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LA&PS Professor Marcello Musto receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Sociological Association

Marcello Musto, a professor in the Department of Sociology, is the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Section on Marxist Sociology of the American Sociological Association, recognizing his extensive contributions to the study and global dissemination of Marxist thought.  According to the award committee, Musto has “published extensively in English and other languages, for both academic and non-academic audiences.” He has published his […]

Professor Enakshi Dua Receives Prestigious 2026 OCUFA Equity and Social Justice Award

Enakshi Dua, a professor in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Equity and Social Justice Award. This award celebrates her outstanding contributions to advancing the position of professors, academic librarians and other academic staff from historically marginalized communities. Reflecting on […]

Department of Economics recognizes excellence with undergraduate awards

The Department of Economics is pleased to recognize the recipients of its 2024-25 Undergraduate Awards. The awards were presented at the department's annual alumni night in November 2025.   Organized in partnership with the Economics Students' Association (ESA), alumni night brings together students, alumni and faculty to celebrate academic achievement and explore career opportunities in a variety of fields.  The department congratulates the following award recipients:  Chris Sloan Prize  Ethan Tucker  Edward […]

Social Science professors co-edit special issue of  Surveillance & Society

Professors Natasha Tusikov and Merouan Mekouar in the Department of Social Science have co-edited a special issue of Surveillance & Society, a peer-reviewed journal featuring interdisciplinary papers on surveillance, politics and policy. The journal is published by the Surveillance Studies Network Canada.   This special issue, titled Resisting Surveillance Through Data Visibility and Invisibility investigates workplace surveillance, including Ring doorbells, facial-recognition technologies, period-tracking apps, LGBTQ+ censorship on social media and activist interventions by Forensic Architecture.   Tusikov’s research focuses on the intersection of law, crime, technology and regulation.She is also a […]

Ray Gupta reminds York grads to put people at centre of leadership

Business leader Ray Gupta received an honorary doctor of laws from York University and shared the importance of building success through resilience and humility with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) graduating class.

Howard Sokolowski to York graduands: it’s never too late

Property developer and philanthropist Howard Sokolowski returned to York University June 15 to receive an honorary doctor of laws during the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) convocation ceremony.

French professor nominated for APFUCC prize in French 

Janusz Przychodzen, a professor in the Department of French Studies, was selected by the Canadian Association of University and College Teachers of French for the Association of Professors of French at Canadian Universities and Colleges (APFUCC) Prize.   The APFUCC Prizes are awarded annually, on a rotating basis. They recognize an article or book published in French and […]

Public policy professor co-edits new book on Korean pop culture 

Thomas Klassen, a professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration, has co-edited a new book that examines contemporary Korean popular culture over the past quarter century. The book, titled Contemporary Korean culture from the edge: transgression, innovation, and intimacy (Bloomsbury, 2026) was edited by Hong Kal, Thomas R. Klassen and Jooyeon Rhee.   This book seeks to provide new perspectives on contemporary Korea, exploring topics like fashion, […]

Economics professor discusses the high cost of live events in YFile article  

A recent YFile article discusses how ticket prices for live events continue to rise despite the government’s recent policies restricting ticket resale. While policymakers have tried to control ticket pricing by limiting resale, there are other factors that drive pricing inflation, with promotors, ticketing platforms, artists and even fans all shaping high price-points. The article discusses why ticket prices have become so high over time.  Matthew Brzozowski, an associate professor in the Department of Economics, says that higher […]

LA&PS alumni take centre stage at Canadian Screen Awards 

Three Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies  alumni were recognized across multiple categories at Canada’s largest celebration of the screen-based industry, highlighting the versatility of a LA&PS degree across a wide range of creative and professional fields.  The Canadian Screen Awards, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, took place this week, celebrating the year’s best work in film, television and digital media. A number of York alumni were recognized for their achievements, with several […]