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 […]
From celebrating our exceptional alumni community to strengthening alumni and donor engagement through programs and events, here are our top stories and highlights from 2025. Transformational gift from the Mirkopoulos family In March, York University celebrated a transformational gift from the Mirkopoulos family that will strengthen film education at York University and support the next […]
As the year winds down, December offers a natural pause point and a chance to reflect on your career wins, reassess your strengths and set intentional goals for the year ahead. Before the rush of January begins, take a moment to look back at what went well in 2025 and what you want to build […]
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, […]
Before the holiday season kicks in, November is a great time to grow your connections with purpose. Networking isn’t about collecting contacts; it’s about building genuine relationships that can help you learn, collaborate and open new doors. Start by setting up a few informational interviews with professionals in roles or industries that interest you. Come […]
Fall often feels like a fresh start, a time to regain momentum and focus. In your career, momentum is built on clarity and confidence. When you can clearly articulate your career story: who you are, what you bring and where you’re headed, you show up stronger in both interviews and networking conversations Your personal brand […]
Julia is a global leader, strategist and consultant with 15+ years' experience, effective in how companies, academia and NGOs, mobilize inclusion, engagement analytics and social impact towards organizational vision, and business priorities. She is an internationally published author on diversity with extensive experience in DEI, ARAO, Learning & Development, Culture, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Policy, […]
Rana Nasrazadani is an award-winning advocate, educator, public speaker, and policy analyst. Her work focuses on the intersections of accessibility, human rights, and education in Canada. Informed by her lived experience navigating interlocking systems of oppression, Rana uses her passion for accessibility and equity to drive her comprehensive strength-based approach to disability rights advocacy. Through […]
Ross is a proud York alumnus, currently the Director, Student Success & Services at St. Lawrence College. Ross has dedicated his professional life to supporting student engagement and success, in his previous role as the Executive Director of Student Community & Leadership Development at York he led one of Canada’s largest central student affairs units […]
Don Levy is the Managing Director of Confido Wealth Management & Confido Private Client Group. He has been in the Financial Service Industry for over 32 years and has operated in partnership with Manulife Wealth for the past 28 years. Prior to this he worked for a company that did corporate finance. Don graduated from […]