Bhabna Banerjee translates policy, economic, and scientific arguments from prominent researchers and experts into visual stories at The New York Times. She began her career as a visual artist and filmmaker, later specializing in data storytelling for outlets including Forbes, Inside Climate News, and the World Economic Forum. Her reporting focuses on making complex data and scientific […]
Wasi Syed Babar is a transformative leader in public service and nonprofit innovation, recognized for driving large scale modernization and building resilient teams. At the City of Toronto, he leads enterprise transformation initiatives focused on enhancing the performance and resilience of mission critical public service systems. Previously, Wasi led Doctors Without Borders Canada’s Project Management […]
From glaciers and permafrost to Arctic sea ice, Dr. Chimira Andres focuses on understanding ice-rich landscapes across Earth and Mars. She has contributed to international space missions, serving as a colour and stereo surface imaging system (CaSSIS) target lead on the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter Mission with the European Space Agency (ESA), and as a scientist on […]
Oluwatimileyin Aina is a biomedical science graduate, published researcher, educator, and entrepreneur. In 2025, Oluwatimileyin was invited by the Ontario Government to deliver youth remarks at the announcement of the Black Youth Action Plan. Speaking alongside provincial ministers, he shared how community-driven initiatives empower young people to lead change. Oluwatimileyin is the founder of Booth and […]
Muhammad Abdulhafiz is an educator, entrepreneur, and changemaker. Recognizing that mathematics is often the most challenging and frequently failed subject for students, he was inspired to rethink how it could be taught. This led him to developing Tutorizer, a tutoring program that supports math students through offering gamified practice and personalized learning paths, while helping them develop confidence […]
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 […]
Charmaine started her career at York immediately in the Central Admissions office. Her first office was a closet in the basement of Steacie Science Library! In 1973 she was hired at the Faculty of Administrative Studies as the Admissions Officer. Over the next 40+ years she had several roles in Student Affairs and Student Services. […]
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, […]