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Michael Wilson and U of T President Meric Gertler at Wilson's last convocation as chancellor in June (photo by Steve Frost)

Feb 11, 2019 | Alumni

"A role model to us all": Remembering Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson was first elected chancellor of U of T for a three-year term in 2012 and renewed for a second term of three years in 2015 – the maximum allowed by the University of Toronto Act (photo by Tim Fraser)

Feb 11, 2019 | Alumni

Heartfelt tributes to Michael Wilson recount his compassion, leadership and advocacy

Michael Wilson, in June at his final convocation as Chancellor. His message to graduates that day: "Give back" (photo by Steve Frost)

Feb 10, 2019 | Alumni

University of Toronto mourns death of Chancellor Emeritus Michael Wilson

A recent study by Deb Raji and researchers at the MIT Media Lab shows a need for stronger evaluation practices of AI products to mitigate gender and racial biases (photo by Liz Do)

Feb 10, 2019 | Research

AI facial-recognition technology has built-in bias. Student Deb Raji is holding companies accountable

Tracy L. Spurrier, who is working on her PhD in U of T's department of Near and Middle Eastern civilizations, is one of four winners of the inaugural University of Toronto Libraries' Graduate Student Exhibition Award (photo by Perry King)

Feb 8, 2019 | Research

How a U of T researcher discovered a lost Mesopotamian queen – without leaving the library

U of T President Meric Gertler said it was fitting to host a citizenship ceremony at U of T, which “like Canada itself reflects the diversity of the world” (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Feb 6, 2019 | Campus

Hundreds receive their Canadian citizenship at Convocation Hall ceremony

U of T's Anna Shternshis and a group of musicians have been nominated for a Grammy for their world music album Yiddish Glory, based on material created by amateur authors during the Second World War (photo by Perry King)

Feb 6, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Songs from the past: U of T researcher's work leads to Grammy nomination

Steven Bailey and Emily Ling of Academic + Campus Events in the Lee & Margaret Lau Auditorium (photo by Romi Levine)

Feb 5, 2019 | Campus

Classroom 2.0: How U of T is creating innovative, accessible learning spaces

Former chief librarian Robert Blackburn, seen here in October, 2017 at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library for the 125th anniversary of U of T Libraries, turned 100 on Feb. 3 (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)

Feb 4, 2019 | Alumni

Alumnus Robert Blackburn turns 100

An aerial photograph over Nunavut, taken en route to Canadian Forces Station Alert from a CC-177 Globemaster aircraft on June 10, 2016 (photo by Belinda Groves, Task Force Imagery Technician courtesy of Department of National Defence)

Feb 1, 2019 | Research

U of T researchers to design microsatellites for Arctic monitoring

Rochelle Allan, left, acting manager of the Indigenous Initiatives Office, views the language installation -- five boards made from traditional wood and carved with Indigenous languages -- with U of T law students (photo by Lucianna Ciccocioppo)

Feb 1, 2019 | Alumni

Alumni support Indigenous languages art installation at U of T's Faculty of Law

Jon Johnson, an assistant professor, teaching stream, at Woodsworth College, sees the city through the lens of the Indigenous stories he has spent most of his career collecting, studying and sharing (photo by Chris Sasaki)

Jan 30, 2019 | Research

Seeing Toronto through a lens of Indigenous stories: 13,000 years of history come to life

Photo of the book "Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala", which weighs a whopping 38 pounds and features life-sized illustrations of orchids (photo by Romi Levine)

Jan 29, 2019 | Campus

U of T alumna creates an oasis of nature with Fisher Library exhibit

A visitor picks up promotional material at the U of T exhibitor booth at last fall's Ontario Universities' Fair. More Ontario high school students, domestic and international, ranked U of T first in applications (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)

Jan 28, 2019 | Campus

U of T's high rankings translating to more "first choices" in university applications

Whether you're browsing social media sites or checking your work email, there are ways to protect your data online (photo by rawpixel via Unsplash)

Jan 28, 2019 | Research

From phishing scams to compromised passwords: U of T cyber security expert on how to stay safe online

Convocation Hall glows at dusk. The banner reads: Congratulations to all our graduates.

Jan 28, 2019 | Campus

For Convocation Hall, a renovation without disruption

Anne Innis Dagg, seen here at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago feeding a giraffe (photo by Elaisa Vargas)

Jan 24, 2019 | Alumni

The woman who loves giraffes: Pioneering alumna researcher Anne Dagg featured in new documentary

The creators of the Fian Bar, from left: Michael Wu, Parham Chinikar, Marawan Gamal and Luke Kyne (photo by Erin Howe)

Jan 23, 2019 | Alumni

How to wash your hands: U of T alum and student startup aims to solve major health-care problem

Randy Boyagoda, English professor and principal and vice-president of U of T’s University of St. Michael’s College (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Jan 22, 2019 | Alumni

Video: Randy Boyagoda on multiculturalism in literature and his novel Original Prin

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health Outreach and Access Program team (from left to right): Jonathan Hood, Ryan Hinds, Holly Beth Lievonen, Charlotte Lombardo, Emily Seto, and Annette Paul (photo by Rebecca Biason)

Jan 21, 2019 | Alumni

From the gridiron to health care: Former CFL player – and U of T alumnus – Ryan Hinds is making an impact

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