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Back in April, U of T Scarborough sociology professor Joseph Hermer observed a trend that is now playing out on Toronto's streets: how the spread of COVID-19 would impact the homeless, and the way…

Two internationally renowned and award-winning Indigenous writers are joining as faculty with U of T Scarborough’s Department of English this semester. Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm and Randy Lundy join…

A stunning new building planned for U of T Scarborough will create a major student hub in the north part of campus. Located at the corner of Military Trail and Pan Am Drive, IC-2 will have nearly 18…

The University of Toronto has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2020 – the seventh time it has been recognized.

Arianne Tong has learned humour is often the best way to spread a serious message. “Comedy is a special tool because — if used correctly and responsibly — you can disarm people just enough to…

In the 1970s clip from the children’s television show Sesame Street, Grover – a blue and furry monster – attempts to demonstrate the difference between “NEAR” and “FAR”.1 In trying to make his point…

Andrea Charise is always looking for creative ways to help her students feel comfortable about exploring uncomfortable topics.   Her teaching, which explores health, illness and aging…

The University of Toronto and more than a dozen Canadian universities have signed a landmark charter that aims to tackle climate change through a commitment to responsible investing practices.

By any measure, it’s a milestone. It’s a personal milestone for Nadia Al-Dajani and Allison Eades, who this week are defending their PhD dissertations. And it’s a professional milestone for their…

Captured on video, the brutal killing of George Floyd has sparked protests against anti-Black racism and police violence around the world. Will the outrage lead to real change this time? “I…

The University of Toronto has been ranked among the top 25 universities in the world by the prestigious QS World University Rankings.  U of T moved up four spots to 25th globally in the…

A new initiative sparked by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) will include U of T Scarborough’s The BRIDGE, and School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at Centennial…