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Oren Kraus, who receives his PhD on Tuesday, has launched a startup that develops computer vision tools for a faster and more accurate analysis of microscopy data

Jun 19, 2018 | Alumni

U of T grad’s AI startup raises US$1.5 million to accelerate cancer drug discovery

Janis Chodas, a U of T aerospace engineering alumna, was honoured with a Doctor of Science, honoris causa on Tuesday (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Jun 19, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

From U of T to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab: Alumna Janis Chodas receives an honorary degree

Cindy Blackstock speaks with U of T President Meric Gertler as she receives a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from U of T on Monday (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)

Jun 18, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

"Give generously to the world," says honorary degree recipient and Indigenous activist Cindy Blackstock

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"

“At the very start of my program, completing it seemed impossible to me," says Andrew Lo. He graduates on June 21 (photo courtesy of Andrew Lo)

Jun 15, 2018 | Alumni

Despite PTSD, former military nurse forges new path with U of T degree in health informatics

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

U of T grad Shalice Coutu wants to use architecture to improve people's lives (photo by Romi Levine)

Jun 14, 2018 | Alumni

U of T grad Shalice Coutu brings social justice to architecture and design

Undergraduate student Wali Shah is a spoken word artist who is the poet laureate for the city of Mississauga (photo by Mahmoud Sarouji/The Medium)

Jun 14, 2018 | Alumni

#UofTGrad18 video: Meet Wali Shah, spoken word poet, motivational speaker

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

Assistant Professor Doug Richards and Tate Newmarch, who went from being an aspiring soccer player to an aspiring doctor. He graduates Wednesday from the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (photo courtesy of Doug Richards)

Jun 13, 2018 | Alumni

Tate Newmarch was on his way to becoming a soccer star, but an injury led him to U of T – and now medical school

"It's such a relief," says Marilyn Kwan. “It has been a long 10 years, but I really enjoyed every course that I took” (photo by Ken Jones)

Jun 12, 2018 | Alumni

“I’ve always wanted a degree:” One U of T employee’s 10-year journey to reach her goal

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

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

“There’s a lot of work that needs to be done, and I can’t wait to put these skills into practice," says Adam Benn, who graduates with a Master of Education on Tuesday (photo by Lisa Lightbourn)

Jun 11, 2018 | Alumni

#UofTGrad18: U of T’s Adam Benn on becoming a role model for LGBT2SQ community

“I am someone who’s very invested in my community,” says Yasmin Rajabi, a U of T Scarborough student who graduates on Monday (photo by Ken Jones)

Jun 10, 2018 | Alumni

Yasmin Rajabi works towards positive change – starting with her own community

Banners draped between pillars at Convocation Hall welcome U of T graduates and guests back to campus. Photo by Kimberly Lyn.

Jun 8, 2018 | Alumni

Alumni Reunion welcomes thousands of U of T grads back to campus

Eman Hammad (second from left) graduates with a PhD in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Toronto. She juggled her family life, research and volunteer work with the help of U of T resources (photos by Noreen Ahmed-Ullah)

Jun 8, 2018 | Alumni

“Just keep going:” Eman Hammad juggled four kids and earned a PhD in engineering

U of T Engineering's Peter Grant practices responding to an aerodynamic stall in a flight simulator at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (photo by Marit Mitchell)

Jun 7, 2018 | Alumni

Preventing a plane crash: New U of T research helps pilots train for aerodynamic stalls

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

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