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Alumni Spotlight: Nadine Spencer (BA '04)

On Sept. 10, York alumna Nadine Spencer (BA ’04) – along with many Canadians – got some monumental news that was a long time coming. The federal government announced the installment of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, the first of its kind, that will provide $221 million in capital to Black entrepreneurs and business owners in communities across Canada, providing loans between $25,000 and $250,000. Read more.

Top 30 Changemakers Under 30

Bold. Inspired. Visionary. It takes a true leader to inspire positive change in the world, and these are just some of the traits that define the successful York University alumni, driven to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

That’s why we’re launching our first-ever Top 30 Changemakers Under 30 – to recognize and honour the inspiring and diverse alumni 29 years old and younger, who are exemplary leaders in creating positive change, at home and abroad. Read more.

Featured Events

Wed 28

Scholars' Hub @ Home | Youth dating during the pandemic

October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Thu 29

Entrepreneurial Alumni Speaker Series - Building Unity: The Transformation of a B-Boy

October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Nov 04

Scholars' Hub @ Home | Claim the vote, claim the country: On the question of 2020 US elections and the commons

November 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nov 19

York U Alumni Celebration: Honouring 20 Years of Bryden Awards

November 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ways to Give

From funding desperately needed scholarships and research to creating world-class facilities and groundbreaking teaching methods, donations to York University help make it one of Canada’s leading universities. Your generosity is helping create a new generation of Canadian leaders who will not only go on to change their community, but continue the tradition of supporting York University and its students in the future.