In June 2021, the statue of Ryerson was toppled and decapitated; with the decapitated head thrown into
Toronto Harbour.
[28] The university stated that the statue will not be restored or replaced.
[29] On August 26, 2021, the university announced that it would accept the 22 recommendations of an internal task force, including the renaming of the university;
[30] however, the school's administration had not yet decided on a new name.
[31][32] On April 26, 2022, the university announced it would be renamed to Toronto Metropolitan University.
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