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Passionate York alum builds inclusive and accessible communities

Passionate York alum builds inclusive and accessible communities

For Greatlove Bariboloka (BSc ’25), attending York's Rainbow Grad in 2025 was equally about celebrating an academic milestone as it was for finding community. This was the moment that shaped their commitment to fostering inclusive spaces and...

York alumnus continues the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion amidst changing tide

York alumnus continues the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion amidst changing tide

Promoting inclusion for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is a cause that Trevor Fairlie (JD ’19) has devoted a lot of time and energy into. However, with recent changes...

Top 30 Alumni Under 30 Spotlight: Erik Robeznieks (BSc ’19)

Top 30 Alumni Under 30 Spotlight: Erik Robeznieks (BSc ’19)

As the associate director of Adaptive Sports and Fitness at the University of Michigan, Erik Robeznieks (BSc ’19) champions sport equity and provides those with...

Glendon alumna dedicates career to equitable health care

Glendon alumna dedicates career to equitable health care

When it was time for Carol Cowan-Levine CM (BA ’67) to choose where to study, enrolling at Glendon College felt natural. Drawn...

Theatre alumna earns recognition for Black-led storytelling

Theatre alumna earns recognition for Black-led storytelling

Growing up, Asha James (BFA ’18) always had a deep interest in the arts, but it wasn’t until she joined musicals in high school that she would discover that the stage was where...

Alumna opens doors for Black girls and young women 

Alumna opens doors for Black girls and young women 

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...

Award-Winning Stories about Alumni Impact