UTM alum provides skills and opportunities for the most marginalized. A quintessential trailblazer and leader, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) alumnus Christopher Thompson (HBA 2012) has dedicated his life to supporting marginalized communities and young...
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Finding Balance: Chelsea Okyere
Recent UTM graduate finds fulfillment in her unique blend of academic studies. To anyone else, the combination of Biology for the Health Sciences and French Studies may seem a bit unconventional. Yet for Chelsea Okyere (HBSc 2024), blending her biology and chemistry...
Finding Focus in Finance: Myriam Djire
UTM Graduate in Finance and Economics prepares for a professional career in and outside the classroom. For Myriam Djire (BCom 2023), studying commerce and management at U of T Mississauga (UTM) seemed like a natural fit: with several role models in her immediate...
Designing the Future: Latonya Ludford
How a UTM Grad is bringing a human-rights-based approach to city living across Canada. For Latonya Ludford (BA 2020, MUI 2022), the political science program at U of T Mississauga (UTM) was a perfect fit and afforded her the opportunity to branch out and develop her...
Opening Doors: Somto Nnakenyi
A UTM student’s commitment to providing opportunities and representing her peers. Somtochukwu Nnakenyi is a dedicated fourth-year student at the U of T Mississauga (UTM) who is double majoring in political science and criminology with a minor in sociology, but her...
Sidoné Grange: Caring for Communities
UTM Student balances her studies and research while providing support and mentorship to the black community at UTM. __________________________ Sidoné Grange, a dynamic and passionate fourth-year student at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), is always looking...
Natasha Tweneboah: Curating Connections
Recent UTM grad exemplifies the importance of immersive learning and leadership. A recent graduate of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), Natasha Tweneboah (HBSc 2024) was never one to limit herself: while pursuing intellectually fulfilling programs at UTM,...
Wellness-Driven Success: Ethan Williams
Cultural ambassador, health enthusiast, and community builder. Recent U of T Mississauga (UTM) graduate Ethan Williams (HBA 2024) has a longstanding passion for health, wellness, and justice that dates back to his youth and is also very much rooted in his cultural...
How UTM is combatting anti-Black racism and catalyzing progress
Originally posted by Sharon Aschaiek on October 11, 2024 at https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/how-utm-combatting-anti-black-racism-and-catalyzing-progress One afternoon a week, Black-identifying students at the University of Toronto Mississauga would meet...









