Awards & Recognitions

Four graduating students receive 2022 Alumni Awards

The York University Alumni Board recognized four distinguished York students with 2022 Alumni Awards and Scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership.

Associate Professor Roopa Desai Trilokekar receives 2022 CSSHE Research and Scholarship Award

Associate Professor Roopa Desai Trilokekar is the winner of this year’s Research and Scholarship Award presented by the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE).

York Students Receive Both Doctoral and Master’s-level Autism Scholars Award

Congratulations to two outstanding students for winning the 2022-2023 Autism Scholars Award. This year’s celebration is particularly special with both the PhD and MA recipients coming from York University. Doctoral student Nancy Marshall and Master’s degree student Braxton Hartman will receive $20,000 and $18,000 respectively to conduct research on autism.

2021-2022 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award Recipient: BEd Student Zahra Mawani

The Robert Tiffin Student Leadership Awards recognize students whose leadership has contributed to the growth, development, and vitality...

Charles Hopkins Receives Lithuanian State Award

York University UNESCO Chair Charles Hopkins was awarded the Lithuanian State Award on July 6 by the President of the Republic of Lithuania..

Membership Awarded to Talented Course Director Dr. Lorin Schwarz

Faculty of Education course director Dr. Lorin Schwarz is the recipient of an awarded membership presented by the International Psychohist...

Professor Susan Dion amongst faculty members to receive 2022 President’s University-Wide Teaching Awards

Five individuals who have considerably enhanced the quality of learning for York students are recipients of the 2022 President’s University-wide Teaching

Elder Duke Redbird draws on the wisdom of Mother Earth

During the Faculty of Education convocation ceremony for the Class of 2022 that took place on June 10, Indigenous Elder Duke Redbird delivered a moving and passionate address about Mother Earth, strawberries and universities, and the enduring spirit of a mentor.

Professor Sharon Murphy receives title of University Professor

York University will honour Faculty of Education Professor Sharon Murphy for her outstanding research contributions to the University with a 2022 University Professorship. It will be recognized and celebrated during Spring Convocation. A University Professor is a member of faculty recognized for extraordinary participation and contribution to university life, as well as scholarship and teaching success. […]

IN THE MEDIA: Reorienting education towards sustainable development

Charles Hopkins, York University’s UNESCO Chair, received the 2022 Clean50 Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in reorienting education systems towards sustainable development and fostering cross-sector collaboration.