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The official #UofTalumni account connecting you to @UofT events, perks, news & each other. See how our community is defying gravity every day. #UofTDefyGravity
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Joined March 2009
Meet our new President (and proud alumna!) Professor Melanie Woodin. She’s excited to connect with #UofTalumni across Canada & the world. Stay in the loop, update your email for news + invites: https://t.co/pfRnYgmwNS
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#UofT marks National Day for Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women with a memorial at Ziibiing Pavilion as well as events hosted by @UofTEngineering. https://t.co/413Yp9buhW
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#UofTArtSci alum Souvankham Thammavongsa has won the $100,000 Giller Prize for the second time in five years, this time for her debut novel, Pick a Colour. Read more: https://t.co/Jb60bU0V2H
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From a national health crisis in the Philippines to a future in immunology, #UofT alum Sam Soriano found his path at @uoft. His experience with vaccine misinformation sparked a passion for science, community health and rebuilding trust in medicine.
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The alum says coming to U of T was an opportunity he couldn't pass up.
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#UofT has been ranked second in the world in the 2025 QS @TopUnis Sustainability Rankings, recognizing the university’s work in climate action, social impact and governance.
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The University of Toronto has been recognized for climate leadership, social impact and innovative governance.
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‘Thank you all’: President Melanie A. Woodin releases first holiday message to the #UofT community 💙 https://t.co/nvMfdOVYiL
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#UofT alumna and neuroscientist Melanie Woodin was officially installed as @UofT's 17th president, calling on the community to ‘rise to meet this moment’ and shape a brighter future together. Learn more here:
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The renowned neuroscientist formally assumed the leadership role during an Oct. 17 ceremony in Convocation Hall.
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#UofT has established the Hinton Chair in AI with support from @Google – honouring Geoffrey Hinton and helping the university recruit a top AI talent to advance the field. Learn more:
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This new chair will enable U of T to recruit and retain another internationally recognized AI expert to make contributions to the field.
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#UofT alumna and acclaimed author Marian Fowler left a lasting legacy through a planned gift supporting student bursaries and the new Lawson Centre for Sustainability. Read more:
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Marian Fowler left a legacy gift for future Trinity College students as well as the Lawson Centre for Sustainability.
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U of T ranks No. 1 in Canada and No. 17 in the world for producing venture-backed entrepreneurs, according to the 2025 @PitchBook rankings. Learn more:
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U of T was named Canada’s top university for producing venture-backed entrepreneurs and 17th in the world for undergraduate alumni founders.
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AI compute infrastructure at #UofT receives $42.5 million federal investment 🍁 https://t.co/3oCl8yyyH8
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20 #UofT community members named among Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women by WXN 🍁 https://t.co/Lz1kiYh21a
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For Liz Sullivan, a job at her local library sparked a lifelong passion. Now a @UofT alumna, she’s building a future in public libraries and museums with help from a fellowship supporting the next generation of information leaders. Read more:
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Liz Sullivan didn’t expect to return to school. But a decade-long connection to the Toronto Public Library guided her in a new direction.
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A new gift from the Peter and Melanie Munk Charitable Foundation strengthens a legacy of support for @munkschool. The benefaction has enabled #UofT to recruit economist Mark Duggan as the school’s new director.
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A donation from the Peter and Melanie Munk Charitable Foundation is adding to their legacy of support for the Munk School.
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#OISE alumna Mama Nii-Owoo explores how the language we hear and use in cities reveals how people learn, connect, and build belonging across urban spaces.
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OISE alum Mama Nii-Owoo looks to city spaces such as buses and streetcars when researching how people engage with language.
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Happy 30th anniversary to the U of T (Hong Kong) Foundation! Recently, the Foundation celebrated three decades of life-changing scholarships and looked ahead to an even brighter future with the launch of a new 30th Anniversary Fund. Learn more:
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The Foundation marked its 30th anniversary with a reception in Hong Kong, celebrating a legacy of life-changing scholarships.
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🎭 @HHTheatre festivals give @UofT students powerful opportunities to learn, grow and shine. They’re among the many initiatives receiving support from hashtag#UofTalumni who use services from our affinity partners @Manulife or TD Insurance. Learn more:
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U of T negotiates on your behalf to bring alumni great rates! Plus, our partners give a portion of proceeds to important U of T initiatives. Learn more.
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Recognized for her trailblazing impact on community and education, @uoft alumna Jean Augustine has received the Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award. Watch her acceptance speech:
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Jean Augustine, a revered educator, politician and social activist, has received the prestigious Rose Wolfe Award.
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#UofT alumna Aisha Jamal discovered her passion for filmmaking at @UofT. Today she’s an award-winning filmmaker and @HotDocs programmer telling stories of identity, history and justice.
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A&S alum Aisha Jamal is an award-winning filmmaker who discovered her passion for directing while completing her PhD at U of T.
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You may know Ozempic or Wegovy, but did you know Daniel Drucker, physician, senior investigator @SinaiHealth & @UofTMedicine, helped uncover the GLP-1 science behind them that's transforming lives beyond diabetes & obesity? #UofT Learn more at https://t.co/LKmCsXOqew
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For 25 years, the Howarth-Wright Fellowship has inspired @UofTDaniels students to explore and reimagine the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. See its impact at a new exhibit at 1 Spadina Crescent, on display until Dec. 5.
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The Daniels Faculty exhibit celebrates the impact of the Howarth-Wright Graduate Fellowship since it was established 25 years ago.
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