Finding out she was a Schulich Leader was a ‘life-changing’ moment for Vishwa Dave. The computer science student was about to graduate from Stouffville District Secondary School in Stouffville, Ont., when the e-mail arrived confirming she had been awarded the prestigious scholarship at the University of Toronto. Shaking with excitement and not quite believing what […] The post 2025 Schulich Leaders grateful for ‘life-changing’ scholarship to study STEM at U of T appeared first on De...| Defy Gravity
Marian Fowler left a legacy gift for future Trinity College students as well as the Lawson Centre for Sustainability.| Defy Gravity
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The university performed particularly well in the category of "research environment," ranking 16th in the world.| Defy Gravity
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Thanks to the support of more than 4,500 donors, the University of Toronto’s downtown campus is a greener and more accessible environment In the heart of downtown Toronto, a monumental transformation has taken shape at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus. Long known for its historic architecture and nearly 200 years of academic tradition, the university […]| Defy Gravity
How is the world’s most-visited art museum ensuring it continues to resonate with audiences into the future? The University of Toronto recently welcomed Laurence des Cars, president-director of the Musée du Louvre in Paris, for an insightful lecture exploring how centuries of transformation at the Louvre are guiding the museum’s efforts to remain relevant for […] The post What’s next for the Louvre? U of T hosts the museum’s director for a fascinating lecture on its future appear...| Defy Gravity
Han encourages U of T grads to stay involved, supporting the Defy Gravity campaign’s alumni engagement goals.| Defy Gravity
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U of T has been the foundation of Christopher McCulloch's professional journey and a community he's served for decades.| Defy Gravity
Addie Tepper, Chair of Audrey’s Place Foundation, believes that changing healthcare for the better starts with supporting nursing education. It has been 15 years since Audrey’s Place Foundation made their first gift to establish an award at the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. Now, the Foundation, led by the Tepper family of Toronto, has generously donated $500,000 […] The post Audrey’s Place Foundation funds 20 full scholarships for Bloomberg Nursing students appeared first o...| Defy Gravity
After earning a degree from OCAD University, Liz Sullivan didn’t expect to return to school. But a decade-long connection to the Toronto Public Library ultimately guided her in a new direction. “I’ve always frequented my local library. When I was 18, one of the librarians encouraged me to apply for a job. That changed the […] The post U of T alum Liz Sullivan found her calling through libraries and a life-changing fellowship appeared first on Defy Gravity.| Defy Gravity
Examples of the Temerty gift’s impact can be seen across the Faculty and include a wide range of initiatives that are advancing health and health care, at a local, national and international scale. Since 2020, this has included: The transformative power of philanthropy James Temerty is the founder and former chairman of Northland Power Inc., […] The post Five years of Temerty Medicine, five years of impact: U of T celebrates milestone anniversary of historic gift from James and Louise...| Defy Gravity
The University of Toronto has been named one of the top five universities in the world – and the No. 1 university in Canada – for research impact, according to the 2025 edition of the NTU World University Rankings. In this year’s ranking, U of T placed fourth globally behind Harvard University, Stanford University and University […] The post U of T among top five universities globally in latest research rankings appeared first on Defy Gravity.| Defy Gravity
A pivotal gift from University of Toronto alumnus Donald R. Crawshaw will deepen private law scholarship at the Faculty of Law.| Defy Gravity
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Kristin Cleverley, named the inaugural Rossy Chair in Campus Mental Health at U of T, will lead student wellness efforts.| Defy Gravity