Department of History

LA&PS alumna awarded the Royal Society of Canada J.B. Tyrrell Historical medal 

Two York University alumni are among the 2026 recipients of awards from the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), recognized for their meaningful contributions to equity, social justice and women’s and gender studies.   One of the recipients, Adele Perry, earned both her MA (‘92) and PhD (‘98) in history from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. A leading historian, Perry has helped transform understandings of […]

Four York U scholars among new, renewed Canada Research Chairs

LA&PS celebrates two profs renewed as Canada Research Chairs  The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies is proud to celebrate two researchers who are set to receive federal support through their renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC) appointments. This investment will enable essential research on history, human behaviour, digital technologies and critical infrastructure, advancing efforts to improve well-being, equity and […]

Student leadership shines as York U presents Tiffin Awards

LA&PS students honoured at the 2026 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Awards  On Wednesday, May 6, York University students were celebrated as recipients of the 2026 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award. The award honours Robert J. Tiffin, who served as York University’s vice-president, students, for nine years. It recognizes individuals nominated by members of […]

York U celebrates transformative research excellence, impact

LA&PS professors honoured at this year’s President’s Research Awards  On Wednesday, May 6, 15 members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) were recognized for their research excellence and transformative impact across multiple categories at York University’s President’s Research Awards. The annual awards program celebrates the creativity and outstanding research contributions of […]

History student Mia Soccio receives recognition for work placement at Hockey Hall of Fame

History student Mia Soccio has turned her passion for both hockey and historical storytelling into award-recognized work. During her placement at the Hockey Hall of Fame, she helped design interactive digital experiences – from app-based games to themed museum tours – that bring key moments in the sport’s past to life. Her contributions played a […]

LA&PS hosts workshop on new Black Canadian history curriculum with TDSB educators 

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 […]

LA&PS alumna competes for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games 

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 […]

Inspired by studying Greek history, student creates new photo exhibition

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 […]

History professor publishes new book on the Great Irish Famine’s impact on Canadian immigration

Willam Jenkins, professor in the Department of History, has edited a new book exploring the wave of Irish immigration to Canada during the Great Famine. The book, Canada and the Great Irish Famine, highlights the experiences of tens of thousands of resilient Irish refugees who resettled in Canada and their contributions to the country’s development. […]

LA&PS professors receive funding for a project on Korean diaspora

Ten York professors have received $700,000 in funding from the Academy of Korean Studies, an agency of the South Korean Ministry of Education, with eight recipients based in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). The funding will support Korea in the World: Connecting Korea and Korean Diasporic Legacies, a new project which […]