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- From aerospace to F1 racing: U of T grad leans into internships to land engineering job June 18, 2026 https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Aarabhi-at-F1-crop.jpg
- Gregory David receives U of T honorary degree for leadership in philanthropy June 17, 2026Across a career that spans finance, governance and philanthropy, Gregory David has focused on a consistent goal: building institutions that can serve more people, more effectively over the long term.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/NZ3_0718-crop.jpg
- Inspired by his father, U of T Scarborough grad nourishes food security research with community work June 16, 2026As a child, Bavan Pushpalingam would help tend vegetables at his family’s Scarborough home – first on their small apartment balcony and, later, in the backyard.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BANNER_DSCF1146-crop.jpg
- History on the pitch: U of T soccer watch party draws hundreds June 15, 2026Hundreds of soccer fans clad in red and white – blankets, chairs, snacks and friends in tow – descended on the University of Toronto to cheer on Canada as it played Bosnia and Herzegovina on global soccer's biggest stage.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-06-12-WC-Watch-Party-%2831%29-crop_0.jpg
- Stepping up: Grad takes moves from U of T's Hart House to Toronto Tempo dance team June 12, 2026A University of Toronto graduate was close to the action as Canadian women’s basketball made its professional debut this year – and she credits Hart House for showing her the steps to get there.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/IMG_7703-crop.jpg
- Convocation Hall, up close: U of T carpenters share the iconic building's quirks June 12, 2026With its columns and domed roof, Convocation Hall is among the most recognizable landmarks on the University of Toronto’s St. George campus.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/DSC9987-crop.jpg
- From setback to a second start: How one U of T grad found her footing – and is helping others do the same June 11, 2026Lellow Sedio’s confidence in her education prospects hit a low point in 2017.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/IMG_2842-crop.jpg
- Indigenous graduation celebration: Meet 3 grads who plan to reshape their fields June 10, 2026As they graduate from the University of Toronto, Rose Esplen, Tristan Gosselin and Adrianna Lewis are determined to play a role in reshaping their chosen fields – from medicine and law to librarianship.The three are among 19 Indigenous students who gathered at Hart House in May for a pre-convocation graduation celebration.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-05-06-Indigenous-Grad-%2818%29-crop.jpg
- 'Freedom to explore who I am': Grad finds growth, direction at U of T Mississauga June 8, 2026Benji Jacob had already lived in three different countries before he arrived at the University of Toronto – so moving from place to place felt like the only constant in his life.That changed as he settled into his undergrad at U of T Mississauga, where he was able to explore his interests and build on […]https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Benji1-crop.jpg
- Meet eight new medical school grads from U of T’s Class of 2026 June 5, 2026 https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/temerty-2026-crop.jpg
- Class of 2026: Meet five U of T grads who made their mark June 3, 2026This spring, more than 15,000 students will cross the stage at the University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall. Representing more than 127 countries and all corners of Canada, the Class of 2026 are as diverse as the paths that brought them here.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/0G5A9718-crop.jpg
- U of T researchers demonstrate AI worm could target any online device June 2, 2026A team of researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered a new class of cyberthreat that gives hackers more power and reach at far less cost. It can be built with free AI models. Every online device is a potential target. And current cyber defences are not yet ready for it.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/0521NicolasPapernot019-crop.jpg
- Celebrating Pride Month: Flags raised across U of T's three campuses June 1, 2026The University of Toronto marked the start of Pride month on June 1 by raising the Progress Pride Flag across its three campuses.At Varsity Stadium on the St. George campus, the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) and the Institutional Equity Office, hosted their annual flag-raising ceremony.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/BMc-PrideFlagRaising-260601-022-crop.jpg
- The future of international development: U of T grad aims to make field more ‘inclusive, grounded and impactful’ June 1, 2026For Ivoire Beguinot, leadership is about working collaboratively, empowering others and staying open to perspectives different from your own.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-05/IMG_3035-crop.jpg
- U of T prof's research paves the way for new sleep apnea drug May 29, 2026A University of Toronto professor’s research on the physiology of sleep and breathing has paved the way for a new sleep apnea treatment that recently reported positive results in a phase 3 clinical trial.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-05/GettyImages-1417941240-crop.jpg
- U of T partners with Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network to bring innovative tech to market May 28, 2026A new partnership between the University of Toronto and the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) promises to spur innovation across the automotive and mobility sectors.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-05/U%20of%20T%20and%20OVIN%20partnership.jpg
- Canada can play a leading role in the next wave of AI innovation: Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun May 27, 2026From self-driving vehicles to new frontiers in robotics, the next wave of AI is moving beyond the digital world – and Canada has the necessary ingredients to chart a bold path forward.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-05/BetakitMostAmbitiousTownHall2026-71-crop.jpg
- Teaching grad makes history on U of T soccer pitch. Is a pro career next? May 26, 2026Hannah Chown is about to cross the stage at the University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall with a master’s degree in teaching – but she may temporarily put it aside while she takes her shot at another goal: professional soccer.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-05/HannahChown_AruDas-crop.jpg
- Indigenous House opens at U of T Scarborough, creating a new space for gathering, learning and reconciliation May 26, 2026A new building dedicated to gathering, ceremony and Indigenous-centred learning has opened at the University of Toronto Scarborough, creating a visible expression of the university’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-05/IMG_0211-crop.jpg
- Congratulations Class of 2026! U of T counts down to spring convocation May 26, 2026Excitement is building across the University of Toronto’s three campuses as graduating students prepare to turn the page on their studies and celebrate their accomplishments at this year’s spring convocation ceremonies.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-05/UofT97106_IMG_9010-crop.jpg
