La version française suit la version anglaise. York University has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2023. This distinguished group of York University alumni, under the age of 30, has displayed exemplary leadership and volunteerism to address deep and complex social challenges both locally and globally. “The York University Top 30 Alumni Under […]
The York University Magazine was the big winner at the 14th annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA), handed out in February. The Magazine won seven awards, including the award for best overall publication, celebrating a three-year victory. “Our digital content and unique design have been recognized across Canada as a best in class,” says Deirdre Kelly, […]
10. York announced its 2022 Top 30 Alumni Under 30 list Representing every Faculty at the University, these alumni are applying the education, skills and experiences they received at York to meaningful careers and community service endeavours demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the public good. Our Top 30 Alumni Under 30 list features an inspiring […]
For 22 years, The York U Alumni Awards have celebrated alumni who exemplify the values of York University, have made remarkable contributions to their fields, and changed the world for the better. The tradition of recognizing their contributions will continue at an event on Nov. 16, 2022. Leaders honoured at this year’s awards include Gregory Sam […]
Innovator, entrepreneur, designer and creator, Leo Chan loves unleashing potential in people. It’s truly a joy for him to empower others with the transformational power of innovation. “People want to make a difference where they work, and innovation is the way to make incredible and lasting impact. The thing is, not everyone knows that they […]
A total of 10 York University alumni are among those elected to provincial office in the 2022 Ontario election that took place on June 2. Congratulations to these York alumni, who are creating positive change in their communities and across the globe through civic leadership. The newly elected alumni are: Deepak Anand (MBA ’07), Progressive […]
As Dean of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD), Sarah Bay-Cheng knows the importance of an empty stage. “An empty stage is beautiful because no choices have been made yet,” said Bay-Cheng. “That’s when everything is possible. Every idea is possible. Every dream is possible.” That’s what students see when they walk into […]
It was in the early 90s that Kathy Toth first became interested in learning how to do graffiti. “With murals I liked that they were public,” she says. “I was really concerned with being seen – like all these artists are. You ask them [why they do it] and they might say a whole bunch […]
York alumna Bri Darboh (BA ’15, MA ’18) has long been fascinated by the brain and human behaviour. As a trailblazer in the clinical neuropsychology field, she is aiming to revolutionize the healthcare industry – in more ways than one. “York University has long had a reputation for having one of the strongest psychology departments […]
York alumna Jonelle Sills (BFA/BEd ’16) credits York University with playing an integral role in her success. “I can confidently say that if I didn't have a York experience I would not be where I am today,” says Jonelle, a lyric soprano whose performances led her to be on CBC’s list of Canada’s 30 hot […]