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First Black chancellor installed at U of T in nearly 200 years
Wes Hall, who is renowned for his commitment to diversity and inclusion, will serve as U of T’s first Black chancellor despite the university’s almost 200-year history.

Celesta Maniatogianni November 18, 2024January 19, 2025

Successful investor, philanthropist, and TV personality Wesley J. Hall has officially been installed as the University of Toronto’s (U of…

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U of T Receives $52 Million to Upgrade its Niagara Supercomputer
The funding will see the development of the supercomputer and signifies the academic community’s collective pursuit of computing success at U of T and in Canada.

Diana Fu November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

On October 15, 2024, the Digital Research Alliance of Canada, in cooperation with the Government of Ontario, approved a funding…

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First Nations Leaders Reject Historic Child Welfare Reform Deal
The deal would have legally bound Canada to provide $47.8 billion over 10 years to fund a reformed child welfare program.

Celesta Maniatogianni November 11, 2024November 10, 2024

On October 17th, First Nations Chiefs from across Canada voted against a resolution to accept a $47.8 billion child welfare…

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UTMSU Hosts “Chills and Thrills” Event in Celebration of Halloween
The Five Day Event saw multiple organizations work together to craft various events catering to students’ fears.

Jia Bawa November 11, 2024November 10, 2024

To capture Halloween spirit, the University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union (UTMSU) organized a weeklong program dubbed “Chills and Thrills”…

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CSE Facilitates UTMs First Indigenous Access Day for Local Students
The new initiative introduced Indigenous-identifying students from the Peel District School Board to UTM and university life.

Aaron Calpito November 11, 2024November 10, 2024

On October 2, the Centre for Student Engagement (CSE) hosted an Indigenous Access Day, the first of its kind at…

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The Aesthetics Studio: UTM Alumna’s Creative Journey to a Local Pop-Up
The accomplished small business will set up shop at the Erin Mills Town Centre from November 16 to 29 after winning second place in local business contest.

Sameera Muna November 11, 2024November 10, 2024

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) alumna Hannah Grace Wang is set to bring her small business, The Aesthetics Studio, to…

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U of T ranks top 25 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
For the second year in a row, the University of Toronto ranks twenty-first among 2025 World University Rankings—the only Canadian University in the top 40.

Samuel Kamalendran November 4, 2024November 3, 2024

The University of Toronto (U of T) has maintained its position as a leading global academic institution after being placed…

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Northern lights illuminate the skies of southern Ontario
Residents of southern Ontario capture photos of the northern lights in the late hours of October 10 and early hours of October 11.

Emma Catarino November 4, 2024November 3, 2024

On October 10 and 11, Toronto and parts of southern Ontario were treated to a colourful display of the northern…

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Consular expulsions escalate Canada-India diplomatic tensions
Canada and India have mutually expelled each other’s diplomats over their escalating feud regarding a suspected breach of Canadian sovereignty by the Indian government.

Diana Fu November 4, 2024January 19, 2025

On October 14, Canada expelled six Indian diplomats and consular officials following a federal police investigation that linked Indian government…

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The fight against food insecurity on campus
As food insecurity on campuses continues to rise, UTM’s Food Center works to ensure students have the support they need.

Mashiyat Ahmed November 4, 2024November 3, 2024

According to a new report from Food Banks Canada, food banks across Canada are experiencing an unprecedented surge in visitors,…

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U of T Professor Geoffrey Hinton awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics
The award has shone a spotlight on Professor Hinton’s extremely impactful work and has been accompanied by copious congratulations from educators and leaders across the world.

Samuel Kamalendran October 21, 2024October 20, 2024

On October 8, University of Toronto (U of T) Professor Emeritus of Computer Science Geoffrey Hinton was awarded the 2024…

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Over 115 dead after gang attack in Central Haiti
More than 6,000 people have fled their homes due to the attacks, and most are being sheltered by families living in nearby towns.

Celesta Maniatogianni October 21, 2024January 19, 2025

At least 115 people, including three infants, were killed and another 16 seriously injured after an hours-long gang attack in…

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UTM to establish an endowed chair in Sikh studies
Dr. Davindra Singh and U of T donate a total of C$5 million to bridge the gap in Sikh studies through education.

Aaron Calpito October 21, 2024October 22, 2024

On October 9, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) announced its establishment of an endowed chair in Sikh studies, the…

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Hurricane Helene devastates the southeastern US
The category four hurricane brought with it record rainfall and flooding, leaving many residents without power and running water.

Samuel Kamalendran October 15, 2024January 19, 2025

On September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, marking the start of its deadly run through Georgia, the Carolinas,…

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“There is only one solution, it’s the student revolution,” UTM students participate in peaceful protest in solidary with Palestinians
UTM students gather in a peaceful protest and walk out in recognition of Palestinian resilience and resistance, joining a global wave of protests to address Western complicity in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Mashiyat Ahmed October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

On October 7, students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) participated in a public walkout on campus to demand…

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