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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.

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.

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.

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! TMU was recognized in several key areas, including sustainability, citations per faculty member and employer reputation.

This achievement demonstrates TMU’s commitment to academic excellence, experiential learning that prepares students for their future careers, and scholarly, research and creative activities that drive positive social, economic and environmental change.

Learn more about our progress in the QS World University Rankings: https://www.torontomu.ca/about/rankings/

TMU is proud to continue its partnership with Hydro One, the University of Waterloo, Ontario Tech University and Western University through the renewed Hydro One University Engineering Partnership.

With a $1.2 million investment over three years, the partnership will support more than 60,000 students through K–12 outreach, mentorship, student awards and career development programming.

At TMU, this renewed commitment will help strengthen pathways for women in engineering and equity-deserving communities, while supporting the next generation of skilled, diverse engineering talent across Ontario’s electricity sector.

Read more about the announcement: https://hydroone.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=2429&item=123527

First day of convocation ✅ Congratulations to everyone crossing the stage this spring!

TMU students and faculty are partnering with Pride House Toronto to create an inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ community space during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

TMU students and faculty are making the FIFA World Cup 2026 more welcoming for 2SLGBTQIA+ fans Discover how TMU students and faculty are partnering with Pride House Toronto to create an inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ community space during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Levar Bailey was told he might never walk. Now he’s about to graduate as a nurse.

At 18 months old, Bailey was paralyzed by a tumour pressing on his spine. Doctors gave him slim odds of surviving surgery. He not only survived, he eventually walked again.

This month, he’ll walk across the stage at TMU as a 2026 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) graduate.

How this one TMU grad defied the odds to become a nurse Discover how TMU nursing student Levar Bailey overcame paralysis and immense odds to graduate as a BScN nurse, proving setbacks can be stepping stones.

In 2014, TMU grad Spencer Ure began doing laundry three hours a week for TMU’s varsity men’s soccer team as a Career Boost student before working for the TMU Bold post grad.

Today, the former TMU Bold equipment manager is the equipment supervisor and administrative assistant for the Canadian men’s national soccer team.

From washing jerseys at TMU to working at the 2026 World Cup From doing laundry for TMU's varsity soccer team to working at the 2026 World Cup, discover Spencer Ure's inspiring journey to joining Team Canada.

Discover everything you need to know about TMU's Spring 2026 Convocation, celebrating over 8,000 graduates across 14 ceremonies. Get ready to celebrate!

Celebrating TMU’s Class of 2026: what you need to know for spring convocation