University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science

Academic lectures are booming as weekend entertainment. Intellectually curious patrons are flocking to bars and restaurants to hear talks by professors on a variety of topics.

Thirsting for knowledge: Professors are bringing a touch of class to Toronto's bars It's a frosty March evening in Toronto, but hundreds of people have decided to brave the cold anyway. The lineup they're standing in extends far down the block. But what exactly are they waiting for: a hot new band? An outlet sale? A restaurant opening?

The Department of Chemistry community is mourning the loss of Professor Jeremy Schofield after his passing on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

In 1997, he joined the University of Toronto, where he established his career as a professor of chemistry. His doctoral research formed part of his early contributions to statistical mechanics and the theoretical description of complex systems.

Remembering Professor Jeremy Schofield The Department of Chemistry community is mourning the loss of Professor Jeremy Schofield after his passing on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

In some of Toronto’s coldest months — as the mid-term crunch ensues and students study diligently at their desks — for one magical night, the college is completely transformed for an evening of finery and fun to host UC’s annual Fireball dance.

A tradition rekindled: Fireball returns to University College In some of Toronto's coldest months -- as the mid-term crunch ensues and students study diligently at their desks -- for one magical night, the college is completely transformed for an evening of finery and fun to host UC's annual Fireball dance.

alum Pamela Gravestock pushed teaching and learning excellence to new heights. Today, a memorial fund in her name is supporting Canadian Studies students taking ‘The University in Canada,’ a class she created and taught.

New scholarship carries forward Pamela Gravestock's legacy in Canadian Studies A new scholarship is bolstering support for students in Canadian Studies and honouring the memory of Pamela Gravestock, an instructor, senior administrator and friend to many across the university. Gravestock passed away in August 2020.

For the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the word "football" needs no translation. For University of Toronto economics professor Jordi Mondria, the tournament also marks the return of a fiercely competitive family tradition: World Cup fantasy football.

“Every time there is a World Cup, we create these fantasy teams and we compete against each other, and we get bragging rights for four years,” Mondria said. “We take it seriously — it’s an intense time in the family this month.”

Father-daughter duo -- economics professor and A&S student -- build AI-powered World Cup fantasy site For the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the word "football" needs no translation. For University of Toronto economics professor Jordi Mondria, the tournament also marks the return of a fiercely competitive family tradition: World Cup fantasy football.

Lellow Sedio’s confidence in her education prospects hit a low point in 2017.

Originally from Botswana, Sedio’s first attempt at university in Canada hadn’t gone to plan. Then she came across a Facebook ad for the University of Toronto’s Transitional Year Programme (TYP), a U of T access program that prepares students for a university education through a supportive, small-cohort learning environment.

She cobbled together an application on deadline day — a last-minute decision that changed her life.

From setback to a second start: How one U of T grad found her footing -- and is helping others do the same Originally from Botswana, Sedio's first attempt at university in Canada hadn't gone to plan. She found herself overwhelmed by the transition to a new academic and cultural environment in Western Canada, experiencing a mental health crisis that left her ...

A heartfelt congratulations to all of the students in the class of 2026!

Wishing you all the best in the journey ahead. We can’t wait to see what you achieve 💙

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Graduating this June, Justine Coroza has many things to celebrate. First and foremost, the future alum, who majored in critical studies in equity and solidarity and served as a work study student in the Hart House Hip-Hop Education Program, was accepted as a member of the Toronto Tempo dance ensemble.

Soon-to-be-grad Justine Coroza says hip-hop education program led to her dream job Graduating this June, Justine Coroza has many things to celebrate. First and foremost, the future alum, who majored in critical studies in equity and solidarity and served as a work study student in the Hart House Hip-Hop Education Program, was accepted...

As the Class of 2026 prepares to graduate this June, Rotman Commerce is proud to celebrate five recipients of the University of Toronto Student Leadership Award.

The award honours outstanding student leadership and volunteer service, recognizing students whose contributions have had a lasting impact on the university and its community.

As they graduate this June: five Rotman Commerce students recognized for leadership As the Class of 2026 prepares to graduate this June, Rotman Commerce is proud to celebrate five recipients of the University of Toronto Student Leadership Award. The award honours outstanding student leadership and volunteer service, recognizing student...

As they graduate from the University of Toronto, Rose Esplen, Tristan Gosselin and Adrianna Lewis are determined to play a role in reshaping their chosen fields — from medicine and law to librarianship.

The three are among 19 Indigenous students who gathered at Hart House in May for a pre-convocation graduation celebration.

Indigenous graduation celebration: Meet three grads who plan to reshape their fields As they graduate from the University of Toronto, Rose Esplen, Tristan Gosselin and Adrianna Lewis are determined to play a role in reshaping their chosen fields -- from medicine and law to librarianship.