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June 18, 2019 Business leader and alumnus William Troost receives honorary degree for philanthropy, support of students
Buffy Sainte Marie in her convocation robes June 17, 2019 [Rescinded in May 2026] Singer, activist, philanthropist Buffy Sainte-Marie receives U of T honorary degree
Composite photo of Jonathan Kelly, Marzyeh Ghassemi and Vincent Kuuire June 14, 2019 From AI to immigrant integration: 56 U of T researchers supported by Canada Research Chairs Program
Salamander in pitcher plant June 14, 2019 Plants in Ontario park consume salamanders with 'striking frequency,' U of T and Guelph researchers find
Edward Chamberlain June 13, 2019 Scholar, author and Indigenous rights advocate Edward Chamberlin receives U of T honorary degree
Elspeth Arbow June 13, 2019 'Too stubborn to stop': U of T's Elspeth Arbow graduates after overcoming second double-lung transplant
Portrait of Deb Raji June 12, 2019 Meet six women on U of T Engineering's 'Grads to Watch 2019' list
Lorna Goodison receives her honorary degree June 12, 2019 'A poet of place': Jamaica’s Poet Laureate Lorna Goodison receives U of T honorary degree
Oscar Peterson plays the piano at his Honorary Degree ceremony June 10, 2019 From Roberta Bondar to Oscar Peterson: Here are 12 famous honorary degree recipients from U of T convocations past
Alan Bernstein June 10, 2019 Pioneering health researcher Alan Bernstein receives U of T honorary degree
Judy Goldring accepts her honorary degree June 10, 2019 Honorary degree recipient Judy Goldring urges grads to 'give back and engage actively in your community'
paintings depicting Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry June 10, 2019 Kawhi on canvas: U of T visual artist immortalized history-making Toronto Raptors team in portrait series
Noura Al-Jizawi in her convocation gown June 7, 2019 ‘You cannot defeat me': U of T grad Noura Al-Jizawi, a leader of the Syrian uprising, takes on a new challenge
June 7, 2019 Technology and equality: Ruha Benjamin, U of T experts to tackle thorny issues at first Schwartz Reisman event
June 6, 2019 ‘A sense of belonging’: Third annual Black Graduation event to be held at U of T Mississauga
June 6, 2019 Honorary degree recipient Justice Michael Moldaver urges grads to 'go forward with confidence'
June 6, 2019 'I had to do something': U of T urban design grad helps Ecuador hometown rebuild after earthquake
Carlo Fidani delivers his honorary degree speech June 5, 2019 Honorary degree recipient Carlo Fidani made a lasting impact on local health care
Photo of Emily Wright and her dog Kailey June 5, 2019 U of T grad Emily Wright draws on experiences – and service dog – to teach students about empathy, homelessness
June 5, 2019 Watch U of T honorary degree recipient Setsuko Thurlow deliver her convocation address