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Volunteer & Awards Stories

A group of people in masks sit in rows in a library room. They wear academic gowns with orange decorations.

Apr 12, 2022 | Volunteer & Awards

‘Excited, nervous and happy’: African Scholars Awards recipients celebrated at in-person ceremony

Convocation Hall in the centre of the St. George campus, on a sunny day.

Apr 7, 2022 | Volunteer & Awards

The 2022 Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding members of the U of T community

Victoria College's main building on a sunny day. The building has several elaborate turrets and spires.

Mar 23, 2022 | Volunteer & Awards

Tanya Talaga and Alia Hogben to receive honorary degrees from Victoria University

Portrait image of Cheryl Regehr smiling.

Mar 7, 2022 | Volunteer & Awards

Cheryl Regehr recognized with Women of Distinction Award

Composite image of 11 photos of the University of Toronto's 2022 honorary degree recipients.

Feb 16, 2022 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T to confer honorary degrees on 11 academic, business and community leaders

Side-by-side images: James Bird holds a ceremonial coin, James Bird with Elizabeth Dowdeswell wear masks and stand together.

Jan 27, 2022 | Volunteer & Awards

Indigenous knowledge keeper James Bird receives rare double honours

A jumbo jet with wheels down flies low. Letters on the side of the plane read: Qatar.

Jan 17, 2022 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T doctor delivers baby on Qatar Airways flight: CityNews

The Order of Canada medal is shaped like a six-petalled flower with a maple leaf centre, hanging from a red and white ribbon.

Jan 4, 2022 | Volunteer & Awards

More than 30 U of T community members are named to the Order of Canada

Nicole Mfoafo-M'Carthy smiles as she stands hand on hip in a garden outdoors.

Nov 29, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T medical student Nicole Mfoafo-M'Carthy named a Rhodes Scholar

SIde-by-side images of Amna Adnan, Khaled Elemam, and Devlin Grewal, each dressed in academic robes and smiling.

Nov 15, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

'Very humbling': U of T students, alumni to celebrate their peers at virtual fall convocation

Margaret McCain sits smiling against a blue background.

Nov 1, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Early childhood advocate and philanthropist Margaret McCain recognized with the Rose Wolfe distinguished alumni award

Coin of Rose Wolfe against blue background

Nov 1, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Interview with Margaret Mccain, 2021 recipient of the Rose Wolfe distinguished alumni award

Six images: Vimbainashe Chimhande, Benjamin Koshy Jacob, Diego Arreola Fernández, Mathira Kawser, Ahnaf Rahman, Maansi Suri.

Oct 26, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

"Curiosity and courage": Pearson scholars eager to make their mark at U of T

A sign reading Welcome to the Temerty Faculty of Medicine is seen framed in an abstract stone statue.

Aug 20, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Alumni, students, and faculty recognized with Temerty Awards for Excellence in Professional Values

Erin Willson speaks as she sits at a conference table. On the screen behind is the hashtag #ptg2019.

Jul 16, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Erin Willson wins award for her study exploring Canadian youth athletes’ experiences of maltreatment

Sandhya and Swapna Mylabathula smile as they stand together.

Jul 14, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

STEAM Sisters Sandhya and Swapna Mylabathula win a 2021 Youth Media Alliance Award of Excellence

A spread from University of Toronto Magazine includes a picture of Tahmid Khan and the words: the truth saved my life.

Jul 14, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

University of Toronto alumni win magazine awards

Yukei Ng smiles as she stands in a garden with one hand on her hip.

Jul 9, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Yukei Ng wins the 2021 Sopman Humanitarian Award

Side-by-side portraits of Ina Anreiter, Hannah Kia and Keith Lawson, all smiling.

Jul 9, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T alumni win awards for groundbreaking dissertations

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

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