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Side-by-side images of U of T's three campuses, seen from the air: Scarborough, St. George and Mississauga.

Jun 23, 2021 | Alumni

U of T grads celebrate virtual convocation with videos, artwork – and a profound sense of accomplishment

Vanessa Alfaro smiles as she rests her right hand on a tree in a park outside.

Jun 23, 2021 | Alumni

After a workplace accident, U of T Scarborough grad Vanessa Alfaro charted a new path to convocation

Alanna Pasche and Deanne Hupfield, wearing Indigenous regalia with fringe and embroidery, dance on the turf at Varsity Stadium.

Jun 22, 2021 | Campus

U of T hosts vaccine clinic powwow at Varsity Stadium

Harry LaForme, wearing his academic robes, speaks on video in front of a wooden desk and bookshelf.

Jun 22, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Harry LaForme, Canada’s first Indigenous appellate judge, receives honorary degree

Claire Kennedy smiles as she stands beside a painting of green hills.

Jun 22, 2021 | Alumni

Overseeing a 'small city': Alumna Claire Kennedy reflects on her time as chair of U of T's Governing Council

In Ottawa's House of Commons, women stand and applaud Riley Yesno. Caption reads: Daughters of the vote, Equal Voice Canada.

Jun 21, 2021 | Alumni

#UofTGrad21 video: Riley Yesno is a voice for Canada's "reconciliation generation"

Portrait of Krysta Cooke smiling.

Jun 21, 2021 | Alumni

U of T grad Krysta Cooke pursues a social work career in memory of her brother

Ikran Jama smiles while standing in a garden outside a stone building.

Jun 21, 2021 | Alumni

A Rhodes Scholar and student leader, U of T grad Ikran Jama brought her community into the classroom

Dancer Miyopin Cheechoo wears traditional clothing, including a large feather.

Jun 21, 2021 | Campus

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

Warren Washington, wearing academic robes, speaks on a video call from a room decorated with paintings.

Jun 21, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Pioneering climate change researcher Warren Washington receives honorary degree

Abigail Clapperton smiles while standing on a boardwalk in a forest.

Jun 21, 2021 | Alumni

'Chemistry is beautiful': Graduating student Abigail Clapperton earns top marks and top U of T science award

A formal portrait of Vivian Xie in her graduation robes.

Jun 21, 2021 | Alumni

Only 16, U of T grad Vivian Xie is a big fan of learning – as long as it’s fun

Portrait of Cédric Beaulac smiling.

Jun 18, 2021 | Alumni

With a PhD in stats, U of T grad Cédric Beaulac plans to teach, do research and explore video game design

A double image: Rajpreet Sidhu smiles, standing in a park. The cover of Quarantined Chefs: A community sourced cookbook.

Jun 18, 2021 | Alumni

UTSC grad Rajpreet Sidhu helps create a pandemic cookbook to connect people through food

A collage of 13 images showing students speaking on video from rooms, parks, and offices.

Jun 18, 2021 | Alumni

U of T grads celebrate their peers: "We're the Class of 2021!"

David Shore wears academic robes and speaks in front of a fireplace. On the mantel is his graduation picture as a young man.

Jun 18, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T alumnus David Shore, globally acclaimed television writer and producer, receives honorary degree

Chandrakant Shah, wearing academic robes, speaks on video from a living room with large plants.

Jun 17, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Chandrakant Shah, public health leader and equity champion, receives honorary degree

Cindy Njoki Kamau and Debora Oresajo smile together, wearing kente scarves that read: U of T Black Grad Class of 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 | Alumni

"Black excellence on full display": Black Grad returns to U of T with a virtual event

Kadeem Daley-Lewis smiles as he leans on a wall next to a garden.

Jun 16, 2021 | Alumni

‘It’s never too late’: U of T grad Kadeem Daley-Lewis completes degree he began more than a decade ago

Meric Gertler speaks on video in front of a banner that reads University of Toronto, #UofTGrad21, and utoronto.ca/convocation

Jun 16, 2021 | Campus

U of T President Meric Gertler invites the Class of 2021 to the virtual convocation ceremony

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