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Through his work with the China Project, professor A. Ka Tat Tsang has spread his valuable knowledge of social work throughout the world.

“I believe that to be an artist, you need great technique, a great understanding of the past and a vision for the future,” says conjuror and former lawyer David Ben.

In the scales of justice, Edward Greenspan carries some weight. But there’s more to Greenspan than courtroom drama.

When humanitarian Heather Johnston says she loves U of T you know it is heartfelt – her family has been attending for five generations.

Imagine a popular playwright who doubles as an advocate for literacy in mathematics. No need to imagine: John Mighton is for real.

Joy Fielding sent a story she wrote to a magazine when she was eight years old. Luckily, being rejected by Jack and Jill didn’t deter her.

By mid adolescence, Margaret Atwood knew she wanted to be a writer. The world is thankful she came to that awakening early on.

Margaret MacMillan tells students if they follow their intellectual passions and keep learning, they’ll boldly go across boundaries.

Michael Ondaatje would probably growl at you if you called him a literary lion. But he would have a hard time denying it.

Rohinton Mistry is the only author ever to have all his novels shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.

If more people were to listen when Dr. Samantha Nutt speaks, the world would be a safer place. Fewer children would suffer.

Sheila Heti can talk about "how should a person be?" But it's really better for people to read what she writes about it.

Vincent Lam wanted to be an author as well as a physician. Turns out you can achieve international acclaim in both fields.