Student Stories

Working at Toronto General Hospital during his undergrad, Denzel Lodge received advice that played an integral role in shaping his...

Nasteha Omar has long been interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon – and thanks to a unique program at the University...

Growing up in Uganda, Naturinda Emmanuel aspired to be a medical doctor and health leader. He wants to eliminate barriers to healthcare...

Growing up in a small neighbourhood in Cameroon, Maeva Che was aware of challenges of accessing clean drinking water. “Experiencing that exposure...

For the past six years, Jasmine Lew has balanced a successful athletic career, studies and volunteering roles. In 2020, Lew added yet...

Student research from the University of Toronto suggests that proximity to mining booms in sub-Saharan Africa may affect teacher commitment...

Growing up in Lima, Peru with an Afro-Peruvian family, Roxana Escobar Ñañez was always surrounded by music. Like many households, it was a...

De-Mario Knowles wears many hats. Whether he is in the classroom studying neuroscience or taking pen to paper to write...

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. Meanwhile, cancer care is overburdening health systems, especially in...

Currently, there is little data about the diverse learning needs of Black youth in Canada, leaving researchers to turn to...