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Creative Writing graduate Canisia Lubrin receives 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her debut CODE NOIR
June 12, 2025
Canisia Lubrin, a graduate from York’s Creative Writing program, was awarded the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction on May 1 for her debut work of fiction CODE NOIR. The prize, which includes $150,000 USD in addition to support through ...
Hybrid Panel Discussion: The Changing Landscape for Global Aid
June 9, 2025
Join the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, the Centre for Refugee Studies, Cooperation Canada, and the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research on June 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. for a panel discussion on the Trump administration’s ...
Eight LA&PS alumni recognized as York’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30
June 6, 2025
The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) at York University proudly announces that eight of its distinguished alumni have been named among York’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30. This prestigious recognition highlights their remarkable achievements and contributions ...
Department of Economics alumni Hian Siang Chan and Paulina Lau pledge $1 million to York University
June 5, 2025
Hian Siang Chan, who graduated from the Department of Economics in 1980, met his partner, Paulina Lau, during their first year as international students at York. The couple have generously pledged a gift of $1 million to the Paulina Lau ...
Entrepreneur Wayne Isaacs to receive honorary degree from Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies during 2025 Spring Convocation
June 5, 2025
Six changemakers will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) during this year’s 2025 Spring Convocation. Wayne Isaacs, a Jamaican-born Canadian entrepreneur known for building businesses in developing economies across over 25 countries, will receive an honorary degree from the ...
Department of Communication & Media Studies professor Robert W. Gehl discusses AI and education in 404 Media
June 5, 2025
Department of Communication & Media Studies professor Robert W. Gehl has contributed to an article by independent online publication 404 Media. In the article, educators discuss how Generative AI (GenAI) platforms like ChatGPT are negatively impacting the education sector, and ...
Public History students design community exhibition at Markham Museum
June 4, 2025
From January to April 2025, Public History certificate students Chelsea Bidaisee and Jackson Li completed work placements at Markham Museum as part of their capstone course for the certificate (HIST 4840 Public History). The museum is dedicated to displaying, preserving ...
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