York University alumni are among this year’s winners of the Women Executive Network's (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, celebrating leadership and impact across diverse fields. Zeina Ismail (MES '13), an alum of the Graduate Program in Environmental Studies, is an associate vice-president of everyday banking at TD Bank, where she leads acquisition […]
Two York University alumni are among Canada’s 2025 Clean50 leaders for their innovative and lasting contributions to environmental impact and climate action. Each year, the Clean50 Awards celebrate 50 individuals from across Canada whose work over the previous two years has created measurable progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. This year, two York University […]
For Marwah Azizi, pursuing a Master of Disaster and Emergency Management (MDEM) at York University is more than an academic goal—it’s a personal mission to create positive change and build a more equitable future. With an undergraduate degree in Public Health, Azizi developed a strong awareness of the systemic inequities that affect how marginalized and […]
Two recent graduates from York's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) have received top honours from the Canadian Studies Network–Réseau d’études canadiennes (CSN-RÉC) for innovative work that explores identity, place and experience in Canada. A bilingual scholarly association, CSN–RÉC connects and supports academics, students and institutions engaged in Canadian studies through research, teaching […]
Vedanth Govi, a doctoral candidate at York University, has been recognized by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) for research and advocacy advancing international student rights and community. Govi has received the Elizabeth Paterson Award, presented annually by the CBIE to an international student who has made significant contributions to the internationalization of their […]
York graduate students are turning their studies into real-world change. At York University, graduate studies are more than academic achievement — they’re a launchpad for bold ideas, new careers, and lasting impact. Just ask Jenny Ellison, who turned her passion for Canadian history into a dream job at the Canadian Museum of History. Ellison’s goal […]
A new research project led by Janine Marchessault, professor in York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, is uncovering the little-known early history of IMAX – from its invention at Expo 67 to its transformation into a global cinematic phenomenon. Marchessault’s inspiration for the project began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she […]
The founders of AppArmor, Chris Sinkinson and David Sinkinson, truly electrified our Graduate Biotechnology Classroom at York University Markham Campus with their genuine energy, remarkable success story, and generosity in sharing their insights. One of my many favorite takeaways: “Success is when preparation meets opportunity.” A perfect reminder for all of us in biotechnology; students, […]
Transformational donation from The Hennick Family Foundation in support of York’s top-ranked law and business degree jointly delivered by Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business. In recognition of a transformational $6 million gift from The Hennick Family Foundation, York University is renaming one of its top-ranked programs and designations, the Hennick […]
Jing Li’s PhD supervisor probably didn’t expect to lose his student to Japan for several months. But when you’re the first York University student ever accepted into the National Institute for Informatics (NII) visiting researcher program, certain accommodations get made. Li is in Tokyo, working on algorithms that predict future events by analyzing patterns in […]