Osgoode Hall Law School recently welcomed back alumnus Dionysios “Dennis” Apostolides (LLB ’83) and his wife, Sophia Voumvakis, for a campus visit marked by reflection, gratitude, and a shared commitment to expanding access to legal education. Dennis arrived in Canada from Greece with a dream of becoming a lawyer. During his time at Osgoode, […]
Priti Sesha (MBA ’96) knows firsthand the transformative impact of education. Her decision to pursue an MBA at Schulich marked a turning point in her life, opening doors to new possibilities and shaping both her career and perspective on the world. Living on campus allowed Priti to immerse herself in the vibrant Schulich community. Surrounded […]
Imagine you won $1M in the lottery. What would you do with your winnings? Pay down the mortgage? Take a five-star vacation? Set money aside for your parents, your kids, and your retirement? I bet you’d set money aside for charity too - maybe to fund a scholarship or advance lifesaving research? Most of us don’t have […]
When Ann Ball (BA '88, BA '10) reflects on her years at York University, she remembers an environment alive with thought, debate and possibility. “My overall memory of York is being among students from diverse backgrounds and sensibilities while being instructed by encouraging, creative professors and teaching assistants,” Ann says. Decades later, those same values […]
Stacey Sinclair (MFA ’93, MBA ’99) has been a lifelong advocate for music education and music’s ability to teach and inspire. As the executive director for the Coalition for Music Education in Canada, she empowers educators throughout the country to incorporate music as part of their teaching. The Coalition was created by music educators and […]
The York University Alumni Board has announced the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship, Alumni Golden GRADitude award and the Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship. Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship Recipient: Brooklyn Simm The Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship is awarded to an incoming undergraduate student who is the child, sibling or grandchild of a […]
Trevor Fairlie (JD ’19) has devoted significant time and energy into promoting inclusion for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. However, with recent changes in the social and political spheres, this cause has faced a new challenge – one that Trevor hopes to meet head on. Trevor is a lawyer and the former chair for Start Proud, a national non-profit organization that provides support for 2SLGBTQIA+ students during the early stages of their career. The organization had an enormous impact on his […]
As a TV host on Daily Planet, York alumnus Dan Riskin (MSc ’00) led audiences on journeys around the world to learn about fascinating scientific discoveries. Now, Dan is leading global trips that enable Canadian university alumni to make their own scientific discoveries while gaining life-long memories. As a tour leader with Worldwide Quest, Dan […]
As a Black youth coming to Canada from Zimbabwe, Tapo Chimbganda (PhD ’17) had a difficult time adjusting to a new country. She felt isolated and saw first-hand many of the barriers that young Black women face. It was this early experience that inspired her to start Future Black Female, an organization that seeks to guide and empower Black girls and young women to achieve […]
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. “For the past 25 years, […]