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Celebrating all the ways in which the York University community created positive change in 2023.

Did you know that York University is a top international teaching and research university? Our diverse community, excellent learning and research opportunities, and commitment to collaboration allows us to work together to address complex global challenges and create positive change in the local and global communities. Read below some of the ways we are making things right for our communities, our planet, and our future. 

President Rhonda Lenton sands beside a South Asian man and they are both holding open portfolios with a signed letter on them

York Partners With OP Jindal to Further Enrich
the International Student Experience

A photo of the Markham Campus, an incomplete building sorrounded by roads and construction machinery; a clear construction site.

York’s Markham Campus Celebrates Significant Milestone
with the announcement of a Major Gift

A Black woman wears an AI pair of glasses with a type of controller in one hand.

York University Receives $318 Million, Largest Funding in its History, for Connected Minds Project

A photo of a building of the Glendon Campus on a bright day

York’s Glendon Campus Launches First-of-its-kind Observatory on Populism in Canada

An image of the School of continuing Studies Building at York University, a tolted building with glass on all sides

York’s School of Continuing Studies State-of-the-art Sustainable Building Opens its Doors

A aerial shot of the York University Keele campus featuring the Bergeron Building and lake with greenery

York University Bolsters its Position as a Leader in Creating a More Sustainable World

A young woman in track and field clothing runs down a lane while holding a pole preparing for a leap.

York Lions Track and Field team showcases excellence at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championships

3 diverse students stand in front of Vari Hall in the grass area.

York University celebrated its commitment to create positive change as the host of Congress 2023, the largest academic gathering in Canada

A grid image of 4 honorary doctorate degree recipients from the Convocation 2023 ceremonies

York University Awards Honorary Degrees to Outstanding Leaders Recognized as Exemplary Changemakers

A number of students walking away with a focus of 3 students wearing backpacks and fall weather clothing.

York University Rankings Show Positive Momentum Among World Stage

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