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Philiz Goh smiles, standing in the lobby of a building.

Nov 20, 2020 | Alumni

A car crash. A brain injury. U of T nursing grad Philiz Goh persevered – and is helping others do the same

Malek Abdel-Shehid gestures while talking.

Nov 20, 2020 | Alumni

U of T grad Malek Abdel-Shehid passionate about 'Black sense of place, African diaspora and urban planning'

Carisse Samuel stretches out her arms and smiles, as she poses in academic cap and gown on a park bench.

Nov 20, 2020 | Alumni

Defying the odds, Carisse Samuel to graduate from U of T after spending five months in a coma

In a grocery store, Adam Zivo lifts a cardboard box full of groceries. He is wearing a mask.

Nov 19, 2020 | Alumni

By creating a volunteer group, U of T grad Adam Zivo brought food to low-income seniors during COVID-19

Andrew Canis smiles as he holds up a computer circuit board.

Nov 18, 2020 | Alumni

LegUp Computing, a U of T Engineering startup, acquired by U.S.-based Microchip Technology

The words Support Black Designers are spelled out across the glass windows of the modern half of One Spadina.

Nov 18, 2020 | Alumni

Students and alumni install mural on U of T campus urging support for Black designers

Vivek Goel smiles and looks thoughtful, standing in a park outdoors.

Nov 17, 2020 | Alumni

Vivek Goel named next president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo

Derek Rossi, wearing a Bowie T-shirt and headphones, smiles as he sits in the hallway of a large house.

Nov 17, 2020 | Alumni

U of T alumnus Derrick Rossi proud to play role in promising COVID-19 vaccine: Toronto Star

Virginia Isaac looks thoughtful as she looks at plants by a window.

Nov 17, 2020 | Alumni

Virginia Isaac, a U of T Social Work grad, is helping Nunavut residents quarantine during COVID-19

A Arbor Award pin, shaped like an oak leaf, rests on a lichen-covered log.

Nov 16, 2020 | Volunteer & Awards

112 members of the University of Toronto community receive Arbor Awards

Entisar Yusuf smiles as she stands in a sunny courtyard under a tree.

Nov 13, 2020 | Alumni

'I saw there was a need': U of T grad Entisar Yusuf founded the Black Graduate Students Association

Melissa Sariffodeen types intently on a laptop. The laptop has a big sticker that reads Ladies Learning Code.

Nov 12, 2020 | Alumni

Melissa Sariffodeen, who graduates from U of T this fall, recognized for teaching Canadians to code

The view from an airplane of the leafy U of T campus next to downtown Toronto's office buildings and a calm Lake Ontario.

Nov 12, 2020 | Campus

City partners with U of T, other local colleges and universities on COVID-19 research

Major Gary Johnston wears a gas mask and environmental boiler suit as he stands by a mural in an abandoned building.

Nov 11, 2020 | Alumni

From asbestos to exhaust, U of T alumnus Maj. Gary Johnston mitigates environmental health threats for Canada's soldiers

A sign saying University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry outside a large building on Edward Street.

Nov 10, 2020 | Alumni

Ryan Schure helps U of T's Faculty of Dentistry build community with student 'houses'

Bunches of flowers with a ribbon that reads, Lest we forget.

Nov 10, 2020 | Campus

Remembrance Day to be marked at U of T with virtual ceremonies

An artist's drawing of the future U of T Scarborough residence shows two large buildings with curved walls and sharp corners.

Nov 9, 2020 | Campus

U of T Scarborough breaks ground on new 750-bed residence

A banner saying Congratulations to all our Graduates hangs outside Convocation Hall.

Nov 9, 2020 | Alumni

U of T to celebrate 'truly extraordinary' grads at virtual fall convocation

Satush Kanwar smiles while looking off to the side.

Nov 5, 2020 | Alumni

Satish Kanwar, Shopify VP and U of T alumnus, on the importance of innovative thinking during a pandemic

Patricia Brubaker smiles as she leans on the sculpture in front of the Medical Sciences Building at U of T.

Nov 4, 2020 | Research

‘Our very first biotech win’: How U of T’s discovery of insulin made it a research and innovation powerhouse

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