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U of T alumna Jayna Hefford scores a goal for team Canada (KPE archives)

Nov 13, 2018 | Alumni

Varsity Blues alum Jayna Hefford inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

U of T's Multi-Faith Centre, in Koffler House, was founded through the effort of students who approached the university’s senior administration in the mid-1990s. It is celebrating its 10th anniversary (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)

Nov 12, 2018 | Campus

Celebrating U of T's "rich mosaic" of religions: Multi-Faith Centre marks its 10th anniversary

Elena Kagan speaks with U of T students who were part of the ceremony procession (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Nov 12, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan receives U of T honorary degree

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland looks on during a service of remembrance at the University of Toronto's downtown campus (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Nov 11, 2018 | Campus

In pictures: Wind, rain add to solemn atmosphere at U of T Remembrance Day events

About to dance the tango or just graduated from U of T? (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Nov 10, 2018 | Alumni

Welcome new alumni! Fall convocation in photos

Rachel McKenna-Marshall of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design with paintings based on photographs she took of her friends under water

Nov 9, 2018 | Alumni

Meet five impressive graduating students who got the most of their U of T experience

George Myhal was awarded Thursday a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, for his service to the university as a mentor, donor and volunteer (photo by Steve Frost)

Nov 9, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

More than ever, the world needs leaders and problem-solvers, says alumnus George Myhal in his convocation address

“If you do something really well and you love doing it and you know that it has a purpose,” it becomes a mission, says Convocation head marshal Paul Babiak (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Nov 8, 2018 | Campus

Putting his dramatic skills to work: Paul Babiak, convocation head marshal (video)

Scott Allan Orr, who graduated from U of T in 2014 with a degree in chemical and environmental engineering, is now a lecturer at Oxford University ( photo by Kaunas Art House)

Nov 7, 2018 | Alumni

Neither upbeat nor sombre: U of T alumnus commissioned to compose new carillon piece to mark First World War

From left: William Downe, U of T Chancellor Rose Patten and President Meric Gertler at Tuesday's convocation ceremony (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Nov 7, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

William Downe, leading advocate for gender equality in business, receives honorary degree from U of T

John Horton, pictured here on a ski trip in British Columbia in 2013, is believed to be the oldest member of the University of Toronto's 2018 graduating class (photo courtesy of John Horton)

Nov 7, 2018 | Alumni

A history of hope: U of T's oldest graduate on his studies and receiving a degree at 80

Rose Patten enters Convocation Hall with U of T President Gertler in advance of the robing ceremony. Her husband Tom Di Giacomo is second from the left (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Nov 6, 2018 | Campus

"Diligence, focus and passion": Rose Patten is installed as U of T's 34th chancellor

An illustrated cover of a volume of the Varsity's wartime supplement (image courtesy of U of T Archives)

Nov 6, 2018 | Campus

12 objects that tell the story of U of T during the Great War

Martha Cedeño (left) and her daughter Claudia Sánchez graduated today with bachelor's degrees in science. They are international students from Ecuador (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Nov 5, 2018 | Alumni

Graduation is a family affair for Ecuadorean mother, daughter and son

Donnelly Centre researchers Thomas Gonatopoulos-Pournatzis (left) and Professor Benjamin Blencowe used the powerful gene editing tool CRISPR to help identify the genes (photo courtesy of the Donnelly Centre)

Nov 5, 2018 | Research

U of T researchers discover genetic network linked to autism

"I decided to pursue occupational therapy because compassion was evident in the client-centred practice of the profession," says Tsering Wangmo, who is graduating this fall (all photos by Julia Soudat)

Nov 4, 2018 | Alumni

Why I chose this career path: Meet three women graduating from the Faculty of Medicine this fall

'It's been wonderful and quite surprising': Emmanuela Alimlim is graduating this fall with an undergraduate degree in economics and minors in environmental studies and environmental geography (photo by Romi Levine)

Nov 2, 2018 | Alumni

New grad Emmanuela Alimlim: from a family of 12 kids in a Kenyan village to helping other women get an education

A local school choir made up of different faiths and cultures sing during the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions, in Melbourne, Australia. Toronto is hosting the event beginning Thursday (photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Nov 1, 2018 | Alumni

"A higher level of spiritual consciousness:" U of T alumni at the Parliament of the World's Religions

Members of the U of T community gathered for a vigil outside of University College October 30, 2018 (photo by Romi Levine)

Oct 31, 2018 | Campus

‘I refuse to walk in this world afraid’: U of T community remembers Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims

A group of children in their classroom in the village of Kpalong, 50 kilometres outside Tamale in northern Ghana (photo by Marcus Valance/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Oct 31, 2018 | Research

As Ghana gets ready to set standards for child nutrition, U of T researcher shares his expertise on brain health and nutrition

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