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New gift creates two endowed professorships in Indigenous Health
1+ day, 31+ min ago (358+ words) A new donation from Michael Dan (MD 1984, Hon LLD 2018) and Amira Dan (MA 2004) has established two endowed professorships at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. This $6-million gift demonstrates the Dan family's sustained commitment to advancing…...
U of T Bursary honours architect Paul Stevens
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (304+ words) Canadian visionary architect and University of Toronto alumnus'Paul Stevens (1963-2025)'will be remembered through a newly created bursary supporting students at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. First announced at his celebration of life at U of T's…...
Amir Hussain honours late wife with enduring gift to U of T
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (743+ words) In the wake of his life's darkest moment, UC alum'Amir Hussain'(BSc 1987 UC) created lasting opportunities for student success. "I wanted to do something that will help U of T students forever," says Hussain, who founded the'Shannon L. Hamm Award' more…...
Wolf Scholars Program at U of T set to launch exceptional leaders
3+ week, 1+ day ago (467+ words) Sixteen exceptional students have been selected from a pool of more than 1, 000 applicants to form the inaugural cohort of'Wolf Scholars'at the University of Toronto. Distinguished by their intellectual curiosity, leadership potential and strength of character, these students will begin their…...
Pivotal new gift to U of T Music supports deans in perpetuity
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (349+ words) Metcalfe's interest in innovation in higher education drew him to join U of T's international leadership council and the Faculty of Music's advisory council. This new gift represents his deep commitment to the role of music in society and brings…...
Schulich Leader draws on U of T experience to build translation app
4+ week, 1+ day ago (751+ words) Since graduating from U of T Mississauga, Schulich Leader Aidan Britnell (BSc 2024 UTM) has gone on to build a successful live translation app available in more than 150 languages and used by churches around the world. Kaleo AI, which translates services…...
Honouring Irene Frances Breen's legacy
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (813+ words) The creation of the endowed'Irene Frances Breen Chair in Hemorrhagic Stroke'stands as a deeply meaningful tribute to a woman whose life was defined by love, resilience and dedication to her family. A mother of three and grandmother to eight, Irene…...
Desjardins Prize supports U of T bioprinting startup
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (725+ words) Sushant Singh came to the University of Toronto from New Delhi in 2018 with a passion for 3 D printing and a plan to pursue a one-year master's degree in materials science and engineering. That plan quickly grew more ambitious when he…...
Trinity College receives new $5 million gift from Lawson family
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) Brian and Joannah Lawson continue building on their leadership in making the University of Toronto a model for sustainability research and practice," said Melanie Woodin, president of U of T. We are so grateful for their example and impact on Trinity…...
Remembering 'a giving spirit': Bursary honours architect Dino Dutra
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (276+ words) A newly established bursary at the John. H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design honours the memory of architect and alumnus'Dino Dutra (1963-2024). The'Dino Dutra Memorial Award'will be awarded on the basis of financial need with preference given to students enrolled…...