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Meet seven women who are U of T Engineering's 'Grads to Watch' in 2021

By learning Kanien'kéha, U of T grad Andrea Johns launched a journey of self-discovery

U of T grads celebrate virtual convocation with videos, artwork – and a profound sense of accomplishment

After a workplace accident, U of T grad Vanessa Alfaro charted a new path to convocation

Harry LaForme, Canada’s first Indigenous appellate judge, receives honorary degree

U of T hosts vaccine clinic pow wow at Varsity Stadium

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U of T grad Krysta Cooke pursues a social work career in memory of her brother, a victim of violent crime

Overseeing a ‘small city’: Claire Kennedy reflects on her time as chair of U of T's Governing Council

Only 16, U of T grad Vivian Xie is a big fan of learning – as long as it’s fun

U of T grad Riley Yesno is a voice for Canada's 'reconciliation generation'

Elder Constance Simmonds provides U of T law students with care, community and an Indigenous worldview

Pioneering climate change researcher Warren Washington receives honorary degree

David Shore, globally acclaimed television writer and producer, receives honorary degree

With a PhD in stats, U of T grad Cédric Beaulac plans to teach, do research and explore video game design

U of T grads celebrate their peers: 'We're the Class of 2021!'

U of T endocrinologist Lorraine Lipscombe to lead ‘powerhouse’ diabetes research network

U of T film student documents her disorder to raise curtain on epilepsy, normalize disabilities

Researchers develop quantum dot smartphone device to diagnose and track COVID-19

Chandrakant Shah, public health leader and equity champion, receives honorary degree

'Re-imagine everything': How U of T's Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco helped profs adjust to online teaching

‘Black excellence on full display’: Black Grad returns to U of T with virtual event

Study by U of T, international researchers finds potentially harmful 'forever chemicals' in makeup: CBC

U of T Engineering team places first in AutoDrive Challenge for fourth straight year

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

‘It’s never too late’: U of T grad completes degree he began more than a decade ago

U of T President Meric Gertler invites Class of 2021 to virtual convocation ceremony

COVID-19 school closures accelerate education inequities in Ontario: U of T researchers

How the Black Scientists' Task Force on Vaccine Equity tackled vaccine hesitancy: CBC

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

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

In fields ranging from math to medicine, U of T researchers awarded 27 Canada Research Chairs

A champion of ethics and collaboration in public service, former city manager Shirley Hoy receives honorary degree

U of T precision medicine program offers training in cross-disciplinary science

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

By getting involved on campus, U of T grad Vanessa Parise found her path – and a sense of purpose

As member of global university alliance, U of T supports call for G7 leaders to prioritize future generations

‘I’m just really proud of everyone’: Student ambassadors laud Class of 2021’s achievements, resilience

Algorithms and art: Researchers explore impact of AI on music and culture

U of T deep learning pioneer Geoffrey Hinton receives honorary degree

The road ahead: Raquel Urtasun's startup to ‘unleash full power of AI’ on self-driving cars

Laura Gallo

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

Business leader, mentor and volunteer Donald Guloien receives honorary degree

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

U of T researchers develop antibody drug that could treat diabetic retinopathy

Giving back – around the world: U of T grad supports fellow international students during COVID-19

U of T’s Raquel Urtasun raises $100 million for self-driving startup Waabi: reports

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

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

Exterior view of the East entrance to the Whitney Hall residence

U of T to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students living in residence

Low-pH system developed by U of T researchers recycles more CO2 into valuable products

Fiona miller

U of T researcher leads project focused on transitioning health-care system to 'net-zero' emissions

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

Two doctors don PPE as they walk down a hospital corridor

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

Aerial view of the Faculty of Information building looking south down st. george st

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

Anti-Black racism in health care can't be ignored, U of T's Roberta Timothy tells the Toronto Star

Elizabeth Cannon, trailblazer for women in science and academia, receives honorary degree

U of T researcher David Samson on the mental health rewards of sleep – and tips on how to achieve it

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

Only 16, U of T grad Vivian Xie is a big fan of learning – as long as it’s fun

Study by U of T, international researchers finds potentially harmful 'forever chemicals' in makeup: CBC