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Supporting mental wellness in the community through the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Janis Rotman’s gift to the Talk it Out youth clinic extends its online counselling support for racialized adults.
Posted on Dec 06, 2021
Celebrating 10 years of Schulich Leader Scholarships at the University of Toronto
The Schulich Leader Scholarships, founded by philanthropist Seymour Schulich, are graduating Canada’s next generation of science and tech leaders. Meet three success stories from U of T.
Posted on Nov 26, 2021
Donors endow the Michael J. Trebilcock Law & Economics program
Celebrating 50 years of the Law & Economics program, alumni, family and friends of Michael J. Trebilcock donate more than $1.9 million to the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.
Posted on Nov 09, 2021
U of T among seven universities globally to rank in the top 30 of 11 subjects by Times Higher Education
In the latest Times Higher Education subject rankings, the University of Toronto ranked in the top 30 in all subjects – a result achieved by only seven universities worldwide.
Posted on Nov 08, 2021
U of T ranks 16th globally, up one spot, in U.S. News & World Report university ranking
For the third year in a row, the University of Toronto moved higher in the research-based U.S. News & World Report university ranking.
Posted on Nov 01, 2021
Renowned paediatrician and U of T professor becomes inaugural Edwin S.H. Leong Chair in Child Health Intervention
Dr. Catherine Birken will spearhead the Leong Centre’s research on child health outcomes—and develop innovative solutions to improve the health of children.
Posted on Nov 01, 2021
Global research alliance between U of T and University of Melbourne to take “strong relationship to another level”
The Global Research Alliance between the University of Toronto and the University of Melbourne will provide faculty and students at both institutions with new opportunities for collaboration.
Posted on Oct 28, 2021
Curiosity, courage: Pearson scholars eager to make their mark at U of T
The University of Toronto welcomes 36 new Pearson Scholars – recipients of its most prestigious scholarship for international students.
Posted on Oct 27, 2021
Designers can do more to solve disparities in our world
U of T architecture grad Renée Powell-Hines uses design as a call to action—to support the diversity that leads to better solutions for our climate and our society.
Posted on Oct 27, 2021
Person-centred tech design gives older adults agency in their own care
Nurse-scientist Dr. Charlene Chu designs health-care interventions for older adults in care homes. Person-centred research is the heart of her success.
Posted on Oct 19, 2021
Honouring a humanitarian icon: the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Bursary
A new U of T bursary pays homage to Archbishop Desmond Tutu and celebrates his 90th birthday.
Posted on Oct 07, 2021
Journalists can help prevent athlete abuse, says grad student Anika Taylor
U of T student Anika Taylor combined her passions for journalism and sport into award-winning research. She’s leading us forward to a safer world for the modern athlete.
Posted on Oct 07, 2021
In Memoriam: J.W. Nevil Thomas (1938-2021)
A proud alumnus of Trinity College, Nevil Thomas gave back for four decades. His landmark gift to the new Lawson Centre for Sustainability will transform the college’s historic campus.
Posted on Oct 06, 2021
U of T’s 2021 Schulich Leaders: building tech solutions for an inclusive future
For the University of Toronto’s 10 new Schulich Leader Scholars, leadership is about helping others—through the power of technology, innovation, and big ideas.
Posted on Oct 04, 2021
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.”
Posted on Sep 30, 2021
Indigenous Law Journal prize honours the memory of Métis alumnus Justin Basinger
The new award will recognize the best annual submission to the Faculty of Law’s student-edited Indigenous Law Journal.
Posted on Sep 30, 2021
Stories from the Field – a new public nursing podcast supported by the Verna Huffman Splane Fund
Hosted by U of T’s Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Stories from the Field tells compelling stories from the nurses who work in preventive health care.
Posted on Sep 24, 2021
To lead, you first have to learn: Henderson and Cairine Scott’s gift for OISE students
Henderson (Glenn) and Cairine Scott created a bequest to support graduate students at U of T’s Ontario Institute of Studies in Education.
Posted on Sep 24, 2021
Theodore “Ted” Rachlin Fellowships support U of T Law students in the pursuit of academic and professional excellence
The Rachlin family establishes a fund for JD students in honour of U of T alumnus Ted Rachlin.
Posted on Sep 22, 2021
Think back, give back, be grateful: Salvatore Spadafora to match colleagues’ gifts to anesthesiology and pain medicine
With great memories of a community that created an incredible learning experience, U of T alumnus Dr. Salvatore Spadafora challenges his peers to continue investing in today’s students.
Posted on Sep 22, 2021
To foster leadership in health care, Esta Wall creates a scholarship for gerontology students
Esta Wall dedicated her career to transforming senior care. Her bequest to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health now helps students with exciting projects follow in her footsteps.
Posted on Sep 20, 2021
James Hosinec has a dream: to fund 1,000 scholarships for U of T students before his 100th birthday
Ninety-seven-year-old James Hosinec never had the opportunity to get a degree himself, but he’s opening doors for University of Toronto students in need.
Posted on Sep 17, 2021
Distinguished alumnus R. Douglas Elliott recognized by LGBT Purge Fund with gift of new U of T Law fellowships
A fellowship for research into LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination work honours the efforts of litigator R. Douglas Elliott.
Posted on Sep 16, 2021
The George and Helen Vari Foundation endows a new chair in otolaryngology
The research chair in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery will be an important contribution to U of T’s impactful record in the field.
Posted on Sep 10, 2021
Donors step up to create Black and Indigenous student awards at the University of Toronto
Generous donors from across the University of Toronto are helping Indigenous and Black students overcome financial barriers and complete their education.
Posted on Sep 09, 2021
A love of reading gifted to U of T Law students by the Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella
Retired Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella donates nearly 1,000 books to University of Toronto law students.
Posted on Sep 07, 2021
U of T ranked 18th in the world – and 2nd among North American public universities – by Times Higher Education
For the third straight year, the University of Toronto held its high position in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Posted on Sep 02, 2021
Rotman students champion MBA scholarship for Black students
MBA students teamed up with teamed up with Students Against Anti-Black Racism and the University of Toronto to launch the Morning and Evening MBA Black Students Advancement Scholarship.
Posted on Aug 31, 2021
While you were away… U of T was busy building for the future
The University of Toronto has been working hard on transformational projects, aiming to complete as much construction work as possible before students return.
Posted on Aug 30, 2021
Friends and family establish academic award in real estate law in memory of the late Craig Carter
The Craig Carter Prize for Excellence in Real Estate Law will help JD students at the University of Toronto.
Posted on Aug 26, 2021
U of T moves up one spot to 22nd globally in latest Shanghai university rankings
Achieving its highest position since the Academic Ranking of World Universities launched in 2003, the University of Toronto also ranked first in Canada and 11th among the world’s public universities.
Posted on Aug 19, 2021
His journey featured in a Hollywood film, Lesra Martin launches an award recognizing students who improve Black lives
Lesra Martin, an Innis College alumnus whose remarkable journey was captured in the 1999 movie The Hurricane, helped establish a ‘changemaker’ award to recognize students contributing to Black excellence and inclusion.
Posted on Aug 11, 2021
Mike and Quinn Samardzic found the Francisco Bursary for Black and Indigenous students
The Francisco Bursary, which will award between $500 to $1,000 annually to a Rotman Commerce student based on academic merit, was made possible by the support of marketing executives Mike and Quinn Samardzic.
Posted on Aug 10, 2021
In Memoriam: William Waters (1932-2021)
William Waters’ commitment to removing barriers to higher education opened doors for generations of U of T students and left a tremendous legacy of opportunity.
Posted on Aug 05, 2021
In Memoriam: Edward Jackman (1940-2021)
U of T remembers Father Edward Jackman, OP, a Roman Catholic priest and historian who was an extraordinary supporter of historical research at St. Michael’s College.
Posted on Jul 19, 2021
U of T Nursing Class of 1971 establish endowed undergraduate award in honour of their 50th anniversary
More than 60 graduates of the Bloomberg Nursing Class of 1971 raised over $30,000 dollars to support student nurses.
Posted on Jun 30, 2021
In Memoriam: Gay Evans (1930-2021)
Gay Evans was a caring nurse, an athlete who loved the arts, and a community-oriented philanthropist who has left a profound impact on health care.
Posted on Jun 25, 2021
Celebrating the first graduating class of Pearson Scholars
U of T held an online reception to honour the first Lester B. Pearson International Scholars to successfully complete their studies.
Posted on Jun 25, 2021
Black and Hispanic legal associations create scholarships for U of T’s Youth Summer Program
The scholarships will help high school students explore the idea of a legal career, and help reduce barriers to access to law school.
Posted on Jun 22, 2021
U of T first in Canada, second among North American public universities in latest QS World University Rankings
For the second year in a row, the University of Toronto ranked first in Canada, second among public universities in North America and among the top 15 public universities globally.
Posted on Jun 09, 2021
Articling law students at BLG raise bursary funds for U of T outreach program LAWS
LAWS mentors high school students interested in a legal career. Now two bursaries will help the program’s graduates access post-secondary education.
Posted on Jun 07, 2021
Community-led Tamil Chair campaign reaches $3-million fundraising goal
More than 3,800 people contributed to the Chair in Tamil Studies at University of Toronto Scarborough, which will be the first of its kind in Canada.
Posted on May 07, 2021
U of T and Merck Canada partner to advance and share vaccine knowledge and research
A $3-million contribution from Merck Canada Inc. to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health’s Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases reinforces U of T’s role as a leader in the advancement of immunization and vaccine science.
Posted on Apr 27, 2021
U of T and Max Planck Society establish centre to study neural science and technology
The Max Planck-University of Toronto Centre for Neural Science & Technology will train PhD students in advanced technologies to study brain circuits for the improvement of human health.
Posted on Apr 21, 2021
Ron Crawford is Varsity Blues’ biggest fan. Now he’s leaving them a legacy
From player and captain in the early 1960s to coach and now financial supporter, U of T alumnus Ronald Crawford has cheered on Varsity Blues football for six decades.
Posted on Apr 19, 2021
Students launch the Excellence is Black award fund to support Black graduate students
Excellence is Black is a student-led academic award supported by students from U of T’s Rotman School of Management, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Law.
Posted on Apr 15, 2021
Alumna Erica Neeganagwedgin establishes bursary for Indigenous, Black and Taino students
Erica Neeganagwedgin created the Olive Moxam Indigenous Bursary to support Indigenous, Black and Taino students in OISE’s master of teaching program.
Posted on Apr 07, 2021
Delores Beck endows a chair in Law to honour the late Howard Beck, QC
The generous gift will support research in law at the University of Toronto, while honouring a distinguished legal and business career.
Posted on Mar 22, 2021
U of T and Hebrew University of Jerusalem launch groundbreaking alliance
An international fundraising campaign is underway for the University of Toronto – Hebrew University of Jerusalem Research & Innovation Alliance.
Posted on Mar 18, 2021
James and Louise Temerty named Philanthropists of the Year
After making the largest philanthropic gift in Canadian history, James and Louise Temerty have been recognized for their historic and groundbreaking philanthropy.
Posted on Mar 12, 2021
U of T ranked first in Canada across five subject fields in QS University Rankings by Subject 2021
U of T ranked in the top 50 globally in 46 subjects – more than any other university in the world.
Posted on Mar 05, 2021
U of T provides $8.9 million in financial relief to students impacted by COVID-19
Through relief funds including the donor-supported COVID-19 Emergency Student Bursary Fund, the University helps students coping with pandemic-related financial shortfalls.
Posted on Mar 01, 2021
A newly formed partnership of leading Canadian law firms commits $1.75 million to the groundbreaking Black Future Lawyers program
Fourteen law firms announce combined support for Black Future Lawyers, a program offering mentoring, workshops and more to Black undergraduates who want to pursue a legal career.
Posted on Feb 25, 2021
Novo Nordisk and the University of Toronto announce a combined C$40-million investment to address diabetes and chronic disease prevention
The transformative partnership reunites U of T and Novo Nordisk to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin and jumpstart a new era in precision public health.
Posted on Feb 24, 2021
In Memoriam: Mark Tanz (1931-2021)
Mark Tanz had a vision for combating neurodegenerative diseases and made significant investments in research at the University of Toronto in pursuit of this vision.
Posted on Feb 22, 2021
In Memoriam: Nicolas Kordellas (1935-2021)
The University of Toronto—and many of its engineering graduates—are remembering Nicolas Kordellas in gratitude for his generosity to students in need.
Posted on Feb 16, 2021
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.
Posted on Feb 08, 2021
Tracy Dalglish, Michael Medline honour their daughter’s mentor with a fellowship in sustainability
The Stephen Bede Scharper Fellowship will support a master’s student in U of T Mississauga’s sustainability management program.
Posted on Jan 28, 2021
Elaine Keillor’s $1-million gift to champion music and health
The generous gift from Elaine Keillor, the first woman to earn a PhD at the Faculty of Music, will support students and cutting-edge research.
Posted on Dec 18, 2020
The Rotman Class of 1967 gives back with a student scholarship
The scholarship will go towards a talented MBA student’s tuition through an endowment funded by a collective gift of $50,000.
Posted on Dec 15, 2020
The U of T (Hong Kong) Foundation celebrates 25 years of changing lives
To mark the anniversary, Meric Gertler, Daisy Ho and David Palmer gathered for a “fireside chat” with three Foundation Scholars.
Posted on Dec 10, 2020
Schwartz Reisman Institute and AI Global to develop global certification mark for trustworthy AI
The partnership means the University of Toronto will have a global impact in ensuring AI technologies are used responsibly, ethically and fairly.
Posted on Dec 01, 2020
U of T ranks first among public universities in North America for graduate employability
The University of Toronto rose seven spots to eighth in the world in the latest Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking.
Posted on Nov 25, 2020
Green Shield Canada’s historic $6.15-million gift to U of T’s Faculty of Dentistry set to transform dental public health in Canada
The One Smile research program will impact thousands by offering no-cost dental care to impoverished families in a groundbreaking five-year study.
Posted on Nov 24, 2020
The Rotman family supports a new financial-market inspired PPE platform
The generous commitment from Janis Rotman and the Rotman family will assist CovidPPEHelp, which relieves the supply chain bottleneck for personal protective equipment through an easy-to-use marketplace.
Posted on Nov 23, 2020
Thelma Beam’s gift to New College offers students a chance to grow in a supportive, diverse community
A generous bequest from Thelma and Larry Beam, to cover the costs of residence and meals for a New College student, is rooted in Thelma’s own formative memories.
Posted on Nov 20, 2020
Three Atlantic Canadian scholars named C. David Naylor Fellows at the University of Toronto
Thanks to the generosity of Arthur and Sandra Irving, graduate students from Atlantic Canada are realizing their positive visions for better health, mental health and community well-being.
Posted on Nov 13, 2020
U of T’s reputation ranks in top 20 globally: Times Higher Education
The world’s top scholars have ranked the University of Toronto’s reputation: first in Canada and 11th among global public universities.
Posted on Nov 04, 2020
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.
Posted on Nov 03, 2020
U of T receives US$6 million to establish the Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Institute of Iranian Studies
The endowment from Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute will greatly expand the field of Iranian Studies at the University of Toronto.
Posted on Oct 30, 2020
Combining perspectives from different worlds, Judson Asiruwa and Jamie Lee built an award-winning food waste app
Thanks to donor support for student scholarships and a hands-on business competition program, Jamie Lee and Judson Asiruwa grew into insightful leaders solving a key climate change problem.
Posted on Oct 30, 2020
U of T ranked first in Canada by Times Higher Education in 10 of 11 subjects
The University of Toronto improved its global rank in business, humanities and psychology in the prestigious annual ranking by subject from Times Higher Education.
Posted on Oct 29, 2020
The Laidlaw Foundation supports Black students at Rotman with a new scholarship
Rotman School of Management alumni, faculty and staff joined with the Laidlaw Foundation to create the RACBC Scholarship for Black students.
Posted on Oct 27, 2020
Lo Family Social Venture Fund gives 14 startups a boost
Critical support from the Lo family is paving the way for U of T social entrepreneurs to make a massive impact on critical global issues.
Posted on Oct 27, 2020
Out of tragedy, opportunities for our brightest scholars
The inaugural recipients of U of T’s Iranian Student Memorial Scholarship Fund represent creativity, ambition and inspiration – just like the scholars whose lives were cut short.
Posted on Oct 26, 2020
Meeting the greatest need: the power of an unrestricted gift
Generous gifts designated for the “area of greatest need” empower researchers working on the cutting edge of research, fund important capital projects and meet sudden emergencies.
Posted on Oct 24, 2020
U of T ranks 17th globally, up one spot, in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Reflecting its growing research impact, the University of Toronto rose in the U.S. News & World Report university ranking for the second year in a row.
Posted on Oct 21, 2020
Art lover RG Macdonald’s legacy: a place of rest, beauty and connection
U of T alumnus Ronald G. Macdonald left a generous bequest for the greatest needs of the University. His gift is building a beautiful plaza within the Landmark Project.
Posted on Oct 20, 2020
The oldest book in Canada: Leon Katz’s gift to the Fisher Library
A bequest from collector Leon Katz helped U of T acquire the Caxton Cicero—the oldest English language book in Canada, created in 1481 on England’s first printing press.
Posted on Oct 17, 2020
With a passion for STEM, U of T’s 2020 Schulich Leaders fly high
The University of Toronto welcomes 10 top STEM students—the winners of Seymour Schulich’s scholarship program for Canada’s brightest potential leaders in engineering, science and mathematics.
Posted on Oct 16, 2020
U of T ranks first in Canada, third globally in research-focused National Taiwan University Ranking
The University of Toronto rose one spot in the prestigious global ranking, behind only Harvard and Stanford universities.
Posted on Oct 15, 2020
Chemistry alumnus Chevon Riley founded his own natural cosmetics company
Thanks to donor support for bursaries and for U of T’s business accelerators, chemistry student Chevon Riley is building a healthier world with his natural, organic product line.
Posted on Oct 14, 2020
Mariam Abeid hoped for just $500 to help stay in school. A scholarship changed her world
Thanks to a scholarship established by George and Helen Vari, Mariam Abeid overcame lifelong struggles to earn her MA in teaching and begin opening doors for kindergarten students.
Posted on Oct 09, 2020
14 U of T startups receive support from the Lo Family Social Venture Fund
The Lo Family Social Venture Fund, launched in the spring of 2020, is already helping University of Toronto entrepreneurs create positive social impact for the global community.
Posted on Oct 08, 2020
University of Toronto receives single largest gift in Canadian history from James and Louise Temerty to support advances in human health and health care
The $250-million gift will support discovery, collaboration, innovation, equity and student well-being across the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospital network, advancing its leadership as a global centre of excellence in human health and health care.
Posted on Sep 24, 2020
A gift from Richard Nesbitt and Lucy Lawlor expands mentorship opportunities at the Rotman School
The generous gift establishes the Rotman LEADS Program (Leadership, Exploration, Advice, Development and Success) with the goal of extending mentorship support to 300 students.
Posted on Sep 18, 2020
Adam Lake wins Dr. Connie Carter’s inaugural Global Affairs scholarship
Adam Lake, an award-winning advocate for inclusion, receives the first of the scholarships established by U of T friend and donor Connie Carter.
Posted on Sep 03, 2020
U of T first in Canada, among top 10 public universities globally in Times Higher Education rankings
The University of Toronto has been ranked 18th in the world overall in the prestigious Times Higher Education 2021 World University Rankings.
Posted on Sep 03, 2020
$1-million gift from the Vohra Miller Foundation launches U of T’s Institute for Pandemics
The new institute at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health will contribute to making our world better able to prevent, mitigate, cope with and recover from pandemics.
Posted on Aug 19, 2020
U of T first in Canada, 23rd globally in 2020 Shanghai university rankings
U of T moved up one position to 23rd overall in the prestigious annual ranking of more than 2,000 universities worldwide.
Posted on Aug 18, 2020
A message to our community on the recent Blackbaud data breach
Protecting your privacy and personal information is of utmost importance to us.
Posted on Jul 31, 2020
Excellence without Barriers: Alumni and friends’ generosity will have a lasting impact on U of T Law students
Inspiring and committed donors helped the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law raise well above its $30-million goal, establish a nearly $53-million fund for student support.
Posted on Jul 31, 2020
In Memoriam: Ignat Kaneff (1926-2020)
The University of Toronto, and especially the University of Toronto Mississauga community, are remembering Ignat Kaneff—a “builder of communities.”
Posted on Jul 17, 2020
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.
Posted on Jul 16, 2020
Students run marathon to support U of T’s COVID-19 Action Fund
University students Luke Lambert and Graydon Staples raised more than $15,000 to support powerful research efforts at the University of Toronto.
Posted on Jul 13, 2020
Donors help U of T and Hebrew University of Jerusalem launch research and innovation partnership
The Canadian Friends of Hebrew University and the family of Roz and Ralph Halbert gave $5.9 million to launch the partnership, which will power high-impact research in a variety of fields.
Posted on Jul 07, 2020
How will the pandemic change the world of work? U of T’s COVID-19 Action Fund helps find the answers
U of T researcher Scott Schieman and his team have already produced noteworthy findings, including that work-life conflicts have actually decreased for some people.
Posted on Jun 12, 2020
U of T rises to world’s top 25 in latest QS World University Rankings
The University of Toronto moved up four spots in the prestigious annual ranking, while also maintaining its position as Canada’s top-ranked school and North America’s second-ranked public university.
Posted on Jun 10, 2020
International partners help U of T launch a research centre focused on robotics and elder care
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, the AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence, Huazhong University of Science and Technology and robotics company UBTECH launch a centre in China to research robotics for elder care.
Posted on Jun 08, 2020
In Memoriam: Stanley Ho (1921-2020)
The University of Toronto was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Stanley Ho. The philanthropist and business leader believed strongly in the importance of education and helped make a U of T degree a reality for many students from Hong Kong.
Posted on Jun 02, 2020
In Memoriam: Arthur Scace (1938-2020)
Arthur Scace (BA 1960, Hon DSL 2003, Hon LLD 2003) was a champion of education, health care and the arts, who spent his life working to build a better community.
Posted on May 06, 2020
Update on U of T donations process and tax receipting
Thank you for supporting the University of Toronto. Our team explains your current giving options and the status of your tax receipts for 2019 and 2020.
Posted on May 04, 2020
U of T Law community pulls together to create opportunities for students ‘facing an unprecedented summer’
Professors, alumni and friends are pulling together to fund opportunities for students struggling to find employment because of the global pandemic.
Posted on Apr 28, 2020
University of Toronto receives generous $10-million gift from the Temerty Foundation to support urgent COVID-19 priorities
The gift has helped U of T’s Faculty of Medicine and its partner hospitals respond to the immediate needs of front-line health care and quickly ramp up research and training to advance the worldwide effort to end the pandemic.
Posted on Apr 22, 2020
U of T to support 31 high-impact research projects through its Toronto COVID-19 Action Fund
In less than a month, the University of Toronto and its community mobilized to raise $8.4 million and fast-track 31 critical research projects to tackle COVID-19.
Posted on Apr 21, 2020
A seat at the table: David R. Smith supports Rotman’s OnBoard Fellowship
Experiential learning opportunities at the Rotman School of Management empower the next generation to make an immediate impact.
Posted on Apr 20, 2020
U of T creates COVID-19 Emergency Student Bursary Fund
The new fund will help students suddenly affected by the evolving global crisis.
Posted on Apr 16, 2020
Passing on the life lessons that count: Katrina Florendo supports a bursary
Donor-supported awards helped Katrina Florendo succeed in university—and now she’s finding creative ways to pay it forward “exponentially!”
Posted on Apr 15, 2020
Unbottled talent: Rotman donors support and inspire future entrepreneurs
The Guloien Family Innovation Scholarship is one of several awards attracting talented students to the Rotman School of Management.
Posted on Apr 15, 2020
For the love of music: Ian Dalton’s flute scholarship fulfils a dream
A bequest by alumnus Ian Dalton opens doors to promising flute players at U of T’s Faculty of Music.
Posted on Apr 12, 2020
Donald Burwash’s gift to Hart House sparks a top-to-bottom renewal
The U of T alumnus has bequeathed the largest gift to Hart House since the iconic student centre itself was given to the University in 1919.
Posted on Apr 06, 2020
U of T launches action fund to support high-impact research in battle against COVID-19
U of T is launching the Toronto COVID-19 Action Fund to support research that will make near-term contributions to the fight against the novel coronavirus.
Posted on Mar 25, 2020
New Lo Family Social Venture Fund will transform promising ideas and startups into social ventures with broad and timely impact
The Lo family’s generous gift of $500,000 will help U of T’s budding entrepreneurs launch thriving social ventures with the potential to improve communities in Asia and beyond.
Posted on Mar 13, 2020
U of T and BMO Financial Group celebrate more than 20 years of supporting emerging Canadian leaders
BMO Financial Group hosted a reception to celebrate U of T’s 2019-20 recipients of the BMO Financial Group National Scholarships.
Posted on Mar 11, 2020
Ceta Ramkhalawansingh launches 50th anniversary scholarship for Women & Gender Studies
To commemorate helping found U of T’s women and gender studies program a half-century ago, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh makes the first gift toward a scholarship.
Posted on Mar 06, 2020
Transformational gift from Tony Comper advances exciting renewal at St. Michael’s
Inspired by what he saw when he recently returned to take courses at St. Michael’s College, U of T alumnus Tony Comper established a bequest to endow a professorship in Medieval Studies.
Posted on Mar 04, 2020
U of T ranked first in Canada in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
The QS University Rankings by Subject 2020 also ranked U of T in the top 50 globally for 43 subjects, a result unmatched by any other university.
Posted on Mar 04, 2020
Come From Away cast collects more than $16,000 for U of T Iranian Student Memorial Scholarship Fund
The cast from the hit musical collected donations from audience members to support the scholarships that honour eight U of T community members.
Posted on Feb 25, 2020
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.
Posted on Feb 14, 2020
Seymour Schulich doubles scholarship endowment to train young leaders
The well-known philanthropist invests a further $100 million in the Schulich Leader Scholarships, which benefit many U of T students pursuing science and engineering degrees.
Posted on Jan 24, 2020
In Memoriam: Marvelle Koffler (1929-2020)
The University of Toronto is deeply saddened by the loss of Marvelle Koffler. Together with her husband Murray, Marvelle was one of the University’s greatest proponents, generously supporting research and education in the areas of conservation, pharmacy and breast cancer care.
Posted on Jan 17, 2020
U of T launches Iranian Student Memorial Scholarship Fund to honour plane crash victims
The fund, memorializing eight U of T community members, will provide scholarships to international students from Iran as well as students pursuing Iranian studies.
Posted on Jan 15, 2020
The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children announces the appointment of two inaugural co-executive directors
Dr. Astrid Guttmann and Dr. Eyal Cohen will lead the Leong Centre’s work in improving child health through precision prevention.
Posted on Jan 13, 2020
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.
Posted on Dec 19, 2019
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.
Posted on Dec 17, 2019
$16.4 million for cancer research from Toronto’s business community
The annual Hold ‘em for Life Charity Challenge brings business leaders together to raise vital funds for cancer research, making outstanding donations to the University of Toronto and its affiliated hospitals.
Posted on Dec 03, 2019
U of T donor Heather Reisman walks BNN Bloomberg through her vision to make Toronto an innovation leader
U of T’s Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre was made possible through a $100-million donation from Heather Reisman and her husband Gerry Schwartz.
Posted on Dec 02, 2019
U of T ranked 15th globally, first in Canada, for work-ready graduates
According to the latest employability rankings by Times Higher Education, the University of Toronto ranks number one in Canada for graduate employability, and first among North American public universities.
Posted on Nov 25, 2019
U of T rises in seven fields in Times Higher Education subject rankings
Times Higher Education rated the University of Toronto 10th in the world in law and sixth in the world in clinical health in its latest subject rankings.
Posted on Nov 20, 2019
Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research celebrates its fifth anniversary
Thanks to an unprecedented $130-million gift from the Rogers family, researchers have dramatically improved patient outcomes, discovered key genetic causes of heart failure and uncovered new ways to repair injured hearts.
Posted on Nov 20, 2019
World-leading Michael and Amira Dan Brain Tumour Bank Network marks its fifth anniversary
U of T’s biobank has become the biggest of its kind in the world, elevating brain tumour research through unprecedented collaborations.
Posted on Nov 19, 2019
U of T names Michael Sabia director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
A U of T alumnus, Sabia will draw on his considerable experience in both the public and private sectors to help realize the Munk School’s growing ambitions in Canada and on the global stage.
Posted on Nov 12, 2019
University breaks ground on the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre
The Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre will anchor U of T’s cluster of world-leading artificial intelligence scientists and biomedical experts, create an unprecedented concentration of research-based startups, and advance U of T’s standing as a global innovation powerhouse.
Posted on Nov 12, 2019
New BMO Lab is first in the world to investigate AI through the arts
Artists, students and researchers at the multidisciplinary BMO Lab for Creative Research in the Arts, Performance, Emerging Technologies and AI will explore how technology can transform the arts and how the arts can shape technology.
Posted on Nov 06, 2019
U of T climbs two spots in U.S. News & World Report global university rankings
The research-focused Best Global Universities Rankings ranked U of T eighth in the world among public universities, and the number one post-secondary institution in Canada.
Posted on Oct 25, 2019
Reuters ranks U of T as most innovative university in Canada, 27th in the world
U of T climbed eight spots in the World’s Most Innovative Universities ranking, reflecting growing global appreciation of the University as an innovation hub.
Posted on Oct 25, 2019
How the Lawsons’ forward-thinking gift centred patients in research
With the appointment of Prof. Jonathon Maguire as a new chair in patient engagement, U of T’s Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition strengthens its patient-centred approach.
Posted on Oct 22, 2019
The Campbell Fellowships opened doors, say Museum Studies alumni
A generous gift from Vivian and David Campbell helps five students per year obtain important hands-on experience and launch stellar careers.
Posted on Oct 22, 2019
The Lawsons’ landmark $10-million gift to Trinity College supports integrated sustainability initiative
Brian and Joannah Lawson’s visionary support for sustainability will shape a greener, healthier future for the entire Trinity community.
Posted on Oct 18, 2019
U of T welcomes its newest Schulich Leaders: Canada’s top STEM students
Seymour Schulich’s scholarship program recognizes Canada’s brightest students with leadership potential in engineering, science and mathematics.
Posted on Oct 16, 2019
In Memoriam: Katherine Morrison (1925-2019)
Katherine Morrison (PhD 1979, Hon LLD 2004) was one of U of T’s most generous benefactors. By championing libraries and the construction of residences, she helped reshape the student experience across the St. George campus.
Posted on Oct 10, 2019
BMO Financial Group’s $5-million gift will fund exploration of the creative potential of AI
The BMO Lab for Creative Research in the Arts, Performance, Emerging Technologies and AI will stage high-profile events, explore new ways for the arts to embrace cutting-edge technology, and train the next generation of tech-savvy leaders.
Posted on Oct 07, 2019
Erwin Edward Hart’s gift boosts research into medical diagnostics, smart cities and more
Seven more U of T Engineering faculty members have received early-career Hart professorships, thanks to Erwin Edward Hart’s landmark $20-million gift.
Posted on Sep 25, 2019
The world comes to U of T: Meet the 2019 Pearson Scholars
Now in its third year, the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship program is welcoming 36 more future leaders from around the world to study at U of T.
Posted on Sep 24, 2019
The Landmark Project: a greener, more accessible St. George campus core
The Landmark Project expects to begin construction in 2020. The initiative will pedestrianize much of the historic core of U of T’s St. George campus.
Posted on Sep 24, 2019
U of T libraries are the home of global discovery
It takes a university to preserve knowledge and make it accessible for today’s talented researchers and future generations.
Posted on Sep 18, 2019
U of T helps Anna Amy Ho champion society’s most vulnerable people
It takes a university to provide the skills and education needed to help leaders like Anna Amy Ho channel their experience into positive change.
Posted on Sep 12, 2019
Thanks to visionary donors, U of T’s Tanz Centre welcomes world-renowned scientist as new director
Generous philanthropic support was instrumental to attracting leading neuroscientist Graham Collingridge to the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Posted on Sep 12, 2019
U of T rises three spots to 18th in the world in Times Higher Education ranking
The prestigious Times Higher Education ranking placed U of T first in Canada and among world’s top 20 universities.
Posted on Sep 12, 2019
U of T turned Dr. Gooden’s dream of helping others into a reality
It takes a university to connect students with opportunities to learn and grow, to teach them to think critically and to empower them to reach their full potential.
Posted on Sep 05, 2019
Maanjiwe nendamowinan: a meaningful name for U of T Mississauga’s newest building
William C. Buttimer’s generous gift helped build U of T Mississauga’s newest academic building, which now receives an Anishinaabemowin name looking to the future.
Posted on Aug 23, 2019
U of T ranked first in Canada, top 25 globally by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy
The 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities, a research-focused international ranking of higher education institutions, also ranked U of T 12th in the world among public universities.
Posted on Aug 15, 2019
U of T rises to 19th globally in Times Higher Ed world reputation rankings
U of T rose three places in the prestigious ranking, and ranked 10th in the world among public universities.
Posted on Jul 18, 2019
U of T ranked top 10 globally in nine subjects: Shanghai Ranking
The influential Shanghai Ranking Consultancy moved the University of Toronto higher in pharmacy, clinical medicine and geography, and ranked it in the top 50 across 35 subject areas.
Posted on Jul 02, 2019
Interview with David Palmer: How U of T and generous donors raised $2.6 billion
David Palmer, who has led U of T’s fundraising and alumni relations efforts since 2007, was recently re-appointed for a fourth term as vice-president of advancement.
Posted on Jun 26, 2019
U of T leads Canadian universities in QS World University Rankings
The University of Toronto ranked first in Canada and 29th out of more than 1,000 universities worldwide in the prestigious list—and 18th globally among public universities.
Posted on Jun 24, 2019
$10-million gift from the Michael McCain Family to help reverse the growing burden of urologic disease in Canada
The new McCain Centre for Urological Innovation and Education will strengthen Toronto’s position as a world-class hub for urological research, education and patient care.
Posted on Jun 14, 2019
Why Cindy Yip is giving back
Cindy Yip came to U of T from Hong Kong on a scholarship—an experience she treasured so much that she’s now contributing to scholarships for others.
Posted on May 28, 2019
Supporting student parents: alumna Joyce Connolly pays it forward
Dr. Joyce Connolly made it through med school as a single parent, with key support from U of T’s Faculty of Medicine. Now, her generous gifts help other students in need fulfil their goals.
Posted on May 24, 2019
$100-million gift from Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman will power Canadian Innovation and explore the intersection of technology and society
The new Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre will turbocharge the next wave of Canadian innovation, advancing how AI, biomedicine and other disruptive technologies can enrich lives.
Posted on Mar 25, 2019
Boundless campaign exceeds expanded fundraising goal and creates lasting impact
More than 100,000 donors in 99 countries came together to raise $2.641 billion for the University of Toronto, an achievement that reflects our supporters’ shared belief in U of T’s ability to imagine a brighter future for our city, our country and our world.
Posted on Mar 19, 2019
A special joint campaign message from President Meric Gertler and Vice‑President, Advancement David Palmer
The Boundless campaign channelled the immense power and talent of our global community to imagine a brighter future for our city, our country and our world.
Posted on Mar 19, 2019
U of T launches new matching program to support entrepreneurs
The University of Toronto has created a new matching program to provide up to $5 million in funding to student entrepreneurs and U of T-based startups.
Posted on Mar 18, 2019
Peter Mansbridge donates archives to U of T Libraries
Peter Mansbridge gifted 19 boxes of materials to U of T Libraries’ Media Commons – everything from press passes and speeches to photos and letters.
Posted on Mar 08, 2019
The Leong Centre for Healthy Children will help us improve child health through new precision prevention
By applying innovative tools and targeted strategies, researchers can better predict and enhance health outcomes for children around the world.
Posted on Mar 08, 2019
U of T ranks first in Canada in 2019 QS World University subject rankings
In the annual ranking, the University of Toronto placed in the top ten globally in six subjects and made the top 50 more often than any other university.
Posted on Mar 04, 2019
Patient’s family invests in physician’s data-driven “living laboratory” at U of T
The University of Toronto Practice-Based Research Network draws on anonymized data from 550,000 family practice patients to track outcomes and uncover the most effective care practices.
Posted on Mar 01, 2019
Open to change and opportunity: pharmacy alumni support students
Doris Kalamut (BScP 1978) led her Class of 7T8 to raise a generous $48,150 for needs-based bursaries, an amount matched through the Boundless Promise program.
Posted on Feb 28, 2019
University of Toronto mourns death of Chancellor Emeritus Michael Wilson
The University of Toronto community deeply mourns the loss of our Chancellor Emeritus, the Honourable Michael Wilson. A proud and accomplished Commerce alumnus and a Trinity grad, he was our tireless advocate and our global ambassador.
Posted on Feb 11, 2019
New Labatt Family Network provides hope for understanding the biology of depression
A new collaborative research powerhouse will explore and discover the underlying causes of this debilitating illness and train future leaders in the field.
Posted on Feb 08, 2019
U of T receives $4-million donation to create Chinese-Canadian archives
The gift from an anonymous donor empowers the University of Toronto to collect, preserve and digitize historic cultural and personal records from the Chinese diaspora in Canada.
Posted on Feb 01, 2019
Tamil heritage celebration brings research chair total to $790,000
The inaugural Tamil Heritage Month celebration, hosted at U of T Scarborough, supported efforts to develop an academic program for Tamil studies, one of the world’s seven great classical cultures.
Posted on Feb 01, 2019
MD students’ study guide generates $3.7 million for the Boundless campaign
The Toronto Notes project has helped U of T’s MD students give back to the University on an impressive scale.
Posted on Jan 25, 2019
Remembering Margaret Fleck (1932-2019)
The Reverend Doctor Margaret Fleck devoted her life to serving the Anglican community. Her lifelong faith and interest in theological studies inspired gifts creating a chaplaincy and a chair in the Faculty of Divinity at Trinity College.
Posted on Jan 21, 2019
A 10-year anniversary, a 100-year conversation: the Dunlap gifts to astronomy
The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics, founded in 2008 with a generous gift from David and Moffat Dunlap, has become an international powerhouse on the leading edge of discovery.
Posted on Jan 18, 2019
New gift to Dept. of Medicine marks 100 years of U of T’s first endowed chair
In 1919, an unprecedented philanthropic gift by Sir John and Lady Eaton helped support the creation of U of T’s Department of Medicine, ushering in a new era of medical education and discovery in Canada.
Posted on Jan 15, 2019
Remembering Alfred Bader (1924-2018)
The University of Toronto will always be grateful to Dr. Alfred Bader for his generous contributions to arts at Victoria College.
Posted on Jan 11, 2019
“Nobody lives long enough to become an advocate” — Janet Cottrelle
The Janet D. Cottrelle Foundation supports surgical oncology fellowships at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine.
Posted on Dec 19, 2018
Alumnus David Dime supports health innovation at U of T
Chemistry alumnus and business founder David Dime (BSc 1973, PhD 1978) has generously established a catalyst fund at U of T’s Department of Molecular Genetics to support research into novel approaches to combat diseases.
Posted on Dec 11, 2018
U of T one of only eight universities placing in top 50 across all subjects
The University of Toronto joins an elite group that displays both breadth and strength, placing highly in all 11 fields in the prestigious Times Higher Education subject ranking.
Posted on Dec 03, 2018
$1.3-million gift from Nancy McCain and Bill Morneau helps students
The Morneau-McCain Scholars program will bring up to 25 young women from Kenya to complete undergraduate degrees at U of T’s Woodsworth College.
Posted on Nov 29, 2018
How bursaries helped both this alumna physician—and her patients
When donors give to bursaries for medical students, says Dr. Stephanie Zhou, they do more than help individuals succeed. They also open the door to a more diverse physician population, improving patient care.
Posted on Nov 26, 2018
U of T forges strategic partnership with world’s largest ride-hailing company
Didi Chuxing and U of T will collaborate on research funding and investigate areas from self-driving vehicle technologies to smart cities.
Posted on Nov 23, 2018
Auctioneer of Banting painting pledges its commission to diabetes research
The painting of the lab where insulin was discovered sold for 10 times more than expected. Heffel Fine Art Auction House will donate its commission to diabetes research at the University of Toronto.
Posted on Nov 23, 2018
Medicine by Design makes a critical advance in stem cell safety
In a donor-supported Medicine by Design project, U of T researcher Andras Nagy discovered a strategy to improve the safety of stem cell-derived therapies.
Posted on Nov 20, 2018
U of T ranked top public university in North America for employability
The ranking by the prestigious Times Higher Education magazine rated U of T in 13th place globally – and among public universities, seventh in the world.
Posted on Nov 16, 2018
New $6-million gift supports talented Daniels students
U of T announces a new $6-million gift to create the John and Myrna Daniels Foundation Opportunity Awards to help talented graduate and undergraduate students at the Daniels Faculty shape the future of architecture, landscape architecture and urban design.
Posted on Nov 15, 2018
Rose Patten is installed as U of T’s 34th chancellor
Rose Patten was installed as U of T’s 34th chancellor on November 5, 2018.
Posted on Nov 06, 2018
U of T and Amgen Foundation partner on prestigious scholarship program
A four-year Amgen Foundation gift will offer Canadian undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience with world-leading U of T researchers.
Posted on Nov 02, 2018
Asper Centre celebrates 10 years with a special constitutional panel, and a $2.5-million gift from David Asper
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights at U of T’s Faculty of Law celebrates its 10th anniversary – and a stellar record of achievement – with a generous gift from its founding benefactor.
Posted on Oct 31, 2018
U of T places top in Canada, 20th globally in U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of best universities
The University of Toronto has again been ranked top in Canada and 20th in the world by the research-focused U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Posted on Oct 31, 2018
New “HK Match” campaign to help outstanding Hong Kong students attend the University of Toronto
Siblings Daisy C.F. Ho and Lawrence Ho have launched a matching campaign to expand the prestigious University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation Scholarships.
Posted on Oct 19, 2018
U of T welcomes Leong Scholars to campus
Edwin Leong’s gift brings three extraordinary students with financial need to U of T to pursue graduate studies.
Posted on Oct 19, 2018
TD makes $6.7-million investment at the Rotman School of Management
The contributions expand collaboration between Rotman and TD in the areas of data analytics applications as well as innovation in health care, and behavioural economics.
Posted on Oct 19, 2018
New chair in ALS research honours inspiring champion
The James Hunter Family Chair in ALS Research will boost research into developing therapies to treat and find a cure for the devastating neurological disease that leads to paralysis and death.
Posted on Oct 19, 2018
Faculty of Music celebrates 100th anniversary with launch of centenary fundraising campaign and 150 public events
U of T’s Faculty of Music is gearing up for its second century by focusing on research, training and capital development.
Posted on Oct 18, 2018
Mitacs, U of T sign $1.4-million deal to fund global research opportunities
The non-profit has agreed to provide $1.4 million over three years to help students do research and share knowledge abroad, positioning them for success in a globalized world.
Posted on Oct 17, 2018
U of T’s research and innovation strength boost it in two new rankings
The University of Toronto moves to top spot for the medical and doctoral program category in the Maclean’s ranking, while jumping 11 spots to 35th globally in the Thompson Reuters ranking of innovative universities.
Posted on Oct 16, 2018
Anonymous donor gives $1 million for Muslim Studies at Emmanuel College
The gift supports a professorship in the pastoral studies program, with a focus on Muslim studies.
Posted on Oct 12, 2018
Touched by blindness, cancer, couple invests in U of T research
When Henry Farrugia and his partner Rosemary Hodgins were personally touched by blindness and breast cancer, they committed to advancing the potential of medicine in these areas by investing in research at U of T’s Faculty of Medicine.
Posted on Oct 11, 2018
What if we could do a lab test on the spot, anywhere in the world?
Students in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at U of T have built a device that can prevent the spread of the devastating Zika virus.
Posted on Oct 03, 2018
$2.5 million gift in honour of Geoff Taber supports students, entrepreneurship
Family, friends and colleagues raised the extraordinary amount in honour of the late Geoff Taber (LLB 1985), and are supporting a faculty chair and student financial awards at the University of Toronto.
Posted on Oct 03, 2018
Can a student urban planning project spark a community boom?
A donor-funded scholarship supported Clara Shipman’s project: a redevelopment blueprint for Toronto churches that saves vital community spaces.
Posted on Oct 02, 2018
How students are providing clean water in Nicaragua for just two cents a day
Through a donor-supported Capstone project, U of T students are tackling the problem of clean drinking water in developing countries.
Posted on Oct 01, 2018
U of T launches $30-million campaign to help law students financially
The Campaign for Excellence without Barriers focuses on student bursaries. It will increase accessibility by ensuring qualified students can attend law school regardless of their financial means.
Posted on Sep 28, 2018
Remembering Geraldine Heffernan (1923-2018)
Geraldine Heffernan’s lifelong connection to U of T began as a student during the Second World War and continued through her generous benefactions.
Posted on Sep 27, 2018
U of T rises one spot to place 21st in Times Higher Education rankings
The University of Toronto is ranked among the world’s very best for 2019 as Times Higher Education releases its university rankings. The ranking is a tribute to U of T’s research strength, research impact, and exceptional teaching quality.
Posted on Sep 26, 2018
Reid Hoffman makes record-breaking gift to the Faculty of Information
A donation from LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman—the largest U of T’s Faculty of Information has ever received—creates a new chair to investigate the relationship between AI and humanity.
Posted on Sep 19, 2018
U of T, Huawei extend research partnership
Huawei Canada and the University of Toronto have renewed their research partnership, which has already provided more than $3.5 million in funding for innovative U of T discoveries and inventions.
Posted on Sep 18, 2018
U of T jumps three spots to place 12th in world for graduate employability
The University of Toronto remains the highest-ranked Canadian university in the QS Graduate Employability Ranking for 2019.
Posted on Sep 12, 2018
Meet new chancellor Rose Patten: a dynamic life, a vision for the future
Rose Patten says she hopes to leverage her 30 years of experience working at the intersection of business, academia and the public sector to help promote U of T’s mission on a global stage.
Posted on Sep 07, 2018
Saving our future by seeing our past
U of T PhD student Daniel G. Dick has created a new way to understand fossil ecosystems. His insights could help us navigate climate change in the here and now.
Posted on Sep 06, 2018
Tata Trusts supports partnership with U of T in India
The partnership will focus on urban research and entrepreneurship and establish the University of Toronto School of Cities Alliance.
Posted on Sep 05, 2018
Prestigious Shanghai ranking places U of T in top 25 global universities
The University of Toronto is proud of its brilliant students and faculty, whose hard work placed the University 23rd in the world in the independent Shanghai Ranking Consultancy’s Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Posted on Aug 15, 2018
U of T ranks fourth in world in research-focused ranking
For the fifth year in a row, the University of Toronto ranks in the top five in the world for scientific research papers, according to the 2018 National Taiwan University Ranking.
Posted on Aug 14, 2018
McLean Award given to professor developing eco-friendly batteries
The McLean Award, endowed by alumnus William F. McLean in 1995, supports outstanding basic research by an early-career scholar. The 2018 winner, chemistry professor Dwight Seferos, is building eco-friendly batteries and cooling clothing.
Posted on Jul 23, 2018
U of T makes top 10 for seven subject areas in influential global ranking
The University of Toronto is also one of just a handful of elite institutions to earn a top-50 ranking across nearly three dozen subjects, according to the independent Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.
Posted on Jul 20, 2018
Remembering Barrie D. Rose (1930-2018)
Barrie Rose transformed personal loss into dedicated support for palliative care, research and education.
Posted on Jul 18, 2018
Honouring the enduring legacy of philanthropy at U of T
The Chancellors’ Circle of Benefactors recognizes the central role that philanthropy has played in advancing U of T’s excellence and impact.
Posted on Jul 11, 2018
Troost family’s new $3-million gift uplifts engineering leaders of tomorrow
Building on their generosity to U of T Engineering, Kathleen and William Troost have made an additional gift of $3 million to support leadership education at the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.
Posted on Jun 28, 2018
Heffernans expand fellowships with additional $3-million gift
Entrepreneurship champions and alumni Gerald and Geraldine Heffernan have made a $3-million gift to expand the Heffernan Innovation Post-Graduate Fellowships.
Posted on Jun 28, 2018
Laidlaw gift brings transformative research scholarship to U of T
The Laidlaw Program will give undergraduates leadership training and unprecedented opportunities for self-directed research at U of T and around the globe.
Posted on Jun 28, 2018
Uncovering the roots of English
The Salamander Foundation, a long-time supporter of U of Tʼs Dictionary of Old English, has made an unprecedented gift of $1.5 million to help the project accelerate its research and increase our understanding of the medieval world.
Posted on Jun 28, 2018
Dentistry’s Access to Care Fund receives largest gift to date
Dr. George Christodoulou is putting smiles on the faces of some of Canada’s most vulnerable through an endowed gift of $500,000 to U of T Dentistry’s Access to Care Fund.
Posted on Jun 28, 2018
Group to raise $3 million for chair in Tamil Studies at UTSC
Two community organizations will endow a chair in Tamil Studies at U of T Scarborough, supporting research in Tamil language, history and culture.
Posted on Jun 26, 2018
A fitting message at Chancellor Michael Wilson’s final Convocation
University of Toronto Chancellor Michael Wilson’s final convocation ceremony included a heartfelt, student-led musical tribute. The outgoing Chancellor has championed mental health and been a shining example to thousands.
Posted on Jun 26, 2018
U of T’s 2018 Pearson Scholars bring the world to campus
The 2018-2019 winners of the prestigious Lester B. Pearson Scholarships are exceptional international students with big dreams for our global future.
Posted on Jun 21, 2018
‘A wow factor’: LIFT project revitalizes nearly half U of T’s research space
The $190-million Lab Innovation for Toronto (LIFT) upgrades, funded jointly by U of T and the federal and provincial governments, are complete, benefiting 1,100 researchers.
Posted on Jun 19, 2018
A gift from humble beginnings for the Summer Mentorship Program
Inspired by a selfless mentor who helped her immigrant family find their feet in Canada, Dr. Vicky Nguyen made a gift to help Indigenous students pursue careers in health care through U of T’s Summer Mentorship program.
Posted on Jun 18, 2018
Alumni Reunion welcomes thousands of U of T grads back to campus
U of T’s biggest annual alumni gathering welcomed nearly 9,000 graduates back to campus to celebrate old friendships and memories and create new ones.
Posted on Jun 07, 2018
U of T’s reputation lands it among the top 30 global universities
The University of Toronto has risen three places in the prestigious QS World University Rankings, thanks to breadth and depth of scholarship, in-demand graduates, and a stellar global reputation.
Posted on Jun 06, 2018
U of T makes gains among universities with best global reputations
U of T placed 22nd in the world – and first in Canada – on the influential Times Higher Education ranking of the world’s 100 most powerful university brands. That’s two spots higher than 2017.
Posted on May 31, 2018
Ripple effect for global surgery: U of T’s Prakash Fellowship
Since a generous gift from A.K. Prakash launched U of Tʼs fellowships in international medicine, a growing cohort of young doctors have transformed care around the world with their Canadian training.
Posted on May 24, 2018
Prof. Winder’s commitment to giving
A lifelong supporter of U of T students, retired economics professor John W. L. Winder hopes to do “tremendous good“ with a scholarship bequest.
Posted on May 14, 2018
U of T’s new School of Cities unites experts to address urban challenges
The unique and ambitious project will draw together the best minds from a wide range of disciplines to solve the pressing challenges of global cities.
Posted on May 04, 2018
Rose Patten elected as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto
The prominent Canadian business leader is a philanthropist, a champion of women in leadership, and the honorary patron of the King’s College Circle Heritage Society.
Posted on May 03, 2018
Alumni Impact Survey results offer insight into U of T’s global alumni network
The results of the 2017 Alumni Impact Survey are in, and now everyone can explore the facts and figures on how University of Toronto’s 550,000 living alumni network help make the world a better place.
Posted on May 03, 2018
The Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship opens
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering has officially opened the Myhal Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, a state-of-the-art building designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Posted on Apr 27, 2018
Preventing leukemia: A family’s quest for answers will support key research
More than 60 years after sisters Pushpa Seth and Sushila Naran Pancha lost their brother to childhood leukemia they have established an award for graduate students researching its underlying biology.
Posted on Apr 16, 2018
Rotman family commits $6 million to the Centre for Health Sector Strategy
The Rotman Family, who helped transform business education at U of T’s Rotman School of Management, has committed $6 million to support the Rotman School’s Centre for Health Sector Strategy.
Posted on Apr 05, 2018
Myhal family champions next-generation engineering innovation and entrepreneurship
George and Rayla Myhal have bolstered their commitment to U of T Engineering with another generous gift that will name the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in their honour.
Posted on Apr 05, 2018
UTS’ historic renovation campaign gains momentum
University of Toronto Schools’ Building the Future nears its $60 million goal to revitalize its Bloor Street location, in part with the support of friends and alumni at the University of Toronto.
Posted on Apr 05, 2018
Judith Schurek establishes two Pearson Scholarships
The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering alumna’s generous gift will attract two top international students to U of T each year.
Posted on Apr 05, 2018
Leadership councils engage global alumni
U of T has launched two new leadership councils to engage the advice and support of accomplished alumni and friends around the world.
Posted on Apr 05, 2018
Supporting post-secondary mental health
The Rossy Family Foundation has donated an additional $2 million to help address the growing crisis in mental health among post-secondary students.
Posted on Apr 05, 2018
Looking forward and giving back
In another show of his magnanimous spirit, Chancellor Emeritus the Hon. Hal Jackman has generously donated $2.5 million to the Faculty of Law to support important research and student financial aid.
Posted on Apr 05, 2018
$1-million gift from Bader Philanthropies supports undergraduate research program
The gift supports Victoria College’s Scholars-in-Residence program, aimed at providing research opportunities to undergraduate humanities students.
Posted on Apr 05, 2018
Annual Miner’s Lamp Award Dinner raises $949,000 for mental health
U of T’s Department of Psychiatry and IAMGOLD Corporation have raised close to $2 million in three years to support research into the prevention and early detection of youth mental illness.
Posted on Apr 03, 2018
In Memoriam: Peter Munk (1927-2018)
The University of Toronto community has lost a most generous and visionary alumnus and benefactor, Peter Munk, who passed away at the age of 90.
Posted on Mar 28, 2018
Raymond Ng sets up fund to help commercialize medical innovations
As an otolaryngology resident, Dr. Raymond Ng realized there was no early screening technique for an invasive head and neck cancer – so he set out to make one.
Posted on Mar 27, 2018
U of T honours researchers whose impact reaches beyond academia
The winners of the inaugural University of Toronto President’s Impact Awards have changed the lives of people across the globe.
Posted on Mar 09, 2018
Inventing the future: Molly Shoichet’s new role as Ontario’s chief scientist
U of T’s Molly Shoichet is Ontario’s first Chief Scientist. She sees her role as improving public understanding, sharing innovative research and helping shape a science-based future.
Posted on Mar 06, 2018
U of T gets top marks in Canada in QS World University subject rankings
The University of Toronto impressed in the 2018 rankings: No other university placed in the top 50 globally for so many subjects.
Posted on Mar 01, 2018
Gift to Trinity College establishes new undergrad program in sustainability
Thanks to the $1.25-million gift from alumni Martha and George Butterfield, undergraduates will be able to study environment and sustainability in an interdisciplinary program including both arts and science.
Posted on Feb 12, 2018
Paul Dalla Lana commits second $20-million gift to the University of Toronto’s Boundless Campaign
Ten years after their first transformative gift to U of T, Paul and Alessandra Dalla Lana have doubled their commitment to the research and training that will make a tangible difference in improving public health.
Posted on Feb 01, 2018
World-renowned Jackman Institute celebrates historic expansion
The new facilities for the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study were made possible by generous gifts from Dr. Eric and Sara Jackman, Margaret and Wallace McCain, and an anonymous donor.
Posted on Jan 31, 2018
Siblings honour brother: scholarships in occupational science and therapy
The Rappolt siblings are funding two scholarships at U of T — aimed at improving care and access to services for people like their brother Peter, who has developmental delay and a mental health disorder.
Posted on Jan 31, 2018
U of T celebrates fifth class of Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Alumni of the program established through a gift from Mastercard Foundation help celebrate the newest cohort of 15 outstanding students, hailing from Cameroon to Zambia.
Posted on Jan 25, 2018
Public funding is needed to support the next generation of scientists
In falling behind on funding, Canada is wasting the talent and potential of our one of our best resources, young scientists. University Professor Mark Lautens writes an op-ed for the Globe and Mail.
Posted on Dec 20, 2017
In Memoriam: Barry and Honey Sherman
The University of Toronto community is deeply saddened to learn that Bernard (Barry) Sherman and Honey Sherman – two of our most prominent alumni and visionary supporters, and active members of the U of T community – have died.
Posted on Dec 15, 2017
New $2.1-million gift announced as University College renovations begin
Donors Edmund and Frances Clark, who come from a multi-generation family of UC alumni, have added $2.1 million to their initial $2.5-million gift.
Posted on Dec 12, 2017
Ronald Deibert named 2017 global thinker by Foreign Policy magazine
The Citizen Lab’s Ronald Deibert was recognized for documenting the full extent of digital espionage in today’s world.
Posted on Dec 06, 2017
A place to come together
When Dario Di Censo (BCom 1988 UTM) heard about the Landmark Project and how it will transform the St. George campus, he felt an immediate need to be a part of it.
Posted on Dec 06, 2017
Tenniel Chu’s gift establishes first sports management programme with largest ever donation to Department of Management at University of Toronto Scarborough
The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) in Canada is establishing a new sports management programme, courtesy of a $1.675 million gift from alumnus and entrepreneur Tenniel Chu.
Posted on Nov 27, 2017
‘Canada’s sweetheart’ Anne Murray donates archives to U of T
Music legend Anne Murray has donated 40 years of documents, recordings, contracts and memorabilia to U of T Libraries, offering a unique window into the Canadian popular music industry.
Posted on Nov 24, 2017
Scholarship and environment: the 2017 C. David Naylor University Fellows echo donors’ passions
Arthur and Sandra Irving established the C. David Naylor University Fellowships to support student research. Meet the 2017 winners and learn how to apply for these prestigious awards.
Posted on Nov 23, 2017
Molly Shoichet named Ontario’s first Chief Scientist
In the new position, Shoichet will advise government on science-based policy and champion high quality science in government and education.
Posted on Nov 22, 2017
U of T ranks among top five public universities for global employability
According to Times Higher Education, U of T is the leading university in Canada for employability for a sixth year in a row.
Posted on Nov 20, 2017
Strengthening international partnerships: U of T President Meric Gertler in Rwanda and Ethiopia
Meetings with Mastercard Foundation Scholars in Kigali, and with partners at Addis Ababa University, confirmed the powerful impact of global collaboration.
Posted on Nov 20, 2017
Wedding gifts turn into opportunities for U of T students
Couple forgoes wedding gifts for donations to a scholarship that honours family role models.
Posted on Nov 15, 2017
Murray Koffler
Visionary philanthropist and U of T alumnus Murray Bernard Koffler passed away on November 5. He leaves behind an enduring legacy as one of Canada’s most prominent entrepreneurs and humanitarians.
Posted on Nov 09, 2017
Harnessing medical data to improve care
A groundbreaking data collaboration is helping U of T’s Faculty of Medicine improve the care of patients with multiple complex conditions.
Posted on Nov 09, 2017
U of T psychology ranks 7th in the world among public universities
In the Times Higher Education university subject rankings, U of T placed highly in psychology, life sciences, medicine and dentistry.
Posted on Nov 09, 2017
Marshall McLuhan’s library given United Nations heritage designation
The honour is the second UNESCO Memory of The World designation for U of T and the fifth overall for Canada.
Posted on Nov 06, 2017
University of Toronto is best in Canada, 20th in world: U.S. News & World Report
Ranked among top ten public universities in the world, top seven in North America
Posted on Nov 03, 2017
U of T, City of Toronto sign memorandum to support collaboration
U of T and the City of Toronto made it clear that partnerships between the two institutions are vital to the success of the city and to the impact of academic research by signing a memorandum of understanding.
Posted on Nov 02, 2017
U of T scientists play part in Nobel Prize-winning physics research
U of T scientists collaborated on an international project which helped three U.S. scientists discover gravitational waves and win the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Posted on Nov 01, 2017
The importance of supporting fundamental research
U of T supports all the recommendations of Investing in Canada’s Future: Strengthening the Foundations of Canadian Research, also known as the Naylor Report.
Posted on Oct 17, 2017
Terrence Donnelly’s $10-million gift funds basic science, new catalyst hub
The donation is Donnelly’s third major commitment to U of T, and completes an arc of strategic giving that boosts U of T’s capacity and reputation as an international leader in research and teaching in health care and basic science.
Posted on Oct 17, 2017
The next generation of vascular surgeons
A $2.25-million gift to the U of T Division of Vascular Surgery will support three early-career professors across three academic teaching hospitals.
Posted on Oct 17, 2017
Opening doors for Indigenous law students
A $1-million gift from Norman and Gay Loveland will support needs-based scholarships for Indigenous students wishing to study at U of T’s Faculty of Law.
Posted on Oct 17, 2017
Leaving a mark on their alma mater
When New College alumni Lesley Riedstra and Rian Mitra learned about U of T’s Landmark Project, they knew they wanted to be part of the historic beautification of their alma mater.
Posted on Oct 17, 2017
Pearson Scholarships bring 37 top international students to U of T
This September, U of T welcomed its first cohort of Pearson Scholars, 37 international students chosen for their exceptional academic achievements, creativity and community leadership.
Posted on Oct 17, 2017
Ipsos Corp. donates unprecedented gift of global opinion data to Munk School
The extraordinary gift-in-kind, valued at $8.2 million, represents a vast trove of data covering international public attitudes that does not exist anywhere else in the world.
Posted on Sep 28, 2017
A new gift marks 100 years of physical therapy at U of T
The generous donation from the Rick Hansen Institute and the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation will support spinal cord injury research.
Posted on Sep 27, 2017
How a travel grant built a more effective architect
A donor-supported travel program helped architecture students learn, hands-on, about the importance of collaboration in design.
Posted on Sep 26, 2017
Vector Institute names first president
Its creation was greeted with national and international media attention. Now, the Vector Institute has its first president and CEO: Garth Gibson, currently at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
Posted on Sep 26, 2017
U of T plays prominent role in what magazine dubs Toronto ‘tech revolution’
The October 2017 issue of Toronto Life magazine dubbed Canada’s largest city “the new Silicon Valley” – and the University of Toronto is playing a key role.
Posted on Sep 22, 2017
U of T attracts Fujitsu Laboratories R&D centre to Toronto
Fortune 500 juggernaut Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. is partnering with the University of Toronto to create a new research and development collaboration.
Posted on Sep 20, 2017
Toronto Star editorial: Don’t let the world pass us by on science
An editorial in the Toronto Star praises the top quality education that U of T students receive, but also points to a worrying trend in the overall competitiveness of Canada’s post-secondary institutions.
Posted on Sep 14, 2017
U of T grads have one of the best employability outcomes in the world
U of T is the top-ranked Canadian university and 15th in the world in the 2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
Posted on Sep 12, 2017
Could basic income work in Canada?
A student-faculty research collaboration at Trinity College could be part of future provincial decisions on a better social assistance system.
Posted on Sep 07, 2017
Call for better research funding as U of T ranked No. 1 in Canada
The familiar names are all still on the annual influential ranking of the world’s best universities by Times Higher Education. But the editors are warning countries not to get complacent – especially when it comes to falling levels of federal investment in university research.
Posted on Sep 07, 2017
U of T Dentistry’s collaborations in Africa help both students and patients
Placements and partnerships in Ethiopia and Uganda share ideas and expertise across continents.
Posted on Aug 29, 2017
Red, white and true blue
For 70 years, The Associates organization has kept American alumni connected to their Canadian alma mater.
Posted on Aug 23, 2017
Buddhist Studies celebrates a banner year
A successful first year for U of T’s Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Studies culminates in a leading international conference.
Posted on Aug 22, 2017
U of T named one of world’s top public universities, best in Canada
The influential international Shanghai Ranking has once again placed University of Toronto among the best in the world.
Posted on Aug 17, 2017
Training Jamaica’s new leaders in forensic pathology
The children of late philanthropist G. Raymond Chang honour his legacy, investing in the often overlooked but critical field of forensic pathology in Jamaica.
Posted on Jun 29, 2017
A vision for giving back
Toronto’s Nanji Family came to Canada as refugees and promised to pay it forward. Now, they’re helping U of T eye surgeons restore sight—and hope—to people around the world by giving the gift of sight.
Posted on Jun 24, 2017
Toronto’s Vector Institute officially opens
With the creation of the Toronto-based Vector Institute, Ontario and Canada are leading in the booming field of artificial intelligence, with U of T researchers at the forefront.
Posted on Jun 23, 2017
A world of experience to bring the best to campus
After a dynamic career in international development, Lorne Heuckroth is creating opportunities for international students to study at U of T Engineering.
Posted on Jun 23, 2017
Student recruitment gets a boost from prominent international alumni
Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, who graduated from U of T in 1966, was first in a series of U of T alumni to participate in international student recruitment efforts.
Posted on Jun 23, 2017
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Bloomberg Nursing
In 2007 Lawrence Bloomberg brought a $10-million donation to U of T’s nursing faculty, advancing the science and scholarship that underpin nursing education locally, nationally and globally. Over the past two years, it has been ranked third and sixth best nursing faculty internationally, and the best in Canada.
Posted on Jun 23, 2017
U of T remains in top 25 of universities with best reputations worldwide
The University of Toronto again ranks among the best global universities when it comes to reputation, according to the Times Higher Education’s World Reputation Rankings 2017.
Posted on Jun 19, 2017
Munk School of Global Affairs’ Innovation Policy Lab gets boost from Lupina Foundation
Gift will enable Munk School faculty to co-produce educational experiences that provide a competitive edge to students while having an impact on innovation policy worldwide.
Posted on Jun 13, 2017
Remembering Avie Bennett
Distinguished U of T alumnus Avie Bennett passed away on June 2, 2017 in Toronto at age 89. He leaves behind a great legacy in higher education, Canadian art and culture, and business.
Posted on Jun 09, 2017
Campaign for Landmark Project launches with a lead gift from UTAA
UTAA gift continues century-long tradition of alumni support for St. George campus.
Posted on Jun 09, 2017
“I want to actively help in fighting cancer,” says Schulich Leaders Scholar
Driven to fight the disease that robbed him of his father, new U of T graduate Joan Miguel Romero is grateful for the scholarship that has set him on the route to becoming a clinician-scientist in immunology.
Posted on Jun 09, 2017
Academic reputation places U of T among best in world, #1 in Canada
Consistent with a range of indicators and rankings, the University of Toronto continues to be placed as a leading institution globally and the top university in Canada in the 2018 QS World University Ranking released June 7.
Posted on Jun 07, 2017
U of T’s Jackman Humanities Institute celebrates 10 years, welcomes new director
From the undergraduate scholars-in-residence research program to the creation of a digital humanities network, U of T’s Jackman Humanities Institute has much to celebrate over the last decade.
Posted on Jun 02, 2017
University of Toronto President Meric Gertler appointed to second term
Professor Meric Gertler has been appointed to a second term as president of the University of Toronto, the chair of U of T’s Governing Council announced Thursday – and will lead the university until June 30, 2023.
Posted on May 25, 2017
Medicine alumni pay it forward
The tight-knit Class of 1980 has pitched in $39,450 to endow an award for students in need, with all funds matched by the Boundless Promise program
Posted on May 23, 2017
One Spadina merges the past with the future
The Globe and Mail dubs the future home of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design—now almost complete—“already one of the best Canadian buildings of the past decade.”
Posted on May 23, 2017
A fitting tribute to a special kind of doctor
When beloved family physician and UofTMed alumnus Dr. Samuel Leitenberg (MD ’74, PGME ’76) died in 2015, his patients, colleagues and family were devastated.
Posted on May 17, 2017
President heralds Vector Institute’s coup
President Gertler sees a bright future in Uber’s investment in the Vector Institute, in a recent article in The Globe and Mail
Posted on May 11, 2017
Donor gets a glimpse into ALS research
ALS Double Play committed $150,000 to create The Christopher Chiu Fellowship for ALS Research at U of T.
Posted on May 01, 2017
Government of Japan establishes chair and centre in Japan studies at U of T’s Munk School
Munk School for Global Affairs receives US $5 million to establish first in Canada chair in Japanese politics and global affairs and Centre for the Study of Global Japan.
Posted on May 01, 2017
Building on a vision to improve child nutrition
Buoyed by total commitments of $10 million, the Faculty of Medicine’s Joannah and Brian Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition will bring together top researchers in nutritional sciences, paediatrics and family and community medicine, to support advanced research and public education in childhood nutrition.
Posted on Apr 12, 2017
Miner’s Lamp Award dinner raises $600,000 for mental health research
The second annual Miner’s Lamp Award dinner brought the total raised for the prevention and early detection of severe mental illness to $1 million.
Posted on Mar 31, 2017
IAMGOLD Corporation helps search for early signs of psychosis
One of the first projects to be supported by the annual Miner’s Lamp Award Dinner will deepen our understanding of youth mental health.
Posted on Feb 21, 2017
Scarborough business owner donates $2 million to U of T for Tamil studies
One of U of T’s earliest Tamil alumni, businessman Ravi Gukathasan has given a historic donation to support a Tamil studies program at U of T Scarborough.
Posted on Feb 03, 2017
A $2-million donation launches a city-wide urology research program
With support from Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. and patient Siggy Levy, Professor Sender Herschorn hopes to bring a sensitive subject out of the shadows.
Posted on Feb 01, 2017
Remembering University of Toronto Chancellor Emerita Rose Wolfe
“A beloved champion, a distinguished alumna, and an incredibly warm and generous friend”
Posted on Jan 02, 2017
U of T’s Boundless campaign surpasses historic $2-billion mark and expands goal to $2.4 billion
Thanks to the unprecedented generosity of 94,736 alumni and friends, the Boundless campaign has set a new record for philanthropy in Canada and helped U of T reach new levels of excellence, innovation and impact. By expanding its goal to $2.4 billion, the campaign will support compelling new initiatives inspired by the University’s Three Priorities.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
The Boundless campaign in numbers
The Boundless campaign is revealing new possibilities for global relevance and impact
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
A place to reimagine the world
“We have so much to contribute, so much more we can accomplish together, to help reimagine the world – as a world of equality and justice, health and prosperity, wisdom and wonder.”
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Inspiring excellence and innovation
“This level of generosity is unprecedented in Canadian history. It speaks volumes to the confidence our donors place in the University of Toronto to make a difference in the world.”
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Roslyn and Murray Herst invest in talented student doctors
Donors like Roslyn and Murray Herst are helping the Boundless campaign build on U of T’s commitment to accessibility and outstanding education by raising vital funds for student aid.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Learning from the best: the double rewards of mentoring
Leonard Simpson drew on his decades-long career in business and investing to mentor students each year. He is one shining example of the more than 10,000 alumni and friends who serve as volunteers and mentors at the University.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Imani builds confidence and leadership in Scarborough’s young Black community
Hundreds of students like Jenny Charitable have received a university education they thought was out of reach, thanks to the vision of the Black Student Alliance and alumna Mary Anne Chambers, the founders and the champion of U of T Scarborough’s Imani mentoring program.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Educating global citizens: saving lives with cooling vests
The Munk School of Global Affairs—established through a landmark gift from Peter and Melanie Munk—is encouraging students in the Munk One program to apply what they learn to a global issue they’re passionate about. Sometimes their efforts save lives.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Building innovative startups, like AI game-changer Blue J Legal
The Rotman Catalyst Fund, created through Joseph L. Rotman’s $30-million legacy gift, will help the Rotman School continue to foster innovation and fund tomorrow’s cutting-edge startups, including new ventures based on artificial intelligence.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Students herald a new era for engineering education
When recent U of T Engineering graduate Mauricio Curbelo (BASc 2014) was in his second year, he helped lay the groundwork for one of the largest donations in Engineering Society history. He just didn’t know it at the time.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
The next generation of engineering innovators
Research and innovation by early-career faculty will get a significant boost thanks to a $20-million bequest from the estate of alumnus Erwin Edward Hart at the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Mending hearts at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research
The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research—created through an unprecedented donation of $130 million from the Rogers family—is fuelling innovative research that includes potentially eliminating the need for infants with heart defects to undergo repeated surgeries.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Orlando Corporation puts Mississauga at the forefront of cancer research
Groundbreaking discoveries for treatment of rare and hard-to-treat children’s brain cancers were the inspiration for a new $7-million gift from the Orlando Corporation to the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry at U of T Mississauga.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Working to improve life expectancy worldwide at the Dalla Lana School of Global Health
A landmark gift commitment from Paul and Alessandra Dalla Lana created the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. It’s a gift that is enabling researchers such as Prabhat Jha to make a tangible difference in improving public health worldwide.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Reimagining a landmark: One Spadina Crescent will create a collaborative hub for a better Toronto
One Spadina Crescent will be the new home of the University of Toronto’s John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, a Toronto landmark where scholars will reimagine and envision the future of cities.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Transforming our campuses: capital projects supported by the Boundless campaign
From state-of-the-art buildings and classrooms to flexible study spaces and the most advanced laboratories and athletic facilities, the Boundless campaign is ensuring our campuses are providing an enriching environment in which to innovate, create, discover and study.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Enhancing international education with U of T scholarships
Clement Chan boosts international education with a $1-million gift for first-year scholarships at U of T.
Posted on Dec 08, 2016
Remembering Margaret and John Bahen
Margaret and John Bahen were both U of T alumni and strong supporters of the University. Their visionary philanthropy is seeding breakthroughs in medicine, engineering, math and computer science.
Posted on Dec 06, 2016
University of Toronto launches the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Studies and appoints inaugural director
An endowment—originally from Tung Lin Kok Yuen, the Hong-Kong based charitable organization established by Mr. Robert H. N. Ho’s grandmother, Lady Clara Ho Tung—will provide an intellectual home for the largest contingent of Buddhist studies experts in Canada.
Posted on Dec 05, 2016
Toronto comes out to support One Spadina Crescent
Members of Toronto’s architecture, design, development, business and philanthropic communities came out to toast and support U of T’s new Daniels Building at One Spadina.
Posted on Nov 10, 2016
Maclean’s lauds U of T’s reputation, students, research and innovation in annual rankings
If you want to know which Canadian university has the best reputation among business leaders, guidance counsellors and fellow professors, look to the University of Toronto, says Maclean’s.
Posted on Nov 01, 2016
Investing in the future of surgeon scientists
Jim and Mari Rutka collaborate with SickKids Foundation and the University of Toronto to fund opportunities for surgery residents, through the world-renowned U of T Surgeon Scientist Training Program.
Posted on Oct 26, 2016
Artificial intelligence research and startups at U of T get boost from RBC
Canada’s largest bank is bolstering artificial intelligence and machine learning research at the University of Toronto – and startups launched by students and faculty.
Posted on Oct 22, 2016
Jackman Law Building officially opens
Hal Jackman catalyzed more than 600 alumni to contribute more than $25 million towards the modern new facility for U of T’s Faculty of Law.
Posted on Oct 07, 2016
Remembering Russell J. Morrison (1923 – 2016)
Russell Morrison (MA 1947, Hon. LLD 2004) was one of U of T’s most generous supporters. Through his giving, he strove to help students reach their full potential.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
Gift to UTSC creates expanded space for teaching, student services and community engagement
The Krembil Foundation is providing $1 million to U of T Scarborough to help create a new hub for student life and provide greater opportunities for community service, engagement and outreach.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
Extraordinary bequest for student awards and U of T Mississauga expansion
An extraordinary bequest from accountant William C. Buttimer is helping U of T’s Mississauga campus complete a major expansion and supporting student awards in engineering and nursing.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
Mats Sundin Foundation to support early childhood development research
Hockey legend Mats Sundin is accelerating research into the crucial first 2000 days of life.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
Rotman legacy gift at the core of school’s transformation
The Rotman Catalyst Fund—formed by Joseph L. Rotman’s historic $30-million bequest, will encourage innovative projects to transform management education and research.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
Twelve new U of T fellows join Royal Society of Canada
U of T’s inductees for 2016 come from four faculties and their research interests range widely, from thermal spray coatings and conservation biology to pioneering social history and probing the fundamentals of quantum mechanics.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
Sterling reputation propels U of T’s global ranking
When it comes to the world’s most esteemed institutions of higher learning, Canada’s leading research university continues to shine, especially when it comes to its renowned academic reputation.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
President puts U of T’s expertise to work in the community
President Gertler’s efforts to ensure U of T provides expertise, research and models to help make Toronto an even better city were the subject of a recent article in The Globe and Mail.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
A strategic moment for Canada
In an op-ed in The Globe and Mail, U of T President Meric Gertler shows how Canada can shine on the world stage.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
Spring Reunion 2016 a great success
U of T’s flagship alumni celebration broke attendance records in 2016.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
A granddaughter’s diagnosis sparks support for stem-cell research
In an effort to help his granddaughter to a better life, Bill Karny initiated a strategic $1-million investment in stem-cell science.
Posted on Oct 06, 2016
Mining Executive and U of T Alumna Shines Light on Adolescent Mental Health
In a profile in Dolce magazine, U of T alumna Carol Banducci (BCom 1982 UC) shares her motivations for mental health philanthropy. The executive vice-president and CFO of IAMGOLD Corp. says it’s time to focus on early treatment and prevention.
Posted on Sep 26, 2016
How can Canada capitalize on the new geography of innovation?
In an op-ed in the Toronto Star, U of T President Meric Gertler and MaRS Discovery District CEO Ilse Treurnicht argue for government support to follow innovators from suburbia to downtown hubs.
Posted on Sep 21, 2016
New medicinal chemistry centre will target cancer cells
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is establishing a new interdisciplinary centre for the development of new drugs targeting cancer and other diseases, thanks to a $7-million donation from Mississauga-based Orlando Corporation.
Posted on Sep 20, 2016
Emerging researchers named to professorships founded by engineering alumnus
Seven U of T faculty members have received the inaugural Percy Edward Hart and Erwin Edward Hart Professorships, enhancing emerging research and education across the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.
Posted on Sep 12, 2016
$27 million to fast-track stem cell research at U of T
Discovering stem cells here was just the beginning. Now, the University of Toronto is pushing the frontiers of regenerative medicine even further with a $27-million investment in 20 transformative projects.
Posted on Aug 30, 2016
R&B star The Weeknd backs U of T’s bid to launch North America’s first Ethiopian studies program
A $50,000 donation from Grammy-award winning star The Weeknd will help the University of Toronto launch the first program for Ethiopian studies in North America.
Posted on Aug 09, 2016
U of T lab retrofit a historic investment in Canadian science and innovation
In what University of Toronto President Meric Gertler called “an historic investment in Canadian science and innovation,” the federal and provincial governments are joining with the university to provide almost $190 million to upgrade nearly half of U of T’s research labs over the next two years.
Posted on Aug 09, 2016
Landmark $20-million bequest to U of T Engineering will support emerging researchers
Alumnus Erwin Edward Hart (BASc 1940) left a $20-million bequest to bolster early-career research and graduate student mentorship.
Posted on Jun 10, 2016
David Palmer, U of T’s vice-president of advancement, receives outstanding achievement award
The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education names Palmer as the recipient of its 2016 honour.
Posted on Jun 10, 2016
Munk School announces new endowment fund for Hellenic studies
A new bridge-building Hellenic Studies program at the Munk School for Global Affairs is launched thanks to a $1.75-million gift from the Hellenic Heritage Foundation
Posted on May 10, 2016
Joseph Rotman leaves $30 million legacy gift to Rotman School of Management
Gift strengthens School’s role as a leader in innovative management education
Posted on Apr 06, 2016
University of Toronto and RBC create startup accelerator for young innovators
The University of Toronto and the Royal Bank of Canada today announced ONRamp, a major new initiative that will help support Canada’s innovative entrepreneurs.
Posted on Apr 05, 2016
Rogers Foundation wins philanthropy award
One year after making the largest gift to medicine in Canadian history, The Rogers Foundation has been recognized for its historic and groundbreaking philanthropy. The Foundation was named “Outstanding Foundation” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) during its 2015 annual conference.
Posted on Mar 15, 2016
Gift of $1 million from Rossy Family Foundation to address student mental health
The Rossy Family Foundation has recognized the critical obligation universities have to promote student health and well-being with a $1 million gift to support mental health and wellness programs at the University of Toronto.
Posted on Mar 15, 2016
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.
Posted on Mar 15, 2016
Grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will help preserve and share rare manuscripts
The University of Toronto will join in a new wave of digital scholarship thanks to a $1-million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Posted on Mar 15, 2016
Celebrating transformational gifts to the University of Toronto
2015 marked the anniversary of a number of iconic donations to the University of Toronto. These gifts have transformed the University, contributing to its legacy as one of the world’s top teaching and research universities. These gifts were made both during and prior to the University’s Boundless campaign.
Posted on Mar 15, 2016
Fifth anniversary of the Munk School of Global Affairs
U of T recently celebrated the remarkable legacy of Peter and Melanie Munk’s generosity to the University and how, in just five years, the Munk School of Global Affairs has taken great strides to make their vision a reality.
Posted on Mar 15, 2016
Epic snowball fight at U of T
Students from three campuses, plus visitors, battle to a good-natured draw.
Posted on Mar 07, 2016
Volunteers: at the heart of a great campaign
Like the University of Toronto’s motto, Velut Arbor Aevo (“as a tree grows through the ages”), the work of U of T’s campaign volunteers represents the roots that anchor the University’s traditions and support its mission to meet global challenges and prepare global citizens.
Posted on Feb 29, 2016
The University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact
The University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala event in Hong Kong on November 28, marking 20 years of opening doors for exceptionally talented young people from Hong Kong.
Posted on Dec 16, 2015
Alumni support student mental health at Trinity College with $1.75-million donation
The Anne Steacy Counselling Initiative will support on-site counselling for students.
Posted on Dec 15, 2015
IBM Canada invests $65 million to U of T and partners for innovative collaborations
A $65 million investment from IBM Canada Ltd. will enable the Southern Ontario Smart Computing Innovation Platform (SOSCIP) to add new areas of focus to its mandate and double the number of academic institutions in the U of T-based consortium.
Posted on Oct 06, 2015
Four new scholars join the Schulich leaders
Four incoming U of T students were selected to receive the prestigious Schulich Leaders Scholarship, twice as many as last year.
Posted on Sep 29, 2015
$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.
Posted on Sep 28, 2015
Responding to the refugee crisis: U of T, OCAD, York University to partner with Ryerson
U of T expands its Scholars at Risk Program to include students.
Posted on Sep 17, 2015
Following on a record fundraising year, the Boundless campaign has now passed the $1.8-billion mark towards its $2-billion goal
Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto has reached yet another milestone, breaking fundraising records for the University and higher education in Canada.
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Rotman MBA grads selected from among 20,000 teams to compete in the global final of the $1-million Hult Prize
The University of Toronto’s Team Attollo is one of just six groups selected from among 20,000 entrants to advance to the 2015 Hult Prize finals in New York this September.
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Strengthening developing countries through forensic medicine
The Faculty of Medicine is pleased to announce the establishment of the G. Raymond Chang Forensic Pathology Fellow following a landmark $2-million gift by the Raymond Chang Foundation.
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Engineering alumnus Henry Wu makes first-time gift of $3.5 million
A first-time donation of $3.5 million by alumnus Henry Wu will help support the construction of the Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CEIE).
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Joe Weider Foundation establishes the Leadership Development Lab at Rotman
A $3 million gift from a prominent name in health and fitness will strengthen the self-development program at the Rotman School of Management.
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Degrassi’s Linda Schuyler supports students, promotes diversity
Linda Schuyler, co-creator of the award-winning Degrassi franchise, has made a $1-million gift to U of T – a fitting reflection of her commitment to promoting respect for individual differences through her work.
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Lyon Sachs’ gift strengthens ties with Engineering and Israel’s Technion Institute
Ottawa-based developer Lyon Sachs has provided a generous $1-million gift to strengthen collaborations between U of T Engineering and Israel’s Technion Institute of Technology.
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
A generous gift bolsters a strong tradition of student support
Charles Baillie (BA 1962 TRIN) and Marilyn Baillie (BA 1965 TRIN) have made a $1-million gift to establish the Marilyn and Charles Baillie Award for Trinity students in need of financial support to complete their education.
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Record level of giving during 10th anniversary of Creative Writing Program
This spring, U of T’s Department of English celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Creative Writing Program with a nod to donors who have provided a record level of support to students.
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Gift helps establish soft-skills research unit at Rotman
A gift from Richard Nesbitt has helped launch the Mind Brain Behaviour Hive at the Rotman School of Management.
Posted on Jun 29, 2015
Gift creates first professorship in Chinese Buddhist Studies at Victoria University
Through an extraordinary donation of $1.1 million from Buddhist Youth Alliance International to Victoria University, Emmanuel College will establish the Shi Wu De Professorship in Chinese Buddhist Studies.
Posted on Jun 17, 2015
Accessibility and excellence focus of anonymous $5-million gift
A $5-million gift from an anonymous donor will support deserving students, primarily those with Indigenous backgrounds, or those whose parents did not attend university or college.
Posted on Jun 17, 2015
Advancement Initiatives win top awards at CASE and CCAE
Advancement projects conducted across the University have resulted in three gold medals and one silver at the annual CCAE Prix d’Excellence awards, as well as a gold from CASE.
Posted on Jun 15, 2015
Laying the groundwork for prosperity: Canadian cities and their universities
Canada’s cities are building the foundations of our future prosperity, University of Toronto president Meric Gertler told a capacity crowd at the Empire Club of Canada.
Posted on Jun 02, 2015
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.
Posted on Mar 16, 2015
In memory of Dr. John Evans, President Emeritus of the University of Toronto
The University of Toronto receives the news of the death of Dr. John Evans with sadness at our collective loss, and gratitude for his decades of contributions to diverse facets of Canadian society.
Posted on Feb 17, 2015
Remembering Joseph L. Rotman (1935-2015)
Mr. Rotman, who was one of Canada’s leading innovators and philanthropists, died in Toronto on January 27th, just weeks after his 80th birthday. He leaves a great legacy in a wide array of fields, including business, health care, the arts and higher education.
Posted on Jan 27, 2015
Marcel Desautels, Judy Matthews AFP award recipients this year
Desautels receives the Outstanding Philanthropist award from the Greater Toronto Chapter of the Association of Professional Fundraisers (AFP). Judy Matthews receives the Outstanding Volunteer award from AFP.
Posted on Dec 12, 2014
Historic $130 million gift to establish the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research
Largest private donation in Canadian health-care history will bring together the strengths of SickKids, UHN, and U of T in personalized genomic medicine, tissue engineering, and advanced cardiac care to address heart failure across the lifespan.
Posted on Nov 20, 2014
Boundless campaign announces new milestone at U of T Innovation and Entrepreneurship Panel
The new Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport provided a magnificent setting to celebrate the Boundless campaign’s success in passing the three-quarter mark towards its $2-billion goal.
Posted on Nov 20, 2014
Strengthening Indigenous Education
A new Indigenous Education Initiative at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) will generate knowledge that is relevant to education, and the study of education, in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous societies around the world. This five-year initiative is made possible thanks to a generous $5-million gift from an anonymous donor.
Posted on Nov 20, 2014
Outstanding community support fosters Jewish Studies
The Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies officially opened on November 17th, 2014.
Posted on Nov 20, 2014
Alumnus elevates UTIAS entrepreneurship with $1-million donation
Francis Shen has made a $1-million donation to develop an entrepreneurship incubator at UTIAS.
Posted on Nov 20, 2014
Tanz Family gift will enhance treatment in neurodegenerative diseases
A $1-million grant from the Tanz family will launch a collaboration between U of T’s Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute to accelerate the development of new therapeutic treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Posted on Nov 20, 2014
Alumni in Singapore and Malaysia rally to build the classroom of the future
U of T Engineering’s Singapore-Malaysia alumni group is making its mark on U of T’s new Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship by funding one of the building’s new Technology Enhanced Active Learning rooms.
Posted on Nov 20, 2014
Boundless surpasses $1.5 billion mark
Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto, the most ambitious campaign in Canadian university history, continues to set new benchmarks for philanthropy in Canada, surpassing $1.5 billion towards its $2-billion goal.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
Gerald Heffernan expands his legacy of support for entrepreneurship
Gerald Heffernan (BASc 1943) has expanded his legacy of support for entrepreneurship at U of T Engineering with a $5 million gift to fund new fellowships and name The Entrepreneurship Hatchery.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
Gift honours urban visionary Paul Oberman
Like her late husband, urban visionary Paul Oberman, Eve Lewis is committed to the enhancement and preservation of architectural landmarks that reflect the heritage of the local community.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
Advancing research in acquired brain injury
The March of Dimes Canada and the University of Toronto have signed a $1.5-million agreement to advance research in recovery from brain injuries and stroke, making the donation to the University the largest made by the national charitable organization in its more than 60-year history.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
Rotman teams up with CIBC to enable more women leaders in financial services
A gift from CIBC to the Rotman School of Management will help address the ongoing challenge facing the financial services industry: its ability to encourage women to take on and excel in leadership positions.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
Writer and artist Anne Steacy makes major donation to Trinity College
The love of science and learning has been a staple of the intellectual appetite of Anne Steacy’s family for more than a century, and today Trinity College is reaping the benefits of that love.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
New Institute for Management & Innovation Launches at UTM
The University of Toronto Mississauga launched the new Institute for Management & Innovation, providing undergraduate and professional graduate programs that will develop the next generation of strategic thinkers in varied fields.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
Gift to Hart House secures a great literary tradition
An anonymous gift has endowed Hart House Library for future generations.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
David Scrymgeour, helping inspire a new generation of innovation leaders
David Scrymgeour (BCom 1979) calls his commerce degree the foundation of his successful career as an entrepreneur. His $1.5-million gift to endow the Building Canadian Leaders Matching Scholarship Program is aimed at supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs like him.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
Boundless impact: a record year for annual giving
Annual giving reached new heights in 2013-14 as Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto created an atmosphere of both expectation and enthusiasm among alumni and friends.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
U of T Medicine Remembers Norman Bethune
The Faculty of Medicine and leaders in the Chinese community in Canada celebrated the legacy of one of medicine’s most distinguished alumni, Dr. Norman Bethune, with the unveiling of a sculpture by acclaimed Canadian artist David Pellettier.
Posted on Jul 11, 2014
Michael and Amira Dan give $10 million to establish new institute for Indigenous health
Michael (MD 1984) and Amira (MA 2004) Dan have donated $10 million to support the creation of an institute dedicated to improving the health of Indigenous peoples.
Posted on Jun 20, 2014
A Boundless milestone: campaign surpasses $1.4 billion
Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto raised over $1.4 billion by December 31, 2013 and stands at $1.445 billion at the time of writing.
Posted on Feb 26, 2014
New partnership helps Ontarians living with simultaneous mental and physical illnesses
Inspired by a landmark $20-million gift from an anonymous donor, matched generously by the Government of Ontario, the University of Toronto is partnering with three leading health care and research institutions to create a $60-million initiative addressing a major gap in our health care system: the care of those suffering from simultaneous mental and physical illnesses.
Posted on Feb 26, 2014
Peter Munk presented Medal of Honour by Technion Israel Institute of Technology
The award, honouring contributions to education, health care, and public policy, was presented to business leader and philanthropist Peter Munk on November 10, 2013, at the Munk School of Global Affairs.
Posted on Feb 26, 2014
Lawson gift to enhance childhood nutrition
Brian and Joannah Lawson have long been committed to nutrition and the health of children. To help realize their goal, they have made a $5-million donation to nutritional sciences in the Faculty of Medicine.
Posted on Feb 26, 2014
Renewing a storied space
A bold plan to revitalize the interior spaces of University College has taken a leap forward with the generous donation of $2.5 million by Ed (BA 1969 UC, Hon. LLD 2012) and Fran (BA 1969 UC, MA 1990, PhD 2002) Clark toward the restoration of the West Hall.
Posted on Feb 26, 2014
Krembil Foundation helps UTSC research build healthy ecosystems
The Krembil Foundation has provided a $1.6-million gift to UTSC in support of basic research that explores the intricacies of aquatic ecosystems.
Posted on Feb 26, 2014
David Peterson’s passion: developing tomorrow’s public policy leaders
Louise Arbour was the inaugural speaker at the David Peterson Leadership Lecture Series – a fitting first presenter for a program aimed at developing tomorrow’s public policy leaders and bringing some of the brightest minds in public policy to U of T.
Posted on Feb 26, 2014
Supporting Robarts Library: friends honour Russell Morrison’s philanthropic leadership
Friends of Russell and Katherine Morrison have generously pledged $535,000 in support for the Robarts Library Common initiative.
Posted on Feb 26, 2014
A vital resource for Canadian dentistry
A $700,000 gift from the Dentistry Canada Fund will provide powerful new resources for Canadian dentists.
Posted on Feb 26, 2014
Major entry scholarship programs launched to attract more top students to U of T
New major entry scholarship awards, established in tribute to David Naylor’s presidency, will help U of T students develop into global leaders.
Posted on Oct 29, 2013
Goldring Student Centre brings students together at Victoria University
A sparkling new student complex, The Goldring Student Centre, has risen around Wymilwood at Victoria University, thanks to donations from students and alumni, including Blake Goldring, Judy Goldring and Vic Chancellor Wendy Cecil.
Posted on Oct 23, 2013
Student Engineering Society donates $1 million for new building
The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering’s undergraduate student society, SKULE, has donated $1 million to build versatile student club space in the new Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Posted on Oct 23, 2013
Chinese businessman honours Bethune’s legacy with gift to U of T’s Faculty of Medicine
Businessman Zhang Bin, chairman of Chinese media network Millennium Golden Eagle International, has donated $800,000 to the Faculty of Medicine in honour of Dr. Norman Bethune.
Posted on Oct 23, 2013
U of T named top university in Canada & in world’s top 20
U of T has been recognized with a number of impressive awards and honours this fall, including being named the top university in Canada and one of the top 20 in the world in the 2013 Times Higher Education (THE) World University report.
Posted on Oct 23, 2013
Rhodes Scholars featured at campaign milestone event
At a recent event featuring U of T’s three newest Rhodes Scholars, President David Naylor announced that Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto is more than two-thirds of the way towards its historic $2-billion goal.
Posted on Oct 23, 2013
University of Toronto receives a $30-million commitment from Heart and Stroke Foundation
The Heart and Stroke Foundation has announced a $300-million initiative to support cutting-edge heart and stroke research at leading health institutions across the country, including a $30-million commitment to U of T.
Posted on Jun 25, 2013
Boundless sets a new high-water mark for philanthropy in Canada
Boundless is setting a new benchmark for philanthropy in Canada. As the campaign progresses towards its $2-billion goal, we thank our alumni and friends who have volunteered their time or made a gift.
Posted on Jun 12, 2013
Landmark to become new Home for John H. Daniels Faculty Of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
U of T has unveiled its ambitious plans to transform One Spadina Crescent into the new home of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.
Posted on Jun 12, 2013
William Downe: building capacity for inner-city health
William Downe’s donation to U of T and St. Michael’s Hospital will address urban health research and develop tomorrow’s community and urban health sector leaders.
Posted on Jun 12, 2013
Making an impact on medicine: Michael and Amira Dan
U of T has benefitted from the Dan family’s generosity, including a new gift from Medicine Campaign Cabinet Chair Michael Dan and his wife Amira to establish the U of T Brain Tumour Bank.
Posted on Jun 12, 2013
Giving first year students a boost at St. Mike’s
The SMC One: Cornerstone program is now on a firm foundation thanks to a $500,000 pledge from University of St. Michael’s College alumnus Victor Dodig and his family.
Posted on Jun 12, 2013
Reimagined Munk School opens its doors to Toronto
More than 3,000 people lined up for the chance to step behind the Miramichi sandstone exterior of the newly renovated home of the Munk School of Global Affairs during Doors Open Toronto.
Posted on Jun 12, 2013
U of T honoured at University of West Indies Gala
The University of Toronto was honoured by The University of the West Indies (UWI) at its fourth annual Toronto Benefit Gala on May 11.
Posted on Jun 12, 2013
Joseph Wong Named inaugural Roz and Ralph Halbert Professor of Innovation Munk School
Thanks to the generosity of Roz and Ralph Halbert, longtime U of T supporters who have provided critical funding to build academic bridges between institutions and countries, U of T has a new innovation professorship: The Roz and Ralph Halbert Professor of Innovation at the Munk School of Global Affairs.
Posted on May 31, 2013
U of T selects architects for new Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The University of Toronto has chosen Toronto-based Montgomery Sisam Architects and U.K.-based Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios as the architects for the new Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Posted on May 01, 2013
Trinity Chancellor Bill Graham contributes landmark gift
The Honourable Bill Graham, Chancellor of Trinity College, has donated $5 million to the Centre for Contemporary International History, providing a new “coherent, central home” for students and researchers.
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
Boundless engagement and innovation
In February, U of T reached out to alumni and friends in California who are playing a leading role in the Bay Area’s dynamic innovation economy.
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
Creative Destruction Lab – turning ideas into reality
Backed by eight visionary partners, the Creative Destruction Lab at the Rotman School of Management aims to turn new technologies into profitable businesses.
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
U of T researchers dominate prestigious awards
U of T researchers have dominated many recent competitions in science and engineering—adding to the University’s disproportionate representation among Canada’s most significant awards.
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
Celebrating a Canadian artistic icon: Doris McCarthy estate entrusts U of T with extensive collection
The legacy of Canadian visual artist Doris McCarthy, who earned a BA at age 78 and died in 2010 at the age of 100, will continue to thrive at U of T Scarborough.
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
Inaugural Weston Fellows announced
The University of Toronto and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation are delighted to announce the 16 inaugural Weston Fellows, recipients of Canada’s most prestigious awards dedicated to international experience at the doctoral level.
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
MasterCard Foundation donates $22.5 million to educate and develop scholars from Africa
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program has made an outstanding US$22.5-million gift to the University of Toronto. The gift aims to help educate and develop young scholars from Africa, preparing them to lead change in their communities.
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
We’ve got a cause for that
The Boundless Campaign, with its themes of boundary-crossing opportunity, openness, inclusion and impact, has resonated strongly with students who see in it a reflection of their own values and aspirations.
Posted on Dec 03, 2012
Boundless impact
As we mark the first anniversary of Boundless, we see that the campaign and its core themes have taken root across the University’s divisions and within our community of alumni and friends at home and abroad. The result: the campaign recently surpassed $1.18 billion.
Posted on Nov 30, 2012
Boundless momentum
It has been a year of extraordinary momentum since the launch of Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto in November 2011. One year after the official public launch, we have raised more than $1.18 billion.
Posted on Nov 29, 2012
The Honourable Michael Wilson welcomed as Chancellor
The Honourable Michael Wilson is installed as the 33rd Chancellor of the University of Toronto.
Posted on Nov 29, 2012
UTSC launches its Boundless campaign
University of Toronto Scarborough launched the largest fundraising campaign in its history with a celebration at Miller Lash House on November 14, 2012.
Posted on Nov 28, 2012
Faculty of Dentistry honours students, launches $18-million campaign
U of T’s Faculty of Dentistry launches the first phase of the Faculty’s $18-million campaign.
Posted on Nov 12, 2012
Bloomberg Nursing launches $25-million campaign
Nearly 400 students, family, donors, friends and faculty gathered to celebrate the launch of the $25-million campaign for U of T’s Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.
Posted on Oct 29, 2012
Asia-Pacific launch of Boundless
The Asia-Pacific launch of Boundless: the Campaign for the University of Toronto was celebrated recently at a gala event in Hong Kong.
Posted on Oct 23, 2012
Faculty of Arts & Science launches campaign for Jewish Studies
The Centre for Jewish Studies has launched a public campaign with a major gift from the Tanenbaum family to enhance its impact as a vital intellectual cornerstone in the heart of Toronto and to complement the efforts to build one of the most vibrant centres for Jewish life in the world.
Posted on Oct 16, 2012
The Boundless campaign surpasses $1.1 billion
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of donors throughout the institution, the University is pleased to report that its Boundless campaign has reached $1.12 billion as of September 30th.
Posted on Oct 04, 2012
George Myhal: creating an infrastructure for impact
George Myhal (BEng 1978) is saying thank you in a big way for his U of T education with a pace-setting $5-million gift to U of T Engineering’s campaign.
Posted on Oct 04, 2012
Rosie MacLennan: a gold medal fundraiser
Rosie MacLennan (BPHE 2011) knows how to deliver a top performance, on and off the trampoline.
Posted on Oct 04, 2012
Richard Rooney: championing small learning communities at New College
The New One program got started this fall at New College—celebrating its 50th anniversary this year— with the help of a generous $1-million gift from an outstanding graduate and strong supporter, Richard Rooney (B.A. 1977).
Posted on Oct 04, 2012
Henry N.R. Jackman makes $10-million gift to Faculty of Law expansion
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law is delighted to announce the largest gift to the law school to date: a generous $10-million lead gift to the Building Campaign from the Honourable Henry N. R. “Hal” Jackman.
Posted on Oct 02, 2012
University of St. Michael’s College launches $50-million campaign
Looking to the future while celebrating a 160-year tradition, the University of St. Michael’s College launched a $50-million campaign on Sept. 29 in the heart of the historic campus east of Queen’s Park.
Posted on Oct 01, 2012
U of T Launches Fraser Mustard Institute for Human Development
The University of Toronto has launched The Fraser Mustard Institute for Human Development (FMIHD).
Posted on Sep 28, 2012
Munk School of Global Affairs officially opens newly restored location
The Munk School of Global Affairs has celebrated the opening of a newly renovated and restored heritage building that doubles the amount of space available to its students, faculty and staff.
Posted on Sep 21, 2012
Opening night for the Faculty of Music
The Faculty of Music heralded an exciting new season of performances, lectures and master classes—and unveiled its campaign to extend the Faculty’s interdisciplinary reach, heighten its international profile and build its infrastructure.
Posted on Sep 21, 2012
U of T Engineering launches $200-million campaign to nurture the next generation of engineers
The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering kicked off a $200-million campaign that will build on our reputation for excellence, and ensure our place among the world’s leading institutions for engineering education, research and innovation.
Posted on Sep 18, 2012
U of T Medicine launches unprecedented $500-million campaign
The Faculty of Medicine announced its $500-million campaign that will transform health care by training future leaders and putting scientific discovery into action.
Posted on Sep 17, 2012
$15-million commitment launches new era at U of T’s Rotman School of Management
The Rotman School of Management’s expansion has officially opened. The new space doubles the amount of teaching, research, study, presentation and special event space.
Posted on Sep 11, 2012
Lynd Forguson honoured with first Boundless Promise Scholarship
Lynd Forguson loved University College, its intimacy, its diversity, its wonderful way of helping young people.
Posted on Aug 03, 2012
U of T initiates new matching program for student aid
The University of Toronto has initiated a visionary matching program to boost the financial support available to its undergraduates.
Posted on Jun 26, 2012
U of T Mississauga unveils its $60-million campaign
Students were front and centre as U of T Mississauga unveiled its ambitious $60-million campaign.
Posted on May 28, 2012
Victoria University launches “Imagination Unbound”
Victoria University President Paul Gooch helped launch Vic’s “Imagination Unbound” fundraising campaign during a ceremony at Isabel Bader Theatre.
Posted on Apr 04, 2012
Faculty of Arts and Science celebrates campaign launch
The campaign for the Faculty of Arts and Science will strengthen the University’s capacity to prepare global citizens and to meet the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century.
Posted on Apr 02, 2012
Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto surpasses $1 billion raised
At the end of January, Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto surpassed $1 billion in contributions.
Posted on Mar 30, 2012
Tanz Centre passes halfway mark
With $17 million raised, U of T’s Tanz Centre is halfway to its $31 million campaign goal.
Posted on Mar 30, 2012
Faculty of Law celebrates the launch of a $53-million building campaign
More than 200 alumni and friends of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law gathered to celebrate the launch of a $53-million building campaign.
Posted on Feb 23, 2012
Breaking ground for Goldring
Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of benefactors, the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport will open in early 2015.
Posted on Feb 07, 2012
President David Naylor’s keynote address November 20, 2011
The following speech was delivered by President David Naylor at the launch event for Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto, on November 20, 2011.
Posted on Dec 05, 2011
Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto launched with celebration at Convocation Hall
Nearly 1,000 alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff gathered in Convocation Hall on Sunday, November 20 for a special event marking the start of the public phase of the University’s comprehensive fundraising campaign—the University’s third in the last 30 years.
Posted on Nov 28, 2011
View the campaign video
Watch the video introducing Boundless, the campaign for the University of Toronto.
Posted on Nov 22, 2011