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An elaborately carved stone archway with the U of T crest at the apex.

Jun 2, 2020 | Campus

U of T expresses solidarity with the Black community

Alex Harold smiles and looks up as he sits outdoors with one hand on his wheelchair controls.

Jun 2, 2020 | Alumni

'I can proudly say I’m a U of T graduate': How Alex Harold defied the odds to earn his degree

Marcus Singleton sits in an empty lecture theatre, looking thoughtful.

Jun 1, 2020 | Alumni

Activist, hip-hop artist, educator: U of T grad Marcus Singleton shares his journey

Mariam Abeid smiles as she leans on an iron fence near a tree outdoors.

Jun 1, 2020 | Alumni

U of T grad – and mother of three – Mariam Abeid knows the value of an education: 'I had to fight for it'

Amanda Khan smiles as she looks up from her laptop while lying on her stomach on a grass lawn.

May 30, 2020 | Alumni

Overcoming prejudice and poverty: Meet U of T grad and 'doctor of the future' Amanda Khan

Maddy (Xiaoxiao) Zhang smiles as she leans on a reflecting wall in a sunny courtyard.

May 28, 2020 | Alumni

At age 18, U of T's youngest grad has accomplished more than most – and she's just getting started

Sara Imran smiles quietly while standing on a sunny street.

May 27, 2020 | Alumni

In addition to her studies, U of T grad finds time to support women in the workplace

Chika Oriuwa smiles happily, standing in front of a display about the history of Student Life at the Faculty of Medicine.

May 26, 2020 | Alumni

'The kind of doctor I want to be': U of T Medicine grad Chika Oriuwa on becoming an advocate for diversity

An envelope with the 2020 Eid stamp, featuring a star-shaped flower with Arabic calligraphy reading 'have a blessed festival'

May 22, 2020 | Campus

U of T professor helps Canada Post create Eid stamp to mark Muslim holidays

A completed jigsaw puzzle showing a view of the stairs and front of the Sidney Smith building.

May 22, 2020 | Research

Order amid chaos? U of T researcher on why puzzles became a popular pandemic pastime

A woman wearing headphones kneels on a yoga mat in a living room.

May 20, 2020 | Campus

'Connecting our community': U of T launches #StayHome hub

Lisa Strug sits on a chair between fridges and other lab equipment.

May 20, 2020 | Research

U of T researchers help lead national effort to explore role of genes in COVID-19

A man jogs along an empty country road under a wide sunny sky.

May 20, 2020 | Campus

Taking up running during COVID-19? U of T track coach shares his tips for beginners

A gloved hand gently dusts the elaborate gold head of U of T's ceremonial mace.

May 19, 2020 | Alumni

Historic U of T convocation ceremony to 'recognize strength and incredible talents' of Class of 2020

Mayor John Tory, wearing a mask and gloves, listens to a man wearing a hoodie with the words GlobalMedic on it.

May 18, 2020 | Campus

Alumni at forefront of U of T Scarborough partnership to help local food banks

A screenshot of the Indaggo website shows an illustration of a man in a mask delivering a box to a masked doctor.

May 15, 2020 | Alumni

How a U of T alumni startup pivoted to helping health service providers find critical medical supplies

A 3D illustration of the coronavirus shows a sphere with Y-shaped protusions all over it.

May 15, 2020 | Research

U of T study finds treatment with antiviral quickens recovery of COVID-19 patients

Portrait of Vijay Shahani smiling.

May 13, 2020 | Alumni

U of T alumnus leads team working to identify potential drugs to target SARS-CoV-2

May 12, 2020 | Alumni

Alumni Attitude Survey

The letters U of T appear superimposed across Toronto's lakefront skyline, with the sun setting.

May 11, 2020 | Campus

'Generosity and courage': President Meric Gertler on how U of T community has responded to COVID-19

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