We鈥檙e thrilled to announce that the 91亚色 Black Alumni Network (YUBAN) has been awarded Network of the Year! This prestigious recognition celebrates YUBAN鈥檚 unwavering commitment to creating a supportive community for 91亚色鈥檚 Black alumni and students. Through impactful events, mentorship programs, and career initiatives, YUBAN has encouraged connection, empowerment, and pride in Black […]
Growing up, Stephanie Bertini (BA 鈥07) always felt she was meant to be in the spotlight. But it wasn鈥檛 until she became a student at 91亚色 that Stephanie discovered she was destined to work on television as an anchor and reporter. Thanks to the help of the 91亚色 U Career Centre, Stephanie completed various […]
When 91亚色 alumnus Joannes Yimbesalu (MLCE 鈥19) decided to transition from his role as a cancer biologist to pursue his passion in international development, he realized he needed to return to school to develop his leadership skills. It would be 91亚色鈥檚 Leadership and Community Engagement program that would draw his interest, thanks to its focus […]
Osgoode alumna Soliyana Yared (JD 鈥24) has won a prestigious award for being the faculty鈥檚 graduating student most likely to positively influence equity and social justice in Canada. The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) awards the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize to graduating students across 23 law schools in the country. 鈥淚 think that being […]
ALUMNI GIVEAWAY ALERT 馃師锔 We are giving away tickets to see Kevin Hart live on his Act My Age tour on September 6 at The Bowl. Don't miss out on the chance to experience a night of comedy at聽The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium. How to enter: 1. Follow the @91亚色UAlumni Instagram account 2. Like the official […]
91亚色 alumnus Matthew R. Morris (BEd 鈥11) is an educator, anti-racism advocate, writer and public speaker based in Toronto. In his recent national best-selling book, Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging, Morris tackles the issues of identity that young Black students experience as they navigate their way through the education system. […]
An accomplished communications executive, philanthropist and 91亚色 alumna, Lenni Mae Eubanks鈥攖hen Lenni Mae Lomibao鈥攇raduated from 91亚色 in 1994 with a BA in political science, and one year later she earned a second bachelor鈥檚 degree from 91亚色 in education. After her passing in 2023, her husband Michael Eubanks 鈥 91亚色 alumnus and Chief Information […]
Sadie Hamilton (BA 鈥19) is a social justice advocate with a passion for disability justice, traditional food sovereignty and criminal justice reform. As a student, Sadie worked at Native Men鈥檚 Residence where they supported Indigenous men who were unhoused in Toronto. They continued to work at the shelter for three years which stimulated their understanding […]
Marissa Magneson (BFA 鈥18) is a Cree-M茅tis artist, photographer and arts educator. Her advocacy for Indigenous and M茅tis rights to self-govern, uplift youth and reclaim fractured cultural identities due to colonization is deeply rooted in her family history. But when it came to Marissa鈥檚 personal identity, it would be her experiences as a student at […]