Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

09/04/2026

We're excited to announce the creation of the iA Financial Group Professorship in Quantitative Finance at the Rotman School, backed by a $600,000 philanthropic commitment from iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance) over five years.

Professor Redouane Elkamhi will hold the professorship and will support research and teaching in quantitative finance, with a focus on asset pricing, risk management, portfolio construction and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing knowledge, developing talent and strengthening Canada's financial ecosystem through closer collaboration between academia and industry.

Toronto -- iA Financial Group and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management today announced the creation of the iA Financial Group Professorship in Quantitative Finance, supported by a $600,000 philanthropic commitment from iA Financial Group over five years.

09/03/2026

Rotman Executive MBA grad Rodrigo Borges is one of 18 EMBA founders featured in Poets&Quants' new roundup of executives turned entrepreneurs. He co-founded Nrolled a workforce platform for the hospitality and events industry, after meeting his co-founders in the EMBA program.

Read his story: https://ow.ly/BLjy50ZIsNe

09/02/2026

How do you go from midwifery to co-founding a national museum?

Sara Wolfe (EMBA '17) spent years as a midwife, helping launch Seventh Generation Midwives Toronto and later co-leading the development of the Toronto Birth Centre — a project that meant a year in steel-toe boots and a hard hat. Designing its governance, programming and budget showed her she wanted to influence health care at a systems level.

Rotman's Executive MBA gave her the tools to do it.

"Midwifery work is amazing, the best, but I was also starting to see that I wanted to have more influence, and to do that I needed more skills," Sara says. "That's what inspired me to do my MBA."

Today, she works in social finance and Indigenous health strategy and continues to teach at Rotman as an executive-in-residence.

"I went to Rotman because I like starting things that can have an impact in the world."

Read Sara's story:

Before she became a Rotman Executive MBA (EMBA ‘17) alumni, an Indigenous health leader and co-founder of the Canadian Peace Museum, Sara Wolfe was a nurse and a midwife.

09/02/2026

In-Person Event | September 30 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Is AI changing not only how we live and work, but how we govern? Harvard historian, professor of law and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore comes to Rotman to explore the ideas behind her new book, The Rise of the Artificial State. In conversation with award-winning journalist Michelle Shephard, Lepore examines how our growing dependence on AI, data and technology is reshaping democracy, public discourse and self-government, and what we can do about it. Register Now - https://ow.ly/9hZm50ZAEYF

09/01/2026

Rotman Giving Day is here!

Our sixth annual RGD starts today and runs through September 25. Support the area of Rotman or Rotman Commerce that means the most to you, from student experiences and groundbreaking research to scholarships that open doors for future leaders.

Every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, while matching funds last.
Learn more and donate today: rtmn.ca/RotmanGivingDay

08/31/2026

This September, Rotman events brings together a Nobel laureate, bestselling authors and leading professors for a season of conversations on strategy, leadership and the ideas shaping business today — grounded in both theory and real-world experience.

Explore the full lineup: https://ow.ly/XH8M50ZHkf4

08/28/2026

We’re delighted to welcome economist professor Raymond Fisman, a leading researcher in politics and finance, as the new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Finance and Political Economy at the Rotman School of Management.

The appointment is part of the Government of Canada's Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program, a tri-agency initiative that will provide up to $1 billion over 12 years to help Canadian post-secondary institutions recruit exceptional researchers from around the world, including Canadians working abroad, leading transformational research.

Fisman joins Rotman as a professor of finance July 1, 2027.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/zKlM50ZGENC

08/26/2026

It starts with a conversation. Reunite at Rotman, September 18!

At this year's alumni fireside chats, meet graduates from Rotman's diverse programs to hear their career stories and find out what it's like to work in their industries. From financial services to technology to creative industries, and everywhere in between, pick the conversation that matches where you're headed or where you've been.

Learn more about this year's speakers: https://ow.ly/lPXt50ZFQvt

08/26/2026

In-Person and Virtual Event | Sept. 21 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | To solve complex challenges and seize opportunities in emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally. But how do you create solutions that can succeed across industries, markets, and communities? Join MIT professor Amos Winter as he presents the ideas behind his new book and shares practical tools and insights for turning ambitious ideas into innovations that scale and make a meaningful impact. Register Now - https://ow.ly/NnBO50ZAEMK

08/25/2026

Earlier this month, Rotman students boarded the Northern Spirit for a sunset cruise on Toronto Harbour, hosted by the Graduate Business Council in partnership with the Office of Student Engagement and the Program Services Office.

Throughout the evening, students Serine Lyu, Brent Brockerville and Govind Nanda spoke with passengers on board, asking them about their program, where they're from and the best thing that happened in their day.

This reel brings together those on-the-spot conversations with moments from the night — dancing, celebration and the energy of seeing the Rotman community connect outside the classroom. It offers a look at the people who shape the School, and the atmosphere of one of Toronto's most memorable summer evenings on the water.

08/24/2026

In-Person Event | September 15 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | What gives people a lasting edge in an age shaped by artificial intelligence? Join us for four thought-provoking presentations exploring how AI is reshaping the way we live, work and lead. Learn how to harness AI while preserving the human qualities that drive innovation, trust and better decision-making, and discover how you can gain a lasting edge in an increasingly AI-powered world. Register Now - https://ow.ly/Mh3H50ZAEGn

Series Host: Rotman Management magazine

08/21/2026

Is there anything better than orientation season at Rotman?

Between a boat cruise, a hands-on workshop with professor Bill McEvily and alumni mixers, our incoming students have been building the connections and confidence that'll carry them through their degrees.

There's still more ahead too, including a day of tea -building at the Royal Ontario Museum and a trip to Camp Winnebagoe, where lessons in leadership and collaboration continue outside the classroom.

Swipe through for a look at how our newest Rotman students are settling in, connecting and getting ready for the journey ahead.

Learn more about student life at Rotman: https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/the-rotman-experience/student-life/

08/20/2026

Join , friends, and current GEMBA-HLS students for an exclusive evening of networking, refreshments and unforgettable views as the sun sets over the Thames.
Great conversations. Iconic skyline. One memorable London evening.
Register today: https://ow.ly/He4L50ZBtVB

08/20/2026

In-Person and Virtual Event | Sept.9 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Is there more to a job than financial compensation? Drawing on two decades of research involving more than 55,000 workers, University of Toronto sociologist Scott Schieman presents his new book and explores what drives purpose, engagement, and fulfillment at work. Discover practical frameworks and assessment tools to better understand what matters most in your work and how organizations can create environments where people thrive. Register Now - https://ow.ly/lF7K50ZAEmu

08/18/2026

Adetoro Abass is officially one of Poets&Quants 2026 Best & Brightest Executive MBAs. The Rotman EMBA grad recently relocated to Toronto from Lagos, Nigeria and now leads Digital Transformation at Util-Assist Inc.

"You'll be stretched, but you'll also surprise yourself with what you're capable of doing," says Adetoro of the EMBA program.

Learn more about her journey: https://ow.ly/rrnY50ZAZog