Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto, Canada

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is a public research university in Toronto, Canada, formerly known as Ryerson University. Established in 1948 as the Ryerson Institute of Technology, it evolved into Ryerson Polytechnic Institute in 1963–64, later becoming Ryerson University in 2002, and finally adopting its current name in 2021.

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Why was Toronto Metropolitan University renamed from Ryerson University?

In 2022, the university changed its name to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to better reflect its values of inclusivity and diversity, distancing itself from Egerton Ryerson’s controversial role in Canada’s residential school system.

What is the historical significance of the Toronto Normal School?

The Toronto Normal School, founded in 1852 by Egerton Ryerson, was one of the earliest institutions for teacher training in Canada. It later played roles in World War II training efforts and post-war re-establishment programs, ultimately leading to the formation of TMU as a modern university.

When did TMU first gain degree-granting status?

TMU was first granted the power to award degrees in 1971 when it was known as Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. It became a full-fledged university in 1993 under the name Ryerson Polytechnic University.