AS TOLD TO ELAINE COBURN... Growing up, I lived in Milwaukee, where I was part of the Native community. My late mother, Mary Siisip Geniusz, was a medicine woman and she told me, very early, “You are my apprentice.” It wasn’t a question of choice, it was just something that I did as part of […]
AS TOLD TO ELAINE COBURN... What does it mean to be a scholar-activist? One answer is that I have had no choice. “I have had to fight every day, and struggle every day,” Dr. Crichlow observes, “to be recognized as human in a world where human rights and the legality of freedom do not exist”, […]
As York University Markham Campus' Master of Biotechnology Management students approach the completion of their courses in April and prepare for their internships this summer, they had the incredible opportunity last Friday to hear directly from six fantastic industry experts at YSpace, York University in Markham. The panel discussion, "Emerging Trends in Biotechnology Commercialization and […]
AS TOLD TO ELAINE COBURN... Although I grew up in Britain, I did my first degree in the United States, at the University of Delaware. I studied philosophy and chemistry (as a major-minor). After my undergraduate degree, I did not imagine further higher education. I worked for an insurance company and later, in a bookstore. At that time, there were independent bookstores and I thought, “I’ve found my vocation!”. But I […]
The Faculty of Science at York University is home to exceptional students, educators and researchers who drive innovation in teaching and discovery.
York University’s Student Senator Caucus (SSC) is seeking nominations for a full-time graduate or professional student to join the Board of Governors, offering a unique opportunity to help shape university policy and decision-making.
In the quiet paddocks of her 22.5-acre farm, Lyndsey McKeown offers a therapeutic experience that is deeply personal and grounded in nature.
York University Professor David Hood's pioneering research on muscle physiology and metabolism has earned him the Canadian Physiological Society's (CPS) highest honour, the Sarrazin Award.
The accomplishments of York University alumni that reflect the University’s mission to educate and empower future changemakers will be recognized this fall during the 2025 Alumni Awards.
The York community is celebrating the life of Ravichandiranesan (Ravi) Ponnudurai, a dedicated student, passionate environmental advocate, and a friend to many. At 57 years old, Ponnuduai’s unexpected passing while visiting Sri Lanka leaves a deep void, but his story is one of resilience, transformation, and profound impact. Born in Thirunelvely Village, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, […]