University of Toronto Alumni

05/30/2026

By creating a new MD/PhD award at University of Toronto, Dean Lisa Robinson is helping make one of medicine’s most demanding and impactful career paths more accessible. Read more:

A new award established by Dean Lisa Robinson is supporting clinician-scientists at the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine.

05/29/2026

Somewhere between “state-of-the-art” and “wait, we used that?” is a whole lot of University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry history.

As the faculty marks more than 150 years of dental education and innovation, this video looks back at the moments that shaped U of T Dentistry and the generations of alumni who helped move the profession forward.

Today, that legacy continues across 14 teaching clinics, where dental students and specialty residents provide supervised patient care at reduced fees.

Watch the video for a glimpse into the past – and what’s next.

05/28/2026

Attend the UTAA Annual Meeting and stay for a special keynote presentation during : https://bit.ly/49P247J

What’s it like to cover Canada for the world? New York Times Canada bureau chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff joins University of Toronto Prof. Randy Boyagoda for the inside scoop on how global media is telling Canada’s story at a moment of geopolitical uncertainty.

05/27/2026

“Epistle,” not “a pistol.” alum and Schulich Leader Aidan Britnell built Kaleo AI, a live translation app for services that’s custom-trained to recognize theological terms and Bible names in 150 languages. It’s being used by churches around the world.

Britnell credits with helping lay the foundation for his startup. Learn more:

Aidan Britnell has created an app that translates services live in more than 150 languages and being used by churches around the world.

05/26/2026

The Dino Dutra Memorial Award will support students with financial need at The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at .

Established in memory of the architect and alumnus, the award honours his generous spirit. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4f0vkfb

The Dino Dutra Memorial Award will be awarded at the John. H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Sign up for Stress-Free Degree lectures today: https://bit.ly/4v3yWBJ

Once upon a time, your brain was powered by the thrill of a good lecture. Now, it runs on calendar invites, unread emails and a rotating cast of open tabs.

Good news from Susan the Scientist: the Student Brain can be reactivated by attending a Stress-Free Degree lecture! No exams, no deadlines, just learning for fun at .

05/22/2026

The Project at University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is helping create spaces that strengthen connection, community and belonging for future generations.

Discover how alumni, staff and supporters are helping shape the future of the Scarborough campus and how you can be part of it: https://bit.ly/42Mdd5w

You can leave a lasting legacy on the UTSC campus by purchasing a personalized paver to support the Landmark Project.

05/22/2026

A pivotal gift from Murray R. Metcalfe will establish a chair at to support deans into the future. Discover how this investment will help strengthen the university’s reputation as a global hub for music innovation: https://bit.ly/4unenjR

Murray R. Metcalfe's commitment will be matched by U of T to create an endowment that will support the chair in perpetuity.

05/21/2026

The path to Travis Southin’s dream job wasn’t a straight line. He thought he was on his way to becoming a lawyer, but a detour to U of T’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy for grad school helped him find his passion – and within the first five years of getting his PhD, he landed a job he loves at a sustainability-related non-profit.

Ranked No. 1 in Canada for political science and No. 2 worldwide for sustainability, is preparing grads like Travis to take on the world’s biggest challenges.

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