This week, TMU announced a transformative $7.5 million gift from 407 ETR in support of the TMU School of Medicine. The announcement, made at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at TMU’s flagship Integrated Health Centre in Brampton, highlights the power of community, collaboration and creating shared value.

Dean Teresa Chan calls the health care system our "sickest patient," but TMU is working on the cure. Through a curriculum built on Health Systems Science and two new Integrated Health Centres in Brampton, the School of Medicine is training doctors to lead health system transformation.

Thirteen distinguished individuals, recognized for their outstanding achievements and lasting contributions, will receive honorary doctorates from TMU at convocation this spring. Meet the changemakers and philanthropists whose work has made a meaningful impact: torontomu.ca/news-events/...

TMU continues its collaboration with the hit fashion competition series as production returns to Toronto and casting opens for Canada’s next great designer.

Five members of the TMU community are being recognized at the 2026 Alan Shepard EDI Awards for advancing equity, accessibility and inclusion across the university's classrooms, research, services and support systems. Learn more about this year's recipients: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

“Early childhood education should be grounded in connection, curiosity and developmental growth.” TMU ECE alum Irma Canut and her daughter Constanza Rojas Vertiz are rethinking child care through Organic Play, a child-led approach that centres identity, play and autonomy.

How do you explain years of research in just 180 seconds? Find out at the TMU 3MT® Competition! Our graduate students are taking the stage to share their big ideas in record time. Come by the SLC 8th floor at 12pm on March 25, or join the livestream! Learn more: torontomu.ca/3mt

Most people know Nelson Mandela as a revolutionary. But at a packed event held at TMU in February, his great grandson offered a different lens: Mandela as a lawyer – and what that training meant for everything that followed.

As the only Canadian recipient of Oxford’s inaugural Early Career Researcher First Book Prize, TMU criminology professor Lahoma Thomas was recognized for her upcoming book, Black Women and the Politics of Respect in Jamaica: “Seeing from Da Yaad.”

A significant archive of Residential School Survivor testimonies is at risk of being lost forever due to a looming 2027 deadline. Led by Pulitzer Prize-winner Connie Walker, TMU law and journalism students are taking action to safeguard these records and ensure these voices are never silenced.

As Toronto prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, TMU Athletics and Recreation hosted a special International Women’s Day event shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of soccer in Canada.

A new study by TMU researchers found that listening to just 24 minutes of specially-designed music can significantly reduce anxiety.

TMU is ranked among the world’s top universities for clean water action – here’s how its research, students and buildings are making a difference.

TRSM has presented its intent to propose a new master’s program for students seeking the CPA designation, as well as those interested in advanced graduate study in accounting. This Notice of Intent will be available online for the customary review period of 30 days, until April 6, 2026.

Catherine Paisley (BComm ’90) reflects on the significance of becoming the first graduate to chair the Board of Governors and how her multifaceted history with the university influences her student-centric approach.

This International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting women making a difference. Learn how TMU prof Dafna Sussman targets endometriosis with AI.

From repair workshops to a student sustainability gallery, this year's Climate Week events explore how urban communities can drive climate action.

From new research to expert commentary, TMU voices are informing key media coverage on important issues affecting our communities, Canada and the world. Check out some of TMU’s most notable media moments so far in 2026.

Want to grow your money but feel confused? TMU prof Yuanshun Li explains why investing doesn’t have to be scary.

Back-to-back victories send both TMU Bold men’s and women’s basketball teams to U SPORTS nationals! Read more about their epics wins: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

From on-screen roles to viral social content, TMU grads helped shape the breakout series Heated Rivalry.

From civil rights icons to student trailblazers, the Viola Desmond Awards brought generations of Black leaders together to celebrate, reflect and inspire.

7 members of the TMU community have been appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour. Learn more about this year's appointees: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

Ontario is investing $6.4B in post-secondary education. From tuition changes to expanded supports, learn what it means for students.

Dating apps promise love at your fingertips. But what if they’re actually optimizing for your attention… and your loneliness? TMU Marketing professor Mathieu Lajante⁠ unpacks the business model behind dating platforms on The Last Show w/ David Cooper

TMU is celebrating the people who make the campus community great. The 2026 Toronto Met Awards Gala will recognize faculty and staff whose work continues to shape the university community.

TMU alum Curtis Matysek's bold designs and storytelling took them to the finale of Project Runway Canada.

Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney stopped by the MAC earlier this week for an interview with CBC's Ian Hanomansing. If you need us, we'll be at the cottage waiting for the interview to air on Sunday!

'Glaciate' - an installation designed by a student team from TMU's Department of Architectural Science in collaboration with Ming Chuan University’s School of Design, won a placement in Toronto’s annual Winter Stations international design competition. Check out Winter Stations on Woodbine Beach!

In recognition of Black History Month, TMU Athletics and Recreation launched this year’s programming with an engaging and thought-provoking talk from Mark Harrison. We also extend sincere appreciation to our outstanding speakers for helping to make this event an unforgettable experience!

TMU community members are invited to attend town halls on TMU’s 2026-27 budget.

TMU will receive increased funding as part of a historic $6.4 billion provincial investment in Ontario's post-secondary sector – the largest commitment in the province's history.

Dating apps promise a plethora of choices, but can end up leaving us feeling lonelier. TMU Marketing Prof Mathieu Lajante says commodifying human connection makes relationships more transactional. Read more about the hidden consequences of selling love online.

The @tmu-medicine.bsky.social is establishing two Integrated Health Centres (IHCs), opening in February 2026. The clinics were announced at an Ontario Ministry of Health press conference focused on expanding the province’s primary care health-care workforce.

Dozens of Girl Guides came to TMU for Badge Day. Organized by the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWiE), the initiative empowers girls to explore engineering early in their education. With support from TMU’s Engineering Outreach team, the Guides built lava lamps and earned a unique badge!

TMU grad and former Bold player Gregory Di Tomaso makes his debut at the 2026 Olympics on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 3:10 p.m. ET as Italy faces Sweden — the first game in a journey that took years of dedication, family support and a hard-won citizenship. Read his story: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

The 2025 Viola Desmond Awards recipients are advancing change across health care, food security, the legal system and beyond. They will be honoured for work rooted in advocacy, conviction and community impact during Black History Month, February 2026.

Six members of the TMU community have received appointments to the Order of Canada in recognition of their distinguished service and contributions to their fields and communities at home and abroad.

The stage is set and the curtain is rising on an exciting performance season at TMU. From February through April, the School of Performance presents eight live productions featuring dance and acting students working alongside professional artists.

From behind the broadcast desk to the top of the podium of athlete fashion, TMU alumni are bringing their talent to the world stage at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics!

After escaping war in Syria, TMU gave Hanen Nanaa the tools to lead, serve and inspire. Today, she is a successful social entrepreneur, prestigious award winner and public policy advisor.

TMU now offers women’s-only fitness classes at the RAC. Two student leaders, Fiza Ijaz and Jamilah Uddin, made it happen.

“How did we get here?” Investigative journalist and alum Rick Westhead came to TMU to discuss We Breed Lions, his reporting on the sexual assault case involving members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior team, and the culture of silence in hockey — and why accountability is essential to change.

Throughout February, TMU is hosting events and programs where you can learn about Black Canadians who shaped our history and continue to inspire future generations.

TMU's Workout Buddy Program pairs students to help make working out more accessible and less intimidating.

10 years ago, both TMU basketball teams won championships 10 minutes apart. Read about that historic moment and where those champions are now.

Looking for something new, interesting – and free – to check out this winter season? The Image Centre at TMU has you covered. From now until April 4, community members are invited to explore four new exhibits as part of its winter programming.

A new CBC News story highlights how TMU librarians are teaching students to use AI critically and ethically, from spotting bias to smarter research.

Holocaust Education Week at TMU offers programming that raises awareness and fosters greater understanding of the Holocaust within the campus community.

TMU's Jake Effoduh is teaching future lawyers how technology affects equity and justice — and he's doing so through real-world challenges such as transit projects and communities affected by heavy water consumption.