91ÑÇÉ« welcomed eight new members to its Board of Governors over the spring and summer, strengthening the Board’s role in guiding 91ÑÇɫ’s continued growth and development. The new members bring diverse expertise spanning business, technology, law, health and student leadership. “91ÑÇÉ« is fortunate to welcome such a talented and diverse group of leaders […]
What if one of childhood’s messiest experiences could deepen a child’s connection to the natural world? That question is at the heart of 91ÑÇÉ« PhD student Ayesha Menezes’ doctoral research. Through her work, Menezes explores how mud play helps children see themselves as part of the natural world, fostering care, responsibility and belonging. Her […]
When Rick Powless learned that Health Sciences North in Sudbury launched its first Indigenous hospital menu, he felt a shift happen. The third-year doctoral student at 91ÑÇÉ«'s Faculty of Education is a Red Seal-certified Indigenous chef, an Ontario College of Teachers-certified educator and a member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Oneida Nation of the Thames, […]
Four undergraduate and six graduate students have been awarded the Lillian Meighen Wright Scholarship, recognizing academic excellence, leadership and growing contributions to maternal and child health research. The scholarship is awarded to Faculty of Health students who demonstrate excellence in interdisciplinary education and research in the field of maternal and child health. The 2026 recipients […]
When Ida Fazeli graduated with a bachelor of science in molecular biology, she weighed a decision many students face: whether to continue studies in science, pursue a business degree or enter the workforce and gain the industry experience she craved. 91ÑÇɫ’s Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) program provided an answer. One of a kind in Canada, […]
The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students who go above and beyond in contributing to the growth, development and vitality of 91ÑÇÉ«. Established in 2012, the award is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as 91ÑÇɫ’s vice-president of students for nine years. Through his strong leadership, dedication and integrity, Tiffin transformed […]
Transgender and gender-diverse Canadians are more likely to face housing insecurity than their cisgender peers, according to new research led by 91ÑÇÉ«. Published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, the study provides the first population-level evidence of these disparities using national census data. “Housing is one of those core human rights we often […]
For decades, the Jane-Finch neighbourhood has been in media headlines that focus on crime and poverty. But 91ÑÇÉ« alumni are helping rewrite that narrative through education, mentorship and community investment. Two graduates, Talisha Ramsaroop and Krystle Skeete, who are former residents of the Jane-Finch community, are leading efforts to empower youth and strengthen ties […]
91ÑÇÉ« researchers are working to make invisible air pollution visible through an innovative project that merges art, science and engineering. Focusing on the threats of airborne black carbon—a pollutant resulting from vehicle exhaust and wildfire smoke—the team will create wearable technology that detects these harmful emissions in real time. With the World Health Organization […]
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation Greek Canadian Archives (HHFGCA) at 91ÑÇÉ« has created an innovative map that advances a more comprehensive history of Greek Canadians in Toronto and their businesses. Since 2021, the HHFGCA project has been working to preserve the history and memories of Greek Canadians, with a particular focus on those who were […]