News Bites
Some of last week’s top headlines.
U of T dentistry dean on leave pending investigation into antisemitic course material By Laila Alkelani As of February, Dean…
Laila Alkelani
Ford government faces criticism for slashing OSAP grants, lifting tuition freeze
Starting next fall, the provincial government will permit colleges and universities to raise tuition by up to two per cent annually, while reducing Ontario Student Assistance Program grants.
On February 12, Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn announced the end to the provincial government’s freeze on…
Students de-stress with kitten therapy
The Mental Health Student Association hosted its first-ever kitten therapy event, offering students a unique and accessible way to de-stress during midterms.
On February 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Mental Health Student Association (MHSA), in collaboration with the Men’s…
New POSts, residences, and student fees coming to UTM in the 2026-2027 academic year
The Campus Affairs and Academic Affairs Committees convened to approve new budgets and to discuss academic life at UTM.
Each month, administrators, staff, and student leaders at the University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga (UTM) meet to discuss…
UTM to host annual Get Hired Fair
The Career Centre’s bi-annual Get Hired Fair connects UTM students with employment and internship opportunities.
As senior students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) move through the winter semester, many think about life after…
Faculty and librarians petition for fair salary increases
U of T Professors Semra Sevi and Tomasso Pavone argue that new hires are being excluded from across-the-board cost-of-living increases, sparking a petition with nearly 750 signatures.
University of Toronto (U of T) Professors Semra Sevi and Tomasso Pavone have launched a petition calling for fair pay…
Remembering Archie French
A look back at Ronald “Archie” French, the beloved trainer and mentor who shaped student life in Erindale College in the 1970s
Few figures in early Erindale College history are remembered as vividly as Ronald “Archie” French—umpire, trainer, and mentor. Students knew…
Debate Club hosts first debate of the semester on free speech
Students at UTM’s Debate Club explore the limits of free speech during the club’s first debate of the semester.
On October 3, the University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga’s (UTM) Debate Club hosted a debate about free speech…
UNICEF UTM: Where the fight for children’s rights starts
UNICEF UTM is bringing UNICEF Canada’s mission to life with fundraising events and opportunities for student involvement on campus.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is committed to fighting for children’s rights. Originally known…
Career Centre to hold annual Grad Fair on October 1
The Graduate and Professional School’s Fair is here to connect students with leading graduate programs, professional schools, and academic institutions.
For many students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), the start of a new academic school year is often…