Looking to the future: Joan McCalla establishes scholarship for Indigenous students
U of T alumna Joan McCalla created a scholarship for Indigenous students “as a Canadian looking at my country and asking what are the priorities and issues that need to be addressed.”
Alethea Lyn creates a scholarship to honour her mother’s love of education
A scholarship had a profound impact on Gloria Helena Lyn’s life. Now her daughter Alethea Lyn is making transformative opportunities for other students.
U of T’s Ethiopic program soars past $500,000 endowment goal
The University of Toronto’s Ethiopic program soars past its $500,000 endowment goal on the strength of community support — and another gift from The Weeknd.
Generous gift from the family of Linda Munk to support English MA students
U of T Professor Emeritus Linda Munk inspired a love for writing and poetry in thousands. A generous $500,000 endowment will support a young scholar in the Department of English each year.
One gift leads to another: Connie Carter creates a scholarship to help Caribbean students
A former barrister and retired law professor who worked across the globe, Connie Carter is celebrating her Canadian citizenship by creating a scholarship for U of T’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics celebrates new name in honour of long-time supporters, the Dunlap family
The newly named David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics honours visionary gifts, over a century, from David A. Dunlap and his grandsons, David and Moffat Dunlap.
Alan Dean goes green with gift for symposia in environmental governance
Alumnus and long-time U of T supporter Alan Dean, with the Brookfield Partners Foundation, donate $150,000 to the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
Dedicated to student success
David Scrymgeour’s volunteer spirit extends to his U of T alma mater, where he pairs transformative philanthropy with personal guidance and mentorship at Rotman Commerce.
Clement Chan boosts international education with a $1 million gift for first-year scholarships at U of T
High school exchange students can continue to strengthen links with Canada with new U of T entrance scholarships.
A cooking oil that fights malaria?
Undergraduate UTSC student Jessie MacAlpine is investigating the potential of mustard oil—a staple of kitchens throughout the developing world—to kill the parasite that causes malaria.
$5 million gift supports the Richard Charles Lee Director of the Asian Institute (Munk School)
The University of Toronto has received an anonymous gift of $5 million to endow the Richard Charles Lee Directorship of the Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs and launch the Asian Pathways Research Lab.
Antonina Balciunas and Dorothy Cobb
A powerful gift which will support Woodsworth’s most important priorities.
In memory of Professor George Connell
With the passing of Professor George Connell, the University’s 12th president (1984-1990), the University of Toronto community has lost a great leader, scientist, colleague, and friend.
Beatrice and Arthur Minden Foundation
The Beatrice and Arthur Minden Foundation establishes a Symposium on the Environment and a Graduate Research Fellowship.
Breaking ground for Goldring
Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of benefactors, the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport will open in early 2015.