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York University Education Alumni Network (YUEAN) named 2025 Network of the Year

The York University Education Alumni Network (YUEAN) has been named the 2025 Network of the Year by the York University Alumni Board (YUAB). This annual award is given to a network that has demonstrated its dedication and commitment to York through engagement, impact, and mentorship. Through influential programming, YUEAN has strengthened relationships, expanded professional pathways, and created opportunities […]

Six exceptional alumni celebrated at the 25th anniversary of the York U Alumni Awards 

On Nov. 6, members of the York University community gathered at the TIFF Lightbox in downtown Toronto for the 25th anniversary of the 2025 York U Alumni Awards. More than 200 guests were in attendance bringing together alumni, friends, faculty, students and staff for an evening of celebration, entertainment and networking.

York donor committed to giving back to Markham community

Louie Belcastro didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. Like many teenagers, his focus at a young age was on school, his friends and his family. But his father’s sudden death left him, the eldest son, responsible for picking up the family business; and not only did he do that – he brought it to […]

York community members recognized with Order of Canada

Three distinguished members of the York University community have been honoured with the Order of Canada. The announcement was made on June 30 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.

York University community honours Black and 2SLGBTQIA+ graduates

Earlier this month, the York University Black Alumni Network (YUBAN) and York University Sexuality and Gender Advocacy (SAGA) Alumni Network held the third annual Black and Rainbow graduation celebrations. Graduates, alumni, faculty, staff, friends and allies gathered at Keele campus to celebrate and honour the achievements of the Class of 2025.

Transformational gift from Mirkopoulos family supports film education at York U

A new transformational gift from the Mirkopoulos family will strengthen film education at York University and support the next generation of Canadian filmmakers. This extraordinary support for York’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) will enhance student opportunities, invest in cutting-edge facilities and provide crucial support for emerging storytellers.For over two decades, the Mirkopoulos […]

Seven York community members invested into the Order of Ontario

A total of seven York community members are among the 29 new appointments to the Order of Ontario announced by The Honourable  Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario on Jan. 1.