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Eva Jurczyk, hands in pockets, sits on a stool in front of bookshelves.

Mar 17, 2022 | Alumni

Eva Jurczyk's mystery novel was inspired by her student job at U of T's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

The elements of the portable rapid Zika virus test sit on a table: briefcase-sized machine, computer monitor, tray of vials.

Mar 16, 2022 | Alumni

'We took it to the real world and it worked': U of T alum's rapid Zika testing platform clears hurdle with Brazil trial

A large cat lies on a bed while a person in the background tries to sleep.

Mar 15, 2022 | Alumni

Cats are worse than dogs for your sleep? U of T research featured in CBC’s The Nature of Things documentary

Two banners: U of T Entrepreneurship, and This is the place to unlock student potential.

Mar 11, 2022 | Alumni

Alumni startups focused on health, sustainability among winners at Entrepreneurship Week pitch competition

Composite: Photo of Melissa Vincent smiling, cover of Elle magazine, cover of Demo magazine.

Mar 11, 2022 | Alumni

How Hart House fuelled Melissa Vincent’s meteoric journalism career

A Black barber in mask and gloves puts the finishing touches on a haircut for a man sitting in a barber chair.

Mar 10, 2022 | Alumni

A cut above: U of T startup Fyyne makes hair services more accessible

Composite image: Sumera Nabi smiling, and a small glass bottle with a label reading, Glow Ritual.

Mar 10, 2022 | Alumni

‘There's no beauty without wellness:’ U of T alumna's startup embraces rituals in hair care

Kristina Knox and Stephanie Tien with a laptop showing a beach scene. A plaque that says Arbre sits on the keyboard.

Mar 9, 2022 | Alumni

Sunscreen for your scalp? Alumni startup offers powdered protection for the top of your head

A composite image showing portrait photos of the 10 entrepreneurs included in the story.

Mar 7, 2022 | Alumni

U of T Entrepreneurship Week 2022: 10 alumni startups to watch

Portrait photo of Thea Lim smiling.

Mar 3, 2022 | Alumni

Alumna Thea Lim to share an ocean of writing expertise with University College students

Portrait photo of Jiayue (Jenny) He smiling.

Mar 1, 2022 | Alumni

From driveways to mRNA, alumni startup founders bolster U of T’s rapid rise in entrepreneurship space

Young Black girls, wearing majorette costumes, march in a parade, in an old photo from the 1950s.

Feb 25, 2022 | Alumni

Canoe trips and Caribbean law: Black history stories to read throughout the year

On a film set depicting an art studio, Nana Frimpong, wearing a mask, gives the thumbs up to actors.

Feb 25, 2022 | Alumni

'I'm doing it despite the fear': Rising filmmaker Nana Adwoa Frimpong on making space for Black women in film

Side-by-side portrait images of Mo Banjoko, Phil McDonald and Wale Oyebanjo.

Feb 25, 2022 | Alumni

Alumni from Rotman's MBA program offer tips to empower the next generation of Black business leaders

Composite image: Marlene Donaldson smiling on a rubgy field and text that reads: Black History Month, Marlene Donaldson.

Feb 23, 2022 | Alumni

'Rugby changed the trajectory of my life': varsity all-star Marlene Donaldson

Michael Gritti smiles, as he sits in a balcony alcove with a large atrium behind him.

Feb 17, 2022 | Alumni

How mentorship powered Michael Gritti to top-tier cardiology research

A young woman speaking into a smartphone.

Feb 16, 2022 | Alumni

Alumni AI language processing startup Cohere raises US$125 million: The Globe and Mail

Kristen Watt smiles as she stands in front of pharmacy shelves.

Feb 14, 2022 | Alumni

Kristen's Pharmacy: A patient-centred practice earning national recognition

Denessia Blake-Hepburn raises her fist. She is wearing graduation robes and mortarboard hat, and a Black Grad kente scarf.

Feb 14, 2022 | Alumni

Denessia Blake-Hepburn: Let us celebrate Black resilience

Two photos of hip hop artist Marcus Singleton standing by street art. In the middle, text reads, Hart House Hip Hop Education

Feb 10, 2022 | Alumni

Marcus Singleton shows students how hip hop is a way to self-knowledge

Alumni taking selfie together.

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