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Osgoode graduate earns distinguished award for work to advance equity and social justice 

Osgoode alumna Soliyana Yared (JD ‘24) has won a prestigious award for being the faculty’s graduating student most likely to positively influence equity and social justice in Canada. The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) awards the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize to graduating students across 23 law schools in the country.  “I think that being […]

York alumnus reflects on Black identity in best-selling book

York alumnus Matthew R. Morris (BEd ’11) is an educator, anti-racism advocate, writer and public speaker based in Toronto. In his recent national best-selling book, Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging, Morris tackles the issues of identity that young Black students experience as they navigate their way through the education system. […]

Lenni Eubanks Memorial Award honours humanitarian alumna 

An accomplished communications executive, philanthropist and York alumna, Lenni Mae Eubanks—then Lenni Mae Lomibao—graduated from York University in 1994 with a BA in political science, and one year later she earned a second bachelor’s degree from York in education. After her passing in 2023, her husband Michael Eubanks — York University alumnus and Chief Information […]

Alumni Spotlight: Sadie Hamilton (BA ’19)

Sadie Hamilton (BA ’19) is a social justice advocate with a passion for disability justice, traditional food sovereignty and criminal justice reform.   As a student, Sadie worked at Native Men’s Residence where they supported Indigenous men who were unhoused in Toronto. They continued to work at the shelter for three years which stimulated their understanding […]

Alumni Spotlight: Aedan Fida (BBA ’20)

Aedan Fida (BBA ’20) is an innovator, entrepreneur and co-founder/CEO of Blade Air, a North American leader in sustainable indoor air quality solutions. He credits his time at York as instrumental in driving his success. “From a young age, I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur and spend my life building businesses,” says Aedan. […]

Extraordinary York alumnae among Top 25 Women of Influence   

Three women with affiliations to York have been recognized in the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence list for their impact and contributions to driving meaningful progress and to the advancement of women in their respective fields.    The annual awards program features self-identified women and gender-diverse role models representing various sectors, career stages and […]

Fellowship helps York alumna shape the future of sports leadership

From an early age, York alumna, Stephanie Morales Arevalo (IBBA ’23), developed a strong passion for soccer. Growing up in Vaughan, Ontario, she played soccer locally and fell in love with the sport. It was this love for soccer that helped carve her path to becoming the recipient of the 2024 TFC x BMO Women […]

York alumnus helps de-stigmatize men’s mental health in podcast series

York alumnus Samir Mourani (BA ’14) has embarked on a quest to help men worldwide become more open to discussing a subject that many have difficulty talking about: their mental health. After graduating from York University, Samir landed a successful government position, got married, enjoyed free time during the weekends and traveled the world. However, […]

Alumni and Career Lounge

We welcome students, alumni and friends to enjoy a new space located at York Lanes, across the York U Bookstore.   This is a shared venue between York’s Alumni Engagement Team, York’s Career Centre, and YSpace designed to serve the needs of the York U community, by getting up close and in person.  We encourage you […]