Welcome to U of T Mississauga

Alexandra Gillespie

Alexandra Gillespie
Vice-President & Principal, UTM

 

Welcome from the vice-president and principal


20 years ago, I came to UTM for the first time, knowing almost nobody on a campus far from home. I was nervous – until I got here. Here, I found a community that welcomed me with kindness and gave me a lift that changed my life. 

The same thing has happened for so many of our students, staff, librarians, faculty, and alumni. From every neighborhood across Peel, every province across Canada, and 135 countries globally, we come together to learn, teach, and create knowledge that lifts our communities and moves our world. 

Together, we’re driving life science innovation, advancing a climate positive future, and strengthening our economy with Canada’s most employable graduates. We’re fostering truth and reconciliation, creating new stories and arts, and leading the next 100 years of diabetes care. 

It’s my privilege to welcome you here as UTM welcomed me. To learn more about our priorities and values, explore our strategic framework.

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Thank you Deborah Brown


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I’m writing to announce that Deborah Brown, our chief administrative officer, has decided to step down from her role effective 6 March. I share the news with regret – but also with my very best wishes to Deborah, who is an amazing leader and wonderful person, and whose professionalism, generosity, and insight have shaped U of T for the better.

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