Together, we defy gravity.
Source: https://defygravitycampaign.utoronto.ca/ Parent: https://www.utoronto.ca/future-students
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Together, we defy gravity.
Together with our global community of supporters, we’re rising to meet today’s most pressing challenges. Join us for the most ambitious campaign in our history.
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In a world searching for positive change, U of T is leading the way to a better future.
Inspired by U of T’s fundamental commitment to inclusive excellence, Defy Gravity: The Campaign for the University of Toronto is bringing together the university’s global community to create life-changing opportunities for brilliant students and scholars from every background and experience and helping find innovative solutions to the challenges clouding our future.
Thanks to our generous supporters, the campaign is already having immense impact on our students, our community and the world. Read the story.
Campaign goals
As the most comprehensive campaign in Canadian university history, Defy Gravity has two ambitious goals—including, for the first time ever, an alumni engagement goal.
To inspire 225,000 alumni to contribute their time and talent 1,000,000 times
We’re inspiring more alumni than ever before to get involved in meaningful ways. Engaged alumni contribute to every aspect of U of T’s mission, enabling students to achieve their dreams.
To raise $4 billion in funds to support the university’s highest priorities
The funds we’re raising are creating life-changing opportunities for brilliant students and scholars to develop innovative solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
Learn about the campaign’s transformational impact
Stories of innovation, discovery and student success.
University of Toronto receives grant from TD Bank Group to empower Black Canadians in the workforce
A life-altering accident forced Beau Hayward to confront his future — and profound barriers
Dr. Mary A. Wright Award invests in Black and Indigenous social work students
New Science Building opens doors to expanded life science innovation in Mississauga and beyond
How donor support is helping three U of T students create a better tomorrow
The Landmark Project realizes a bold new vision for one of U of T’s most iconic spaces
New scholarship aims to remove barriers to entry for Black engineering students
Acclaimed scholar John Borrows named The Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law at U of T’s Faculty of Law
University of Toronto receives grant from TD Bank Group to empower Black Canadians in the workforce
A life-altering accident forced Beau Hayward to confront his future — and profound barriers
Dr. Mary A. Wright Award invests in Black and Indigenous social work students
New Science Building opens doors to expanded life science innovation in Mississauga and beyond
How donor support is helping three U of T students create a better tomorrow
The Landmark Project realizes a bold new vision for one of U of T’s most iconic spaces
New scholarship aims to remove barriers to entry for Black engineering students
Acclaimed scholar John Borrows named The Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law at U of T’s Faculty of Law
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