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Allen J Scott, wearing academic robes, speaks from written notes while standing in front of a tiled fireplace.

Jun 16, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Allen J. Scott, UCLA professor of geography and public policy, receives honorary degree

On a sunny day, a sign reading Temerty Faculty of Medicine is framed by an abstract stone sculpture.

Jun 15, 2021 | Alumni

Meet seven of U of T's newest medical school graduates

Heather Reisman, wearing academic robes, speaks on video in front of a bookcase of books arranged by colour.

Jun 15, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Heather Reisman, business leader, philanthropist and champion of literacy, receives honorary degree

Two giant balloons, anchored in a field at dusk, gradually swell with hot air. The gondolas beneath are too small to see.

Jun 14, 2021 | Alumni

Making space commonplace: U of T alumni startup StarSpec works with NASA on low-cost exoplanet research

Vanessa Parise smiles, standing on a patio outdoors.

Jun 14, 2021 | Alumni

"You have to work for it": How Vanessa Parise persevered through participation at U of T Mississauga

An image of the Governor General's medals. The gold shows a shield held up by mermaids and the motto: Briser les solitudes.

Jun 14, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Three U of T alumni awarded Governor General’s gold medals

Shirley Hoy, wearing academic robes, speaks on video while standing in front of a painting of flowers.

Jun 14, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

A champion of ethics and collaboration in public service, alumna Shirley Hoy receives honorary degree

A grid of portraits: Natasha Djuric, Rebekah Robinson, Roshaneh Jaffer, Mueed Fiaz, Jayra Almanzor and Obianuju Nwadike.

Jun 11, 2021 | Alumni

"I’m just really proud of everyone": Graduating student ambassadors laud Class of 2021’s achievements, resilience

Geoffrey Hinton, wearing academic robes, stands in front of a bookcase and speaks on video.

Jun 11, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T deep learning pioneer Geoffrey Hinton receives honorary degree

Portrait of Laura Gallo smiling.

Jun 10, 2021 | Alumni

Spotting a need on campus, international grad Laura Gallo founded the U of T Women's Association

Donald Guloien, wearing academic robes, speaks while standing in front of an oil painting.

Jun 10, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Learn to give back: Business leader, mentor and volunteer Donald Guloien receives honorary degree

Pedestrians walk past the Alumni Gates on U of T's St. George campus. University College is pictured in the background.

Jun 9, 2021 | Campus

U of T first in Canada, second among North American public universities in latest QS World University Rankings

Ken Greenberg, wearing academic robes, speaks in a room decorated with bookshelves, paintings, and carved masks.

Jun 9, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Ken Greenberg chose Toronto as his home, then helped shape its development

Portrait of Zarina Mamadbekova smiling and wearing a jacket with elaborately patterned trim.

Jun 9, 2021 | Alumni

Giving back – around the world: U of T grad Zarina Mamadbekova

Anne Innis Dagg, wearing her academic robes and hood, speaks on video in front of a bookcase.

Jun 8, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

Renowned zoologist Anne Innis Dagg, the “woman who loves giraffes,” receives honorary degree

Two masked medical students lift their arms and tie their protective gowns behind their necks as they walk down a hallway.

Jun 7, 2021 | Alumni

"They’ve risen to the challenge": U of T medical grads adapted to the unknown during COVID-19

The BioRacer board game laid out on a table. Piles of cards match symbols pictured along a winding path on the game board.

Jun 7, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

How a U of T class developed an award-winning board game for studying public health

David Colcleugh, wearing his academic robes and hood, speaks on video in a room with an elaborate fireplace.

Jun 7, 2021 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T alumnus David Colcleugh, pioneer of leadership education for engineering students, receives honorary degree

Alex De Serrano stands in a shallow stream, holding two scoop-shaped nets. Lush vegetation arches overhead.

Jun 5, 2021 | Research

Studying guppies, U of T alum Alex De Serrano finds ADHD drugs can affect later generations

The Claude T. Bissell building sits in front of Robarts Library on leafy St. George Street.

Jun 4, 2021 | Alumni

First cohort of students to graduate with bachelor of information degree from U of T

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