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William Troost stands outside Simcoe Hall, wearing academic robes.

Jun 18, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Alumnus William Troost receives honorary degree for philanthropy, support of students. Watch his Convocation address

Buffy Sainte-Marie smiles mischievously as she looks through a crowd of dons, wearing academic robes.

Jun 17, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Singer, activist, philanthropist Buffy Sainte-Marie receives U of T honorary degree. Watch her Convocation address

Mother and daughter enjoying ice cream sandwiches in front of Convocation Hall

Jun 14, 2019 | Alumni

Alumni Reunion welcomes thousands of U of T grads back to campus

Elspeth Arbow makes finger guns as she stands on Front Campus in her academic robes and large sunglasses.

Jun 13, 2019 | Alumni

"Too stubborn to stop": Elspeth Arbow graduates after overcoming second double-lung transplant

Ted Chamberlain looks serious as he stands on stage at Convocation in academic robes.

Jun 13, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Scholar and Indigenous rights advocate Ted Chamberlin receives U of T honorary degree: Watch his Convocation address

Lorna Goodison smiles while standing an a podium and wearing academic robes.

Jun 12, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Jamaica’s Poet Laureate Lorna Goodison receives U of T honorary degree. Watch her Convocation address

Portrait of Deb Raji laughing.

Jun 12, 2019 | Alumni

Meet six women on U of T Engineering's "Grads to Watch 2019" list

Sasha Weiditch, in lab coat and safety goggles, next to shelves crowded with lab gear, chemicals, sticky notes and posters.

Jun 12, 2019 | Alumni

Scientist on soapbox: How social media made one U of T grad a better scientist

Judy Goldring smiles and claps as she stands at a podium, wearing academic robes.

Jun 10, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Judy Goldring urges grads to "engage actively in your community." Watch her Convocation address

Oscar Peterson plays a grand piano on stage at Convocation Hall, surrounded by professors in academic robes.

Jun 10, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

From Roberta Bondar to Oscar Peterson: Here are 12 famous honorary degree recipients from U of T convocations past

A don lifts the academic hood over Alan Bernstein's head as Chancellor Patten and President Gertler applaud.

Jun 10, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

"Young people have never been more important": Pioneering health researcher Alan Bernstein receives U of T honorary degree. Watch his Convocation address

Rose Patten and Meric Gertler smile and clap, wearing academic robes.

Jun 9, 2019 | Alumni

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Noura AliJizawi smiles and holds out her hands as she stands on Front Campus in her graduation gown.

Jun 7, 2019 | Alumni

"You cannot defeat me": U of T grad Noura Al-Jizawi, a leader of the Syrian uprising, takes on a new challenge

Michael Moldaver, wearing academic robes, smiles from the podium at Convocation Hall.

Jun 6, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Justice Michael Moldaver urges grads to "go forward with confidence." Watch his Convocation address

Mohammad Ali Amini smiles while leaning on a railing near the sun-drenched wall of a building.

Jun 6, 2019 | Alumni

U of T pharmacy grad co-founded startup that promises to help detect and treat cancers

Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, wearing traditional Nigerian clothing, speaks before a United Nations microphone.

Jun 6, 2019 | Alumni

U of T alumnus Tijjani Muhammad-Bande elected president of UN General Assembly

People laugh together as they sit in the audience for U of T's Black Graduation ceremony.

Jun 6, 2019 | Campus

‘A sense of belonging’: Third annual Black Graduation event to be held at U of T Mississauga

Gabriela Luna Vélez gestures while talking in front of a display of architectural drawings.

Jun 5, 2019 | Alumni

"I had to do something": U of T urban design grad helps Ecuador hometown rebuild after earthquake

Emily Wright smiles at her service dog Kailey, who sits in Emily's lap with paws on Emily's shoulders.

Jun 5, 2019 | Alumni

U of T grad Emily Wright draws on experiences – and service dog – to teach students about empathy, homelessness

Carlo Fidani, wearing academic robes, speaks at a lectern in Convocation Hall.

Jun 5, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Carlo Fidani made a lasting impact on local health care. Watch his Convocation address

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