York Alumni Board recognizes four students for academic excellence and leadership

The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students with 2024 alumni awards and scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership.  Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship  The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence both in and out of the classroom.  This year’s recipient, Elizaveta Yakubovskaya, has been recognized […]

Six York community members named to the Order of Canada

Six York University community members are among the 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced on June 27 by the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The Order of Canada is one of the country's highest honours. It recognizes exceptional individuals whose extraordinary contributions, achievements and innovations have made a positive […]

Extraordinary York alumnae among Top 25 Women of Influence   

Three women with affiliations to York have been recognized in the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence list for their impact and contributions to driving meaningful progress and to the advancement of women in their respective fields.    The annual awards program features self-identified women and gender-diverse role models representing various sectors, career stages and […]

York University Magazine sets new record at COPA awards

The York University Magazine has won eight awards – a record number for the publication – as part of the 15th annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs), the largest digital publishing award program in Canada. It’s only the latest success in its award-winning journey. “This is a great recognition for what we strive to achieve […]

The Master of Financial Accountability (MFAc) program has been awarded Alumni Network of the Year for 2023

The Master of Financial Accountability (MFAc) program has been recognized by the York University Alumni Board (YUAB) as Alumni Network of the Year. This award represents the network's commitment to York during the past year due to its engagement, impact and alignment to the York University Academic Plan 2020-25.  "This accolade is a promise of […]

York community members earn national, provincial honours

Seven members of the York University community are among the recently-announced Order of Canada and Order of Ontario recipients. The announcements were made on Dec. 28 and Jan. 1, respectively, by the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada and the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of […]

York U celebrates Canadian changemaker Jean Augustine, full funding of endowed Chair in her name

A dedicated educator, a tireless social activist and a passionate politician; few members of the York University community have had as extraordinary and lasting impact on society as the Honourable Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black woman to be elected to the House of Commons and the first to be appointed to federal cabinet. In November, […]

Announcing the 2023 York U Alumni Award Recipients

Each year, the York U Alumni Awards celebrate four outstanding alumni who exemplify the values of York University, have made remarkable contributions to their fields, and have changed the world for the better. The tradition of recognizing their contributions will continue at the York U Alumni Awards Show in Toronto, April 3, 2024.  The remarkable […]

York University alumnae recognized in Myseum of Toronto’s latest project

Thirteen York University alumnae were recognized at Nuit Blanche in the Myseum of Toronto’s latest project, The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto. The multi-year project celebrates the contributions of women to the city of Toronto in art, culture, politics, sports, technology, business and more.  The work premiered as a participatory performance where the […]

Desjardins Group funding helps expand entrepreneurial programs at York

La version française suit la version anglaise.  A new gift from Desjardins to York University’s Innovation York will expand two critical accelerator programs that provide training and support in entrepreneurship and help promote innovation. The funding will continue both Desjardins and York’s commitment to fostering positive change for diverse local communities and uniquely global perspectives. […]