student at the Munk School of Global Affairs, is helping migrant workers in the Gulf region stay cool

Munk One Students Think Locally, Act Globally

The Munk School of Global Affairs encourages students to apply what they learn to a global issue they’re passionate about. Sometimes it saves lives Read More

“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 Read More

Paigs Zhang (centre) with donors Roslyn and Murray Herst.

Double the Impact of a Donation

U of T is extending the Boundless Promise Matching Program, which supports students financially Read More

UTSC’s Imani Academic Mentorship Program helped Jenny Charitable believe in herself. Now she pays it forward as a mentor to other Scarborough teens.

Mentors Are Giving Students Confidence in Themselves

Jenny Charitable and many others have received a university education they thought was out of reach, thanks to U of T Scarborough’s Imani program Read More

Infographic showing some statistics that describe who the new undergraduates are and where they come from

The Class of 2020

U of T's newest undergraduates: Who they are and where they're from Read More

Open Book

The Human Library Project: This U of T grad student shared her story and a painful truth Read More

Illustration of a book and e-reader (31% Depends), stack of books with a mug of coffee on top and paper notes (49% Print), and a laptop with a pair of glasses on top (20% Online)

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 Read More

Photo of Sylvia Mwangi in front of a classroom chalkboard

Returning to Africa

U of T MasterCard Foundation scholar Sylvia Mwangi hopes to improve health care in Kenya Read More

Close-up photo of Stephanie Gaglione with a blue, feathered mask

Oxford Bound

Rhodes Scholar Stephanie Gaglione is interested in vaccine development Read More

Illustration of four hands holding up from 1 to 4 fingers with a percentage above each hand (1 finger - 28%, 2 fingers - 49%, 3 fingers - 19%, 4 fingers - 4%)

Poll: How Many Languages Do You Speak?

U of T students typically know at least two. That’s deux, dos, or dois Read More

Antarctica Bound

Rhodes Scholar Jessica Phillips wants to help protect the continent’s ecosystem – and its penguins Read More

Photo of King's College Circle with the Medical Science Building, CN Tower and Convocation Hall on top and a mirror image on the bottom

Campus Reflections

A Faculty of Music alum reimagines an iconic view of U of T Read More

Illustration of a cell phone with social media icons and percentages: Facebook - 69%, Twitter - 11%, Instagram - 7%, Snapchat - 2%, Other - 11%

Poll: What Social Media Platform Do You Spend the Most Time On?

Students favour Facebook for connecting with family and friends Read More

Art’s Healing Power

A residential schools assignment led student Lisa Boivin to take up digital painting Read More

Ruling the Pool

Olympic-bound Kylie Masse’s extraordinary ascent to the top of women’s swimming Read More

Illustration of woman's face surrounded by Toronto city scape and symbols of career opportunities

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