Three members of the York University community are among 30 individuals appointed to the Order of Ontario on Feb. 17 by Edith Dumont, lieutenant-governor of Ontario. Appointments recognize innovators and leaders from diverse fields whose work has played a role in building a stronger province, country and world. This year’s appointees join 15 York community […]
York University alumnus Justin Gray (MA ’14) of School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design,has won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album for his project IMMERSED. The album was recognized for its innovative use of immersive sound and its collaborative scope, bringing together 38 artists from around the world, including several York faculty […]
Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada (SMSK) – a prominent charity […]
The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students who go above and beyond in contributing to the growth, development and vitality of York University. Established in 2012, the award is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as York’s vice-president of students for nine years. Through his strong leadership, dedication and integrity, Tiffin transformed […]
A four-person team from York University joined hundreds of competitors in a prestigious AI challenge with one goal: to be recognized among those leading advancements for medical decision-making. PhD students Israt Jahan and Md Tahmid Rahman Laskar, along with professors Jimmy Huang and Chun Peng, have been tackling a critical dilemma in health care by […]
Each year, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) selects Canada’s Top Ten, a list celebrating the best in recent Canadian cinema, from feature-length films to shorts. Members of York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design frequently appear on the annual list, reflecting the creative impact of York graduates and their status among […]
York University Professor Jane Heffernan’s leadership in developing the next generation of researchers has earned her University-wide recognition in postdoctoral supervision. Heffernan, a professor in the Faculty of Science, was named the 2025 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year by the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). The award recognizes supervisors whose excellence in mentorship shapes scholars’ […]
Over the last 15 years, York University’s Elia Scholars program has served as a critical engine for doctoral research that addresses society’s complex challenges. Recipients of the Elia scholarship drive innovation for a resilient future shaped by curiosity, creativity and community. One of the University’s most prestigious awards, the program provides multi-year funding to support […]
The Graduate Program in Psychology proudly recognizes 29 students for exceptional academic achievement, research excellence, and contributions to the field. Their work spans cognitive neuroscience, clinical interventions, social change, equity, and mental health advocacy. Canadian Psychological Association Certificate of Academic ExcellenceMaster’s Level Group photo of award recipients from the Graduate Program in Psychology PhD Level […]
Prilly Bicknell-Hersco, a York University PhD student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is one of this year’s Rising Graduate Scholars selected by The EDU Ledger, a leading higher education magazine, for making a meaningful impact in academia and beyond. The Rising Graduate Scholars recognition, presented annually by The EDU Ledger, honours a select group […]