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Maclean’s 2024 rankings: York holds strong as one of Canada's top-five comprehensive universities, advancing to fourth place overall

It is no secret that York University is rapidly building momentum on the world stage and the latest rankings, released today by Maclean’s, show the University’s reputation continues to shine here in Canada with an impressive fourth place ranking – up one spot over last year. Guided by a University Academic Plan that strives to both inspire […]

Machine-learning immune-system analysis study may hold clues to personalized medicine

How people with compromised immune systems respond to vaccines is an important area of immunological research. A new study led by York University found that not only could machine-learning models accurately pinpoint differences in healthy controls and those living with HIV, but also found outliers in both groups that provide fascinating glimpses into the complex nature of the immune system and what personalized medicine could look like in the future, accounting for variables such as age, comorbidities and genetics.

York and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation sign MOU to work collaboratively

York University and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN), Mazina'iga-ziibing Misi-zaagiwininiwag, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to work collaboratively in the spirit of reciprocity. As part of that reciprocity, York will advance its ongoing work to address Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and work with MCFN to co-create spaces and learning outcomes. In addition, in support of the University’s goal to increase access to education, eligible MCFN community members enrolled in an unde

York reaffirms excellence in inclusion, maintaining Canada’s Best Diversity Employers designation for 2026

National recognition highlights the University's leadership in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across its campuses York University as one again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2026 by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. Now in its 19th year, the national designation celebrates employers across […]

How is sports marketing shaping up for Winter Games? York expert available for comment

As York University is also getting ready to cheer on alumna and former York Athletics track-and-field star Cynthia Appiah, who will start competing this Sunday at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games in the Women’s Monobob for Team Canada, York marketing expert Vijay Setlur is available to speak on marketing at the Olympics, including opportunities for athletes in niche sports and how brand and marketing plans are shaping up as we enter the second weekend of the Games.

York expert available to comment on ICE at the Olympics

York University Assistant Professor Amanda De Lisio in the Faculty of Health, School of Kinesiology & Health Science says recent fatal shootings by ICE and Border Patrol officers in the U.S., and their involvement in the  2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games through U.S. Homeland Security Investigations have understandably heightened public concern about the agency’s conduct.