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U of T life expectancy study reveals the dangers of the ‘model minority myth’ for Asian Americans

January 12, 2026

The “model minority myth” holds that certain ethnic groups — for example, Asian Americans — are well educated, hard working, prosperous and healthy. But in a recent study of the life expectancy of Asian Americans, U of T researchers and their collaborators have shown that the myth is just that — a myth.

Sociology course reveals the hidden costs of “free” time 

January 06, 2026

It’s often said that nothing comes for free. And these days, that includes our time.

Free, leisure, or spare time: all names for the moments when we’re not tied down with work or other responsibilities, and can do whatever we want.

Monica Alexander maps Canada’s hidden childcare economy through data science

December 17, 2025

The Trudeau government’s 2021 announcement of a $10-dollar-a-day childcare plan was welcomed by many Canadian families. But barriers affecting the plan’s full implementation have meant that childcare continues to be a major concern for parents working outside the home.

U of T undergrad helps develop database on Black health research

May 23, 2025

For Rayshaun Whyte, learning about challenges faced by Black Canadians in the health-care system wasn’t enough — she wanted to take action.

Leading positive change with the Peace Corps: A&S alum Giselle Sami Dalili

March 26, 2025

Arts & Science alum Giselle Sami Dalili is enhancing the English language skills of Ethiopian educators through the Peace Corps' Virtual Services Pilot program, thanks to their U of T degree.

Larry Kofi Asiwome Afun, a fourth-year student, engages guests with a demonstration.

Arts & Science donor recognition event celebrates impact with highlights of student leadership, research and community engagement

November 26, 2024

The Arts & Science community gathered at Hart House on November 20 to celebrate inclusive excellence, featuring the faculty’s brightest students from a range of programs.

U of T ranked among top 10 universities globally in five subjects: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

November 20, 2024

The University of Toronto has placed among the top 10 universities globally in five subjects — sociology (2nd), medical technology (5th), public health (7th), finance (8th) and management (10th) — in the latest ShanghaiRanking Consultancy rankings by subject.

Fixing cracks in the mosaic: Leafia Ye explores the challenges faced by immigrants

October 29, 2024

Half of the Greater Toronto Area’s population was born outside of Canada — a situation that sociologist Leafia Ye characterizes as “unparalleled in the world.” With the highest number of newcomers of any city in the country, the immigrant experience has become central

A group of students pose for a picture in front of an old building in Siena.

Students explore crime and punishment in Italy, the ‘cradle of criminology’

October 15, 2024

From eyeglasses to banks to newspapers to pizza, Italian ingenuity has changed our world in countless ways.

Not your typical campus novel — Sociology professor Lorne Tepperman’s ‘Deadly Donation’

September 10, 2024

Lorne Tepperman, a professor emeritus with the Faculty of Arts & Science’s Department of Sociology who has authored, co-authored, edited and co-edited a remarkable 88 academic books, has just written his first murder mystery novel.

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