A Mi'kmaq birch bark canoe is reshaping what business school looks like at the Ted Rogers School of Management. Take a look inside TMU’s way of honouring Indigenous entrepreneurship, rewriting the business curriculum and backing a booming Indigenous economy.

The business of reconciliation

Inside TMU’s way of honouring Indigenous entrepreneurship, rewriting the business curriculum and backing a booming Indigenous economy.

magazine.torontomu.ca

This TMU alum pulled off a surprising engagement proposal by taking his partner back to where it all began, without arousing suspicion. Read more about a clever ruse and nostalgic TMU time capsule moment.

Pulling off the perfect proposal: TMU alumni get engaged on campus

Discover how TMU alumnus Meta recreated his fiancée's first-year residence room down to the last detail for a sentimental, unforgettable campus proposal.

torontomu.ca

The Image Centre has been nominated for the 2026 Ontario's Choice Awards in the Top Small Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site category. You can vote daily, now through Sept 6, 2026: attractionsontario.ca/top-small-mu...

The Imperial Pub — TMU's longstanding neighbour — poured its last pint after 81 years, and the community raised one final glass to the beloved neighbourhood institution.

Last call at the Imperial Pub

TMU community members gathered for one last pint at the Imperial Pub before the Dundas Street fixture closed after 81 years to make way for a future student residence.

magazine.torontomu.ca

From heat waves and ticks to food safety and air and water quality, TMU experts break down summer public health concerns and recommendations.

5 summer health risks Canadians should know

torontomu.ca

TMU research suggests allulose, a natural sugar in figs and maple syrup, could curb appetite and lower blood sugar naturally.

Could a natural sugar do what Ozempic does? TMU researchers are finding out

TMU research suggests allulose, a natural sugar in figs and maple syrup, could mimic Ozempic by curbing appetite and lowering blood sugar naturally.

magazine.torontomu.ca

TMU’s Diversity Institute is making a business case for responsible AI in HR. Explore how AI is revolutionizing hiring practices—and why unchecked algorithms risk amplifying workplace bias.

The good, the bad and the biased: How AI is changing hiring

Explore how AI is revolutionizing hiring practices—and why unchecked algorithms risk amplifying workplace bias. Learn how HR can adopt AI responsibly

torontomu.ca

TMU law alum Desneige Frandsen is helping Indigenous youth imagine a future in law.

How one TMU law grad is closing Canada's Indigenous justice gap

TMU law grad Desneige Frandsen works with Indigenous youth, helping them build advocacy skills and see themselves in the field.

magazine.torontomu.ca

How can AI help people feel more connected? TMU PhD candidate Mehnaz Aydemir is exploring how thoughtful human-robot interactions can support belonging and reduce loneliness.

This TMU PhD student is teaching robots to help humans feel less alone

Discover how a TMU PhD student is using multisensory robotics to combat loneliness and help humans feel more connected. Read the full story.

torontomu.ca

It began the way a lot of good ideas do—with a group of TMU engineers at a bar asking a question no one could answer: how long can we keep a solar-powered drone in the air? That question grew into Superwake, one of Canada's most innovative drone companies.

TMU grads are building one of Canada's top aerospace companies

Five TMU aerospace graduates turned a bar-room question about solar-powered flight into Superwake, one of Canada's most innovative drone companies.

magazine.torontomu.ca

Kelvin Doe is the first TMU student to receive the Pathy Foundation Fellowship, which will provide $50,000 to support his youth STEAM education initiative in Regent Park.

TMU student Kelvin Doe wins $50,000 fellowship to bring STEAM education to Regent Park

TMU student Kelvin Doe wins a $50,000 fellowship to bring hands-on STEAM education to Regent Park, paying forward his journey from Sierra Leone.

torontomu.ca

The triple threat of wildfires, smoky air and extreme heat can create serious health risks. Dr. Farhan Asrar, Associate Dean of Clinical Faculty Relations at TMU’s School of Medicine, explains the health impacts of this growing summer challenge and shares practical tips to help you stay safe.

How to stay safe from the triple threat of wildfires, smoke and extreme heat

As climate-related hazards become more frequent and severe, protecting our health will require moving beyond warnings toward prevention.

theconversation.com

Using your phone before bed? Canada’s biggest-ever research study of its kind, co-led by TMU professor Colleen Carney, shows it may not be as bad as you think.

The Indigenous Foundations Program offers Indigenous TMU students a free, flexible and culturally grounded pathway to post-secondary education.

Indigenous Foundations Program meets Indigenous community needs

Discover how TMU's Indigenous Foundations Program offers a free, flexible, and culturally grounded pathway to post-secondary education.

torontomu.ca

Toronto welcomes the world. At the FIFA Fan Festival™ during the FIFA World Cup 2026, TMU student Libby Worden was at the centre of a 22-day global celebration. See how she’s building her future in hospitality: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

The trickshot: Meet a TMU student who worked Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival

Discover how a TMU student scored a dream role working at Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival, bringing passion from the pitch to the big stage.

torontomu.ca

Josh Fortier joins TMU's senior leadership as executive director, Community Safety and Security, this summer. Fortier brings 15+ years of security leadership, including nearly a decade in post-secondary safety.

Josh Fortier appointed executive director, Community Safety and Security

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) appoints Josh Fortier as the new executive director of Community Safety and Security (CSS), effective July 31, 2026. Learn more about his background and vision fo...

torontomu.ca

Convocation might be over but the memories are forever 💙💛

A new TMU study found that when water contamination occasionally spikes at Canadian beaches, seagull “activity” may be the reason some beachgoers get sick.

Is it safe to swim at Canadian beaches? TMU study reveals new finding

A new TMU study reveals Canadian beaches are generally safe, but unexpected E. coli spikes are mostly caused by seagull activity—not human sewage.

torontomu.ca

The Long Service Milestone recognition honours community members who have shaped TMU through decades of leadership, mentorship and impact. Five long-term employees reflected on what shaped their careers and the impact their work has had on students, colleagues and the broader TMU community.

Meet five long-serving TMU community members recognized for their years of service

Discover the inspiring stories of five long-serving Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) community members recognized for their dedicated years of service and lasting contributions.

torontomu.ca

With the FIFA World Cup underway, TMU researchers are using the opportunity to explore how wastewater monitoring can help detect infectious diseases early and inform public health responses at major events.

Influx of World Cup visitors gives TMU professor unique opportunity for wastewater monitoring research

torontomu.ca

TMU continues its climb in global rankings, carving out a spot as Canada’s biggest riser over the last two years in the QS World University Rankings. This steady improvement ranks TMU among the top 10 per cent of universities evaluated worldwide.

TMU among Canada’s biggest risers in world university rankings

Toronto Metropolitan University is one of Canada’s biggest risers in global rankings, recognized for sustainability, employer reputation, and career-ready graduates.

torontomu.ca

Spring convocation 2026 has come to a close! Congratulations to all of the graduates 🎓🎉

Enterprise Bridge focuses on expanding economic opportunity by supporting entrepreneurs with training, mentorship and access to capital. The nine-month program helps newcomers overcome barriers and turn ideas into businesses.

How TMU’s Enterprise Bridge Program helped 28 immigrant entrepreneurs in first year

Discover how TMU’s Enterprise Bridge Program helped 28 immigrant entrepreneurs overcome barriers and launch successful businesses in its first year.

torontomu.ca

Tipping norms vary widely by country, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing those differences to Canadian restaurants and hotels. Written for The Conversation, TRSM professor Frédéric Dimanche shares insight on tipping culture around the world and what Canadian hospitality workers can expect.

World Cup visitors may tip differently — here’s what Canadian hospitality workers should know

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, millions of international fans are arriving in Canada. Hospitality workers should prepare for different cultural tipping habits—including lower tips or no tip...

torontomu.ca

Lisa Barnoff, newly appointed interim dean of the Faculty of Community Services, brings deep institutional experience, a strong record of academic leadership and a longstanding commitment to equity, social justice and community-building.

Lisa Barnoff appointed interim dean, Faculty of Community Services

Lisa Barnoff has been appointed interim dean of the Faculty of Community Services, effective July 1, 2026. Discover her vision for equity and social justice.

torontomu.ca

In a recent CTV segment, Levar Bailey shares how he beat the odds to pursue nursing. His is a journey defined by determination and second chances. Levar’s story reflects how TMU is graduating compassionate, community-centred health-care professionals.

Second crossing: TMU student graduates from same nursing program as his mother

Pauline Chan reports on a TMU graduate following in his mother’s footsteps as he joins the class 2026 nursing graduates.

ctvnews.ca

After fleeing Afghanistan and starting over in Canada, Rukhshana Ahmadi is graduating from TMU’s journalism program this convocation, with plans to use storytelling to amplify the voices of women, refugees and underrepresented communities.

From Kabul to convocation: how an Afghan-Canadian writer found her voice through storytelling

From fleeing Taliban rule in Kabul to graduating from TMU, discover how Afghan-Canadian writer Rukhshana Ahmadi found her voice through storytelling.

torontomu.ca

For many people, the World Cup is about soccer, national pride and global celebration. But for host cities, it’s also a public health event. TMU prof Areej Al-Hamad says the World Cup could double as a public health training ground for nursing students.

Major sporting events could offer a public health role for nursing students

As Toronto hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, new research shows how major sporting events can strengthen public health systems by integrating supervised nursing students into volunteer roles.

torontomu.ca

TMU has been named one of Canada’s biggest risers in the latest QS World University Rankings, placing among the top 10% of universities evaluated worldwide! Learn more about our progress in the QS World University Rankings: www.torontomu.ca/about/rankin...

TMU is proud to continue its partnership with Hydro One. The renewed $1.2M investment will support 60,000+ students through awards, career development and more, while strengthening pathways for women in engineering and equity-deserving communities. Read more: hydroone.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=...