Brandon Lamorena, who completed an honours bachelor of arts in history along with a general certificate in law and society, has been awarded the Governor General’s Silver Medal. The medal recognizes the outstanding scholastic achievements and academic merit of undergraduate students in Canada. The medal is the highest honour that can be earned by exemplary […]
Ali Asgary, a professor and expert in Disaster & Emergency Management shares his expertise with the Canadian Press regarding Canada’s lack of national disaster agency, even years after the idea was pitched. The article looks at how Canada has yet to establish a national disaster agency despite suffering its worst-ever wildfire season in 2023. Asgary […]
School of Administrative Studies professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah has published an article entitled “The Q-NPT: Redefining Nuclear Energy Governance for Sustainability.” In the article, he writes about how effective nuclear energy governance is essential for peace and security, and how it is important to the future of sustainable energy. Qudrat-Ullah proposes a framework for effective nuclear […]
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 mentorship, scholarship and residency opportunities, aims to address gender inequality in the literary world by […]
Learning is a lifelong journey. — Nilufer Walimohamed Nilufer Walimohamed Lawyer and community advocateBA ’17, Department of Social ScienceJD ’21, Osgoode Hall Law School LA&PS alumna, Nilufer Walimohamed was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact around the world. In recognition of her […]
Make sure to get engaged in your student academic associations. — Samir Janmohamed Samir Janmohamed Public policy leader and community volunteerBA ’18, Department of Economics, Department of Social Science LA&PS alumnus, Samir Janmohamed was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact […]
Be curious and bold. Don’t just study politics—live it, question it and challenge it. — Tinotenda Mutsvangwa Tinotenda Mutsvangwa Financial literacy and community development advocateBA ’20 , Department of PoliticsMMgt ’21, Schulich School of Business LA&PS alumnus, Tinotenda Mutsvangwa was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders […]
Get involved … make your time at York count. — Patricia Dada Patricia Dada Women's health advocateBA ’18, Department of Sociology LA&PS alumna, Patricia Dada was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact around the world. In recognition of her achievement, […]
Ask questions and be curious. — Nathan Yiu Nathan Yiu Disaster management expert and community leaderBA ’19, Department of Social ScienceMDEM ’21, School of Administrative Studies LA&PS alumnus, Nathan Yiu was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished group of young leaders making a meaningful impact around the world. In recognition […]
Take courses that push you to think differently, even if they feel outside your comfort zone. — Blessing Owusu Blessing Owusu Educator and children's book authorBA ’17 , Department of Social ScienceBEd ’19, Faculty of EducationMEd ’24, Faculty of Education LA&PS alumna, Blessing Owusu was named one of York University’s 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, recognized among a distinguished […]