Alumni in the News
Find out what your fellow Innisians are doing here in Toronto, and all around the globe. You can also submit your own newsworthy items.
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“Hip-Hop and the City: Shad and Kofi Hope bridge hip-hop and urban studies in U of T course”
Alumnus Kofi Hope (HBA ’06 Innis) is a Rhodes Scholar, activist, community leader, and co-founder of Monumental, a Toronto-based organization working to advance equitable city-building.… Continue Reading “Hip-Hop and the City: Shad and Kofi Hope bridge hip-hop and urban studies in U of T course”
Andy Yang publishes cutting-edge neural-cell research
Alumnus Andy Yang‘s (HBSc ’18 Innis) doctoral research at the Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is highlighted in U of T News. Andy,… Continue Reading Andy Yang publishes cutting-edge neural-cell research
Carmen Logie co-chairs the Canadian Association for HIV Research Conference
Faculty of Social Work Professor Carmen Logie (BA ’97 Innis, PhD ’10), speaks to CBC Radio about persistent stigma around sexual health in Canada, especially… Continue Reading Carmen Logie co-chairs the Canadian Association for HIV Research Conference
Nadia Belokopitov supports Indigenous student scholarship at Innis
Since graduating from Innis College with an Honours Bachelor of Arts, majoring in cinema studies, in 1997, Nadia Belokopitov’s career journey has taken many forms.… Continue Reading Nadia Belokopitov supports Indigenous student scholarship at Innis
Chief Planner Gregg Lintern on the promise of multiplex housing in Toronto
In a Toronto Life Q&A, Toronto’s chief planner, Gregg Lintern (HBA ’84 Innis, Urban Studies), describes how a recently implemented “multiplex” housing policy can help… Continue Reading Chief Planner Gregg Lintern on the promise of multiplex housing in Toronto
Charlotte Gill on her latest memoir, “Almost Brown”
Innis alum Charlotte Gill (HBA ’96), the award-winning author of Eating Dirt, speaks with A&S News about her latest memoir. In Almost Brown (Penguin Random… Continue Reading Charlotte Gill on her latest memoir, “Almost Brown”
Farshad Nassiri leads promising glioblastoma-treatment research
Dr. Farshad Nassiri (HBSc ’10, MD ’14, PhD ’22), is an Innis alumnus, neurosurgery resident, and clinical researcher with University Health Network. Farshad is also… Continue Reading Farshad Nassiri leads promising glioblastoma-treatment research
Jessi Cruickshank on her new chart-topping podcast ‘Phone A Friend’
Alumna Jessi Cruickshank (HBA ’04 Innis) recently discussed her new podcast, Phone A Friend, on Global’s The Morning Show. In her comedic chart-topper, Jessi has… Continue Reading Jessi Cruickshank on her new chart-topping podcast ‘Phone A Friend’
Innis alumna Ishita Aggarwal receives Governor General’s Award for gender equality
Congratulations to alumna Ishita Aggarwal (HBSc ’15 Innis), the 2022 recipient of the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case (Youth). This award… Continue Reading Innis alumna Ishita Aggarwal receives Governor General’s Award for gender equality
A&S alumna April Julian stars in new Netflix series that proves everything is — or can be — cake
When alumna April Julian (HBA ’03 Innis) is not working as director of education for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, she can be found baking… Continue Reading A&S alumna April Julian stars in new Netflix series that proves everything is — or can be — cake
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