Fatimah Mufti, a student in the Law & Society program, was featured in a recent YFile article about how students can gain inspiration through novel co-op experiences. Despite Mufti’s strong interest in pursuing a career in law, she chose co-op placements outside the legal field to broaden her perspective and challenge herself professionally. Mufti completed […]
On Friday, Feb. 13, the Department of History partnered with the Archives of Ontario to host an inspirational workshop for 35 Toronto District School Board teachers. The event brought educators to campus to learn about and reflect on the new Black Canadian history curriculum expectations being introduced into Ontario’s elementary and high school history programs. The workshop was led by Professor Natasha Henry-Dixon, who has played an instrumental role in supporting the teaching of Black Canadian history in the public school system […]
The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is proud to celebrate Cynthia Appiah one of our exceptional alumnae from our History department. Cynthia Appiah competed for Team Canada in bobsleigh at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Representing the world stage is an extraordinary achievement, and we are thrilled to recognize her hard work, athletic excellence and dedication. Her success reflects the determination and drive that define […]
Mark Schwartz, an associate professor of business ethics at York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), has edited a collection of writing by his York mentor and friend, Professor Emeritus Wesley Cragg. The book, Wesley Cragg: A Canadian Business Ethics Pioneer, features articles and book chapters from Cragg’s prolific and influential career. Together, they […]
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of the November 2025 SSHRC Connection Grants. Ten York University research projects received funding. Congratulations to the researchers from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) whose innovative projects were selected. These projects span a wide range of disciplines […]
Whether it’s through art or food, or something else entirely, immigrant communities have changed the fabric of this country’s culture, becoming part of the story Canadians tell about themselves. But too often the intertwining of these stories goes unnoticed.
Isabella DiGravino, a student in the Department of Visual Art and Art History in the School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design at York University, has created a photo exhibition inspired by her experiences during a study abroad course in Athens. This past summer, she completed Greece: A Modern History, a course offered through the Department […]
Retired York University staff member John Mahaffy died on Jan. 22.
Ontario will provide $1,942,046 to York University for initiatives that strengthen research infrastructure, including upgrades to equipment and facilities.
