Student Stories

News | Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Developing database aims to improve access to Black health research in Canada
Rayshaun Whyte is part of an interdisciplinary team of student researchers, faculty and librarians developing the Black Canadian Health Research Database...
News | Tuesday, November 26, 2024
U of T undergrad pursues passion in public policy to amplify every voice
Dacian Dawes decided to pursue a certificate in Black Canadian Studies to uncover the untold histories of Canada and learn how...
News | Thursday, October 17, 2024
U of T master’s student approaches public health with a community-centered lens
Working at Toronto General Hospital during his undergrad, Denzel Lodge received advice that played an integral role in shaping his...
News | Monday, September 23, 2024
‘A transformative experience’: U of T program gives first-year student – and aspiring surgeon – a head start
Nasteha Omar has long been interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon – and thanks to a unique program at the University...
News | Thursday, September 12, 2024
Mastercard Foundation Scholar brings mission to improve livelihoods to U of T
Growing up in Uganda, Naturinda Emmanuel aspired to be a medical doctor and health leader. He wants to eliminate barriers to healthcare...
News | Wednesday, April 17, 2024
U of T Engineering PhD candidate wants to improve sustainable, cost-effective treatment of Ontario’s drinking water
Growing up in a small neighbourhood in Cameroon, Maeva Che was aware of challenges of accessing clean drinking water. “Experiencing that exposure...
News | Thursday, March 14, 2024
KPE student athlete centers movement and leadership in event program for racialized students
For the past six years, Jasmine Lew has balanced a successful athletic career, studies and volunteering roles. In 2020, Lew added yet...
News | Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Teacher retention challenges more prevalent near sub-Saharan Africa’s mining booms: PhD research 
Student research from the University of Toronto suggests that proximity to mining booms in sub-Saharan Africa may affect teacher commitment...
News | Thursday, November 30, 2023
Project spotlights the impact of Afro-Peruvian women in Lima through its music industry
Growing up in Lima, Peru with an Afro-Peruvian family, Roxana Escobar Ñañez was always surrounded by music. Like many households, it was a...
News | Tuesday, November 7, 2023
UTSC undergrad De-Mario Knowles is here to make an impact
De-Mario Knowles wears many hats. Whether he is in the classroom studying neuroscience or taking pen to paper to write...