The UTM library’s launch of 31 books by Black authors recognizes a Black literary canon. By Divine Angubua — Originally Published February 25, 2024 by The Varsity According to Statistics Canada, Black populations of African, Caribbean, and Canadian descent, on...
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Leading by Example: Michael Owusu
Through mentorship and entrepreneurship, recent UTM graduate leaves his mark on the community. For Michael Owusu, the journey to the Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) program was somewhat unconventional. After graduating with an associate degree in Broadcast...
International Relations Inspirations: Professor Nadège Compaoré
U of T Mississauga Political Science professor is motivated by her keen interest in African agency Nadège Compaoré never expected she would end up being a researcher in political science. As an avid lover of literature, Compaoré was devoted to studying liberal...
Onwards and Upwards: Ifeanyi Eze-Onuorah
After earning an undergraduate degree in computer engineering, Ifeanyi Eze-Onuorah was motivated to merge his interests in technology and business in order to break into the technology-management sector.
Following the legacy of entrepreneurship in his family, he set his sights on the UTM Master of Management of Innovation (MMI) Program.
Family, filmmaking, and folklore
U of T Mississauga alumna teams up with her brother to get into the movie-making world and reinvigorate Trinbagonian tales by Carla DeMarco as originally reported on Oct. 23, 2023 at https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/dean/news/family-filmmaking-and-folklore...
“I want to be one of the changemakers.”: Jazzmeyn Barnett
Jazzmeyn Barnett’s inspiration to connect with others at UTM and beyond motivates her forward in her explorative career in health studies.
Pathway to progress: Debra Olaniyi
Debra Olaniyi knew from a young age she would work in the field of law. However, even with this defined path, getting actively involved in the broader UTM community while pursuing her undergraduate degree inspired her to diversify her studies.
The launch of a most progressive pedagogical collection
A collaboration between the Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy (ISUP) and the UTM Library is the future: both in rethinking how institutions can implement social justice pursuits and related scholarly supports, and as a model for how departments can bolster their efforts in this area by joining forces.
A Splash for a new Dashboard
The Anti-Black Racism Dashboard and Black at University of Toronto Mississauga website were fêted with a large audience made up of students, staff, faculty, and librarians from across UofT.









