York Hyderabad campus opens doors to Schulich’s MBA in India program

  The new Hyderabad campus for the Schulich School of Business MBA in India program officially opened its doors on Sept. 26, the latest step in the Schulich’s pioneering commitment to become one of the world’s leading transnational business schools. The opening ceremony was attended by York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri and several […]

Osgoode Hall Law School celebrates 125 years of legal education in sweet style

Osgoode Hall Law School marked the 125th anniversary of its founding in 1889 with a sweet celebration Tuesday. The Osgoode@125 event featured a reading of the inaugural address by the first principal of the law school, the unveiling of two wood carvings and hundreds of Osgoode@125 cookies, which were distributed to students and staff to […]

Study: Dating after breast cancer can be a delicate balance

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—as we show our support and celebrate the women who have overcome this disease, we also recognize that hardships that continually face these survivors. Women who’ve had breast cancer often feel discouraged and vulnerable in the dating world, but York researchers say there is good news. It is possible to […]

Entrepreneurs Doug and Sandra Bergeron expand their investment in York U to $10 million

On Sept. 29, York University announced that Doug and Sandra Bergeron have increased their support of the Lassonde School of Engineering to a record-breaking $10-million. In recognition of this exceptional and continued support from the Bergeron family, the school’s new home will be named the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence.   The donation from Doug […]

President’s Message to Alumni

With more than 270,000 York University grads living around the world and achieving incredible things in almost every field of endeavor, you are York's most important ambassadors. Your passion for York and its continued development is necessary in building our future—and as we prepare for new opportunities to arrive at our doorstep, it is your […]

York Youth Connection bids farewell at 40th Reunion Celebration

After 40 years of serving the University’s extended community, providing a safe and fun learning environment for generations of young campers and offering unique opportunities for York students to build and showcase leadership skills, the York Youth Connection summer day camp bid farewell at a Sept. 20 celebration. More than 60 campers, counsellors and parents […]

YUAA AGM and alumni reception brings grads up close and personal with the future of York University

York’s annual Homecoming celebration is an opportunity for the University’s alumni community to come back to campus, relive the moments that defined their student experiences and reconnect with York as participants and contributors. And with the Pan Am Games set to touch down next year and a possible York Region campus in the near future, […]

Lions Cup raises $290,000 in support of York’s graduate students and student athletes

  At York University, students come first. As the University strives to attract and retain the best and brightest students, it is important to provide students with support both in and outside the classroom. That is the purpose for which, each year, members of York’s growing community of friends, alumni and supporters come together for […]

York grads showcase their cinematic talents at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

The 39th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) may have rolled up the red carpet, but many film buffs are still reeling from the excitement of sharing the limelight with Hollywood’s glitterati. With York University once again well represented across the screening rooms, the festival has become an unofficial reunion for many of York’s film […]

Rosenberg family donates the sweet sounds of a Bösendorfer grand piano to York's Department of Music

The Rolls-Royce of pianos has arrived at York. A Bösendorfer – one of the world’s oldest piano manufacturers – was generously donated to the University’s Department of Music by the Rosenberg family of Toronto. The exquisite 100-year-old grand piano will advance York’s music programs once restored. It was gifted in memory of Barbara June Rosenberg, […]