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‘Welcome home’: U of T’s on-campus housing offers more than a place to live

Zupaash Naveed arrived at University of Toronto just a few weeks ago, but she already feels right at home.  The first-year computer science co-op student is part of the first cohort to live at …

She was named U of T’s top science graduate at age 17. Here’s her tips for getting a high GPA

Charlotte Wargniez (BSc 2023 UTSC) didn’t just graduate from U of T Scarborough at 17 years old, she did it with the award for the highest performing woman student in science at U of T.

‘It made me feel so proud’: Pathway program helps students achieve their dream of a university degree

For 11 graduates of a university pathway program, crossing the stage with certificates in hand marked the next important step on a journey towards a university degree.  

U of T to cover tuition for students from nine First Nations communities

The University of Toronto will cover the cost of tuition for students from nine First Nations as part of its efforts to make the university more accessible and inclusive for Indigenous students – and…

Connaught project set to create a roadmap to eliminate anti-Black racism in health care

For the past three decades, Notisha Massaquoi has advocated for the health of Black communities across Canada. In March, the renowned expert in health equity was awarded $250,000 as the inaugural…

What’s new on campus: A look at food, study and outdoor spaces at U of T Scarborough

Walking around the campus this September, you may have noticed a few changes. While some are huge, like opening our new residence, Harmony Commons, others are more subtle. From new places to eat to…

Linguistics prof named special advisor, Black faculty success at U of T Scarborough

Renowned linguistics professor Juvénal Ndayiragije has been appointed Special Advisor, Black Faculty Success at U of T Scarborough.

U of T Scarborough grad wins prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarship to study neuroscience

When she heads to McGill University this fall to pursue her master’s degree in neuroscience, Abigail Ralph (BSc 2023 UTSC) says she hopes it’ll be the first step toward ensuring rare neurological…

Frank Stronach joins U of T Scarborough as newest management executive in residence

Eminent business mogul and philanthropist Frank Stronach will join U of T Scarborough this summer as the newest executive in residence in the department of management. “We are pleased to welcome Mr.…

A day of animals, science and community at the Toronto Zoo with Science Rendezvous

Bunnies, and spiders, and monkeys, oh my!

Mural celebrating Black entrepreneurship and inclusive excellence unveiled at U of T Scarborough

A first-of-its-kind mural celebrating a unique partnership between U of T and Nobellum Enterprise to support Black entrepreneurship and underrepresented students in business and STEM has been…

Management grad uses double degree to land job as data scientist

Securing a path to a stable career was at the top of Richard Ye’s (BBA 2023 UTSC) priorities out of high school. He searched for university programs in finance and STEM because of the versatile, in-…