Advancing YU: connection, community and career pathways for Black and women students

Michele Johnson, associate dean, students, in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), says that Advancing YU, a unique mentorship program, creates amazing opportunities for third- and fourth-year Black and women students in LA&PS. “This program gives these students the opportunity to access mentorship and support, along with connection and networking,” Johnson says. “We have […]

Advancing YU mentors empower Black students for career success

We all know that trying to figure out "what to do with your life” after graduation can be a daunting task. However, for Black students navigating systemic barriers that persist in today’s working world can make getting on the path to career success that much more difficult.  We turned to four Advancing Black Students mentors […]

LA&PS alumna donates $25,000 toward advancing women in higher education

York University bachelor of commerce alumna Lucy Iacovelli is supporting female students at the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) with a $25,000 donation to the Advancing YU program’s mentoring stream, Advancing Women Students program. This donation will provide 25 Advancing YU participants with $1,000 in financial support to help lift economic barriers […]

New mentorship programs focus on Black, women students

Advancing YU, a mentorship pilot program being launched by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) this month, focuses on women students and Black students, groups that have been historically held back in their pursuit of successful careers, said LA&PS Dean J.J. McMurtry. “A number of our alumni have succeeded despite the obstacles they […]