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U of T ranks among top five public universities for global employability: Times Higher Education

Even before graduation, Julianna Paprakis had her pick of job offers – enough, in fact, to say no to Google. The University of Toronto computer science graduate’s success on the job…

Short film by recent U of T Scarborough grad to debut at upcoming international film festival

The unique experiences of a Chinese-Canadian mother raising her family in small Ontario town is the focus of Rebecca Hong’s debut short film at the upcoming Toronto Reel Asian International Film…

Community engagement is what recent grad cherishes most about undergraduate experiences

For recent graduate Gary Wilson, the connections he’s made at the University of Toronto Scarborough are what made his undergraduate studies the most memorable. “The diverse and amicable community…

Indigenous Film Series at U of T Scarborough offers opportunity for dialogue

U of T Scarborough is hosting a film series exploring Indigenous issues that are often overlooked by mainstream media. “We see this film series as on opportunity and platform for students and…

Murray Sinclair, chair of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, receives honorary degree

Senator Murray Sinclair, the former chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will be awarded an honorary degree from U of T Scarborough today for his outstanding…

It was another fruitful year for the IC rooftop garden

Perched five floors above the corner of Military Trail and Ellesmere is a garden growing in the sky. And while it doesn’t quite reach the clouds, its goal of creating a peaceful oasis for…

Renovated quad a different way of thinking about public space on campus

“When I first got here, I was encouraged to look around at open spaces in a new way,” says U of T Scarborough Campus Architect Jennifer Adams Peffer. Adams Peffer immediately saw the opportunity in…

U of T Scarborough alumni shortlisted for Toronto Board of Trade awards

Six U of T Scarborough alumni have been short listed for the Toronto Board of Trade Annual Business Excellence Awards, celebrating small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals who demonstrate…

How an unforgettable experience changed this U of T Scarborough alum’s view on city planning

U of T Scarborough alum Da Chen thought he knew how he wanted to focus his future graduate studies at the University of Toronto. But after a summer of work in Northern Canada and Chile, Chen (BA,…

Mayor Tory answers questions about Scarborough at town hall held on campus

Toronto Mayor John Tory spoke about the need for a more inclusive transit strategy that better serves Scarborough during a recent student-led town hall meeting at U of T Scarborough. “As members of…

U of T Scarborough welcomes two acclaimed authors to talk about their craft

U of T Scarborough will welcome a duo of highly-regarded and award-winning writers to campus as part of IFOA@UTSC. “We’re so pleased and fortunate to have partnered with Lit On Tour and the…

ARTSIDEOUT celebrates 10 years of transforming campus space

The University of Toronto Scarborough morphed into a wonderland of arts and culture for the 10th year of ARTSIDEOUT on Thursday, October 5.