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A return to Osgoode after 43 years  

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, […]

Education as a transformative force  

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 […]

The opportunity you didn't know you had: Gift in wills 

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 […]

Honouring a beloved professor and supporting future thinkers 

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 […]

Sharing Indigenous stories through the art of music 

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 […]

Alumni Career Coaching Acknowledgement 

Please review the information below before booking your appointment. By booking a session, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the following terms:  Eligibility   York University alumni who have graduated more than two (2) years ago are eligible for up to two (2) hours of complimentary one-to-one virtual career coaching. Additional services may be […]

Ragini Saini

Ragini Saini is entering her final year in the Specialized Honours BSc program in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at York University. Demonstrating a strong commitment to student support and community engagement, she has assumed several leadership roles across campus, including Academic Peer Support Mentor with Student Accessibility Services, Peer Mentor with the Kinesiology and Health […]

York University Alumni Board recognizes four students for academic excellence and leadership 

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 […]

Claire Del Zotto (BSc ’24)

Claire Del Zotto is a second-year medical student at the University of Toronto mentoring younger students in STEM. She serves as a committee chair for the Ontario Medical Students Association, where she is organizing a three-day conference bringing over 100 medical student leaders from across Ontario to discuss healthcare innovation. She represents her faculty as […]

Winnie Yu (BSc ‘19, MSc ‘20)

Winnie Yu is a medical student at the University of Toronto who is dedicated to health advocacy, learner affairs and community service. In a national leadership capacity with the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS), she coordinates key projects and promotional initiatives ensuring events are promoted while contributing to improving CFMS’ engagement and social media presence. Winnie […]