Editor Extraordinaire
Francess Halpenny helped turn U of T into an academic publishing powerhouse Read More
In Memoriam
Martin Hunter Loved the Stage
The former artistic director of Hart House Theatre helped students tackle everything from Shakespeare to musicals 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
A Legacy of Mentorship
U of T creates memorial scholarship and chair in honour of alumnus Geoff Taber, who died tragically in a fire in 2016 Read More
Rose Wolfe Committed to a Life of Service
The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth Read More
Gerard Charles Frost Exemplified the “Greatest Generation”
A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community 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
Carl Mitchell’s Outstanding Service
Former president of the U of T Alumni Association has left a lasting impact Read More
Paula Goering Boldly Helped Those in Need
Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness Read More
Luella Massey Studio Theatre
A tribute to a much beloved administrator Read More
“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
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
Roy Ivor Hall
A U of T Mississauga residence is named after the Birdman of Mississauga 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
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
Remembering Joseph Rotman
He was a leading Canadian businessman and philanthropist, and one of U of T’s greatest champions 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
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
Dennis Smith Pioneered Biomaterials in Canada
Leading scientist brought together experts from chemistry, medicine and dentistry to advance innovative new field Read More
Mona Gauthier Revealed Estrogen’s Role in Breast and Ovarian Cancers
U of T scientist helped discover key factor in risk for breast, ovarian cancers Read More
In Memoriam: Michael Hough
The founder of landscape architecture at the University of Toronto was an eco-pioneer Read More
In Memoriam: Warren Goldring
Mutual-fund guru Warren Goldring was an outstanding volunteer and caring philanthropist at U of T Read More