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Bank of England Governor Mark Carney received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto on Monday (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Jun 18, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Mark Carney to U of T grads: "Recognize that while diversity is a reality, inclusion is a choice"

William C. Graham, Canada's former federal minister of foreign affairs and defence minister, receives a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on Friday (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Jun 15, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient William C. Graham’s political career is inspiration for future public servants

For his outstanding service to the university, Richard Nunn received an honorary doctor of laws, honoris causa, on Thursday (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Jun 14, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Long-time university leader and advocate Richard Nunn to receive honorary degree

McKinsey & Co.'s Dominic Barton received an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto on Tuesday (photo by Steve Frost)

Jun 12, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Dominic Barton encourages U of T grads to adopt a global outlook

Ilse Treurnicht received an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto on Tuesday (photo by Steve Frost)

Jun 12, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Zero to $3.5 billion: U of T honorary degree recipient Ilse Treurnicht built MaRS into an innovation powerhouse

Julia Hamilton, who led the Varsity Blues women’s squash team to three consecutive OUA titles from 2002 to 2005, while pursuing a medical degree, spoke at the induction ceremony (photo by Martin Bazyl)

Jun 7, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

2018 U of T Sports Hall of Fame: A celebration of athletic excellence and special memories

Loretta Rogers, who today received an honorary doctor of laws, honoris causa, shakes the hand of Chancellor Michael Wilson, as President Meric Gertler (right) and Toronto Mayor John Tory look on (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Jun 7, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

"Give back in any way you can," says philanthropist and U of T honorary degree recipient Loretta Rogers

Aisha Ahmad, an assistant professor of political science at U of T Scarborough, accepts the Northrop Frye Award for faculty (photo by Gustavo Toledo Photography)

May 7, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T students, faculty and staff honoured with Awards of Excellence

U of T crest

Mar 12, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Celebrating the Winners of the 2018 U of T Awards of Excellence

Beverly "Buffy" Sainte-Marie at the 2016 Juno Awards in Calgary (photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images)

Feb 19, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T to confer honorary degrees on 15 Canadian and global leaders

Kenneth Holyoke of New Brunswick

Oct 12, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

The C. David Naylor University Fellowships are bringing the brightest students from Atlantic Canada to U of T

Associate Professor Nakanyike Musisi is one of two U of T faculty members being honoured by the African Alumni Association (photo by Noreen Ahmed-Ullah)

Sep 29, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

Honouring U of T's African scholars and alumni

Volunteers and their families celebrated their achievements at the Arbor Awards (Photo by Romi Levine)

Sep 20, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

Excellence and loyalty: Arbor Awards celebrate U of T's dedicated volunteers

Helen Slade wins the 2017 Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award

Apr 6, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

In a crisis, she’s there for students

Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo receives the 2017 Chancellor’s Award in the Emerging Leader Category

Apr 4, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

Respect is the start of real student support

Anne Macdonald receives the 2017 Chancellor’s Award in the Influential Leader Category

Apr 4, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

An optimist who helps students live better:

Donald Boere receives a 2017 Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award

Apr 3, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

A student-focused innovator

Adam Kuhn receives a 2017 Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award

Mar 30, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

Keep growing and share everything

Ronald Kluger is honoured with a 2017 Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award

Mar 29, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

The benefits of curiosity and engagement

Angela Hildyard is honoured with a 2017 Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award

Mar 29, 2017 | Volunteer & Awards

A champion of equity, diversity and excellence

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