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Hiring risk executives to protect U.S. banks backfired, contributing to 2008 crash: U of T study

July 18, 2017

When America’s major banks created executive positions to reduce exposure to financial risk more than a decade ago, their intent was similar to an employer who designates a fire warden to protect a workplace against smoke and flames.

However, the unintended consequence was like giving the fire warden job to a pyromaniac.

Jooyoung Lee standing in front of a wall with colourful graffiti on it

Gun violence in the U.S.: U of T expert helps undergrads understand school shootings, serial killings and gangs

June 13, 2017

One year ago today, the United States witnessed the deadliest mass shooting in its history when 49 people were killed and 58 others wounded inside Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla.

OkCupid is just one of the teaching tools in new sociologist's kit

March 01, 2017

Rachel La Touche may be in the early stages of her university career, but her willingness to take risks in the interests of learning has already garnered her several teaching awards.

Forecasting 2017 and Beyond: Sociology

February 08, 2017

A&S News asked some Faculty leaders what’s ahead in their fields in 2017 and beyond. Here’s what the head of our sociology department, Scott Schieman, sees coming soon.

U of T grad uses public art to strengthen Toronto communities

October 06, 2016

For Alexis Kane Speer, community engagement starts with a brush stroke.

The U of T grad started STEPS Initiative, the award winning public arts organization behind eye-catching projects like the eight storey mural at Yonge and St. Clair avenues by British artist Phlegm.

University of Toronto sociologist mapping the social networks of seniors

September 01, 2016

If you’re 18, you likely spend a lot of time cultivating your social network, but what if you’re 80?

According to University of Toronto sociologist Markus Schafer, the social networks of senior citizens play a key role in their overall health.

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