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“The power of choosing your own narrative”: Afghan students host panel discussion and Iftar dinner to celebrate diasporic experiences
Lives Across Nations highlights diverse Afghan experiences beyond mainstream narratives of war, trauma, and geopolitics.

Mashiyat Ahmed March 9, 2026March 19, 2026

On February 27, the University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga (UTM)’s Afghan Students’ Association (ASA) hosted Lives Across Nations,…

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MiWay updates some bus services to UTM campus
Updates to several major routes, including the cancellation of the 101A Dundas Express and the extension of Route 48, are changing how students commute.

Prekshaa Surana March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

MiWay recently announced a series of changes to its bus services to the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus, including…

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UTMSU Spring 2026 Elections underway
Over the next two weeks, students can expect to see an abundance of campaign materials across campus as candidates compete for their vote.

Maaz Ahtesham March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Election season has begun for students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). Now until March 12, candidates can vote…

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Palestinian students accepted to Canadian universities remain trapped in Gaza
Nine prospective Palestinian U of T students are stuck in limbo due to study visa delays from the federal government.

Natalie Ramadan March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Over 130 Palestinian students have been admitted to Canadian universities, but remain unable to leave Gaza due to visa delays….

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Long-awaited Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opens for riders
The new transit line brings much-needed light rail to Toronto after a nearly 15-year-long construction process fraught with delays, lawsuits, and cost overruns.

Diana Fu March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

The first phase of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT), from Mount Dennis GO Station on Weston Road to…

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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.

Laila Alkelani February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

On February 12, Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn announced the end to the provincial government’s freeze on…

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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.

Laila Alkelani February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

On February 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Mental Health Student Association (MHSA), in collaboration with the Men’s…

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Students’ Union to host slate of events for Black History Month
Much of the UTMSU’s programming throughout February centres on Black history, creativity, and community.

Prekshaa Surana February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Throughout February, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) will host a series of events to recognize Black History…

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Comedy, music, and dance take centre stage at MHSA open mic charity
The UTM Mental Health Student Association’s open mic night showcased student performers and raised funds for CAMH.

Nguyen Bao Han Tran February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

On February 6, the Mental Health Student Association (MHSA) hosted a charity open mic night at the Student Centre to…

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IEC’s Lunar New Year celebration lights up the Student Centre
The International Education Centre worked alongside the Erindale Hong Kong Student Association to bring together students for Lunar New Year festivities.

Natalie Ramadan February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

The International Education Centre (IEC) hosted its first Dinner and Dialogues of the winter term on February 5, celebrating Lunar…

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Urbanism Club and UTMSU conduct surveys to supplement their lobbying efforts for better public transit
The UTMSU and the Urbanism Club have completed surveys to assess student perspectives on transit.

Diana Fu February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

In the fall of last year, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Students’ Union (UTMSU) and the UTM Urbanism Club…

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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.

Nguyen Bao Han Tran and Laila Alkelani February 1, 2026February 5, 2026

Each month, administrators, staff, and student leaders at the University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga (UTM) meet to discuss…

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Brand new Computational Linguistics Society hosts its first event
Students had the opportunity to hear from researchers on the area and participate in a workshop.

Camille Dornellas February 1, 2026February 5, 2026

On January 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the newly founded University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga (UTM)…

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MSA stands up to Islamophobia during Muslim Advocacy Week
Nearly a decade after the Quebec City mosque attack, UTM students reflect on the importance of remembrance and action against Islamophobia.

Natalie Ramadan February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

On January 29, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Muslim Student Association (MSA) joined the Green Square Campaign to honour…

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Estimated death toll in Iranian protests reaches 4,000
Iranian people rise against a history of 47 years of oppression.

Camille Dornellas January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

On December 28, shopkeepers took to the streets of Tehran to protest against the significant fall of Iran’s currency, the…

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