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People walk through a crowded, open-air market, between roughly-built shacks, as vendors display food in baskets and sacks.
Jun 4, 2019 | Alumni

U of T grads conduct women-focused, on-the-ground research in world’s largest refugee settlement  

Justice Rosalie Abella wears her formal Supreme Court Robe.
Jun 3, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Human rights champion Rosalie Abella will win the Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award 

Setsuko Thurlow smiles, weating academic robes and standing against a wood-panelled wall.
Jun 3, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

‘Be agents of change’: anti-nuclear activist Setsuko Thurlow receives U of T honorary degree. Watch her Convocation address 

Katie Taylor, wearing academic robes, speaks at a lectern.
Jun 3, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T honorary degree recipient Kathleen Taylor encourages grads to "lead through the power of example." Watch her Convocation address 

Elsie McGill smiles and looks out a window while wearing academic robes--and cat-eye glasses--in 1973.
Jun 3, 2019 | Alumni

"Queen of the Hurricanes" Elsie MacGill and other U of T history-makers from convocations past 

David Naylor smiles while leaning on a polished conference table in a large boardroom, decorated with painted portraits and old-fashioned chairs.
May 31, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T President Emeritus and honorary degree recipient David Naylor tells grads "life is a team sport." Watch his Convocation address 

George Alevizos sits in his wheelchair, looking thoughtful, in the spotlight on a bare stage.
May 29, 2019 | Alumni

As seen on Star Trek: George Alevizos is changing the channel on representation in film and television 

A student in academic robes steps out of line to high five a friend as graduates walk along King's College Circle to Convocation Hall.
May 28, 2019 | Campus

Five things you should know about U of T’s convocation traditions 

Carlos Menezes smiles as he stands in front of a forklift in a warehouse with one hand in his pocket.
May 28, 2019 | Alumni

U of T alumnus uses automation, robotics to keep Canadian Tire's operations rolling 

A banner reading "U of T Alumni Reunion" hangs between pillars outside Convocation Hall. (photo by Kimberly Lyn)
May 24, 2019 | Alumni

From AI to video games: Learning continues ‘stress-free’ at Alumni Reunion 2019  

In June 1926, hundreds of people in formal clothes and hats chat in groups on a lawn by a tent and trees.
May 24, 2019 | Campus

Check out these archival photos from 150 years of U of T convocations  

Andrew James Paterson leans on the windowsill of an old-fashioned, open window.
May 24, 2019 | Alumni

Meet mixed-media artist Andrew James Paterson, recent winner of a Governor General’s Award 

Patrick and Curtis Sobchak smile, facing each other, while standing in a covered walkway of golden stone.
May 23, 2019 | Alumni

In law and medicine, twins and soon-to-be U of T graduates advocate for Indigenous representation 

Three women wearing Alumni Reunion T-shirts smile from behind a registration desk.
May 17, 2019 | Alumni

Check off your Alumni Reunion bucket list! 

Post-doc Michael Floros smiles while posing next to a giant cheque for $20,000.
May 17, 2019 | Alumni

U of T 'bone tape' startup takes home international prize 

A collage of letters in different colours. (photo via iStock)
May 15, 2019 | Research

Colourful language: U of T alumna and colleagues discover enhanced language learning in synesthetes 

Dr. Howard Petroff smiles as he stands by the edge of the Raptors' basketball court.
May 10, 2019 | Alumni

Meet the U of T Faculty of Medicine alumnus who keeps the Raptors in the game 

Joanna Luo smiles and holds a pink macaron cookie over one eye, while sitting at an outdoor cafe.
May 10, 2019 | Alumni

Influencer Joanna Luo is creator of Chinese website that looks at having fun in Toronto and beyond 

Alex Grbic smiles while standing in front of a staircase in an indoor atrium (photo by Liz Do).
May 7, 2019 | Alumni

"What a great place to be working in AI": Why this U of T alumnus left Silicon Valley for Toronto's tech scene 

A close-up shot of delicate cherry blossoms with U of T's Robarts Library in the background.
May 6, 2019 | Campus

Come see the cherry blossoms at U of T this week  

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