Latest News
Below is a selection of the most recent U of T News stories. For all the latest news please visit www.utoronto.ca/news.
If you are a member of the media and looking for more information about any of these stories, please contact media.relations@utoronto.ca or call the media line: 416–978-0100.
- Kenneth Corts, economist and expert on organizations, named U of T vice-president of people, finance and digital services June 26, 2026Kenneth Corts, an acclaimed economist with extensive academic leadership experience, has been named the University of Toronto’s first vice-president, people, finance and digital services.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Ken%20Corts_1.jpg
- Health data initiative led by Unity Health, U of T researchers to expand across Canada with $100‑million in federal support June 25, 2026A hospital data-sharing platform founded by researchers at Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto will receive $100 million in new federal investment to expand across Canada.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-06-23-Vital-Announcement-%287%29-crop.jpg
- Constantia Constantinou appointed U of T’s university chief librarian June 25, 2026Constantia Constantinou, a leader in academic libraries and information systems, has been appointed the University of Toronto’s next university chief librarian following an extensive international search.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/version2.jpg
- U of T startup builds early-warning system for drug shortages June 23, 2026An early-warning tool developed by researchers at the University of Toronto helps predict and manage drug shortages by giving Canadian health leaders more visibility into the risks before it’s too late.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/GettyImages-2176619368-crop.jpg
- U of T ranked first in Canada, 20th globally in latest U.S. News & World Report university rankings June 22, 2026The University of Toronto has been ranked first in Canada and 20th in the world in U.S. News & World Report’s latest Best Global Universities Rankings – a result that places it among the world’s top universities for research.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/UofT96239_A%26S_Old%20Book%20New%20Science%20and%20Fisher%20Rare%20Books_Feb%202023_Volpe-37.jpg
- In photos: U of T celebrates spring convocation 2026 June 19, 2026This June, more than 17,400 students from 127 countries and every corner of Canada earned their degrees from the University of Toronto – with more than 15,000 of them crossing the stage inside Convocation Hall during one of 36 ceremonies.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-06-09-Convocation-%2843%29-crop.jpg
- A rower, weightlifter and strength coach, U of T grad discovers a passion for research June 18, 2026Vanessa Lin, a rower, weightlifter and strength coach, was an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto when she volunteered to participate in a study about the effects of restricting blood flow before exercise on upper-body trained athletes.https://www.utoronto.cahttps://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/vanessa-lin-rowing-2-crop.jpg
- 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
