Winter 2014

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Feature stories on new U of T president Meric Gertler and his plans for the university, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and the future of post-secondary education, and a professor who aims to reduce malnutrition worldwide.

In This Issue

Photo of Meric Gertler

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

Photo of Teefy Hall.

Teefy Hall

John Read Teefy was the driving force behind the affiliation of St. Michael's College with U of T Read More

Photo of Aisha Ahman.

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

Photo of an elderly woman looking pensively out a window.

Aging Cities

Global population of seniors will triple by 2050, creating challenges for urban planners, report says Read More

Photos of Jim and Sheila Latime: one of their wedding and one current, years later.

Learning Together

For Jim and Sheila Latimer of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, a shared commitment to education helped cement their five-decade bond Read More

Laura Inward (left) and teammate Wanda Guenette in Torino in 2013.

Golden Glow

Alumna Laura Inward outclassed all competition in beach volleyball at the World Masters Games in August Read More