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Noah "40" Shebib receives honorary doctorate from York University

Noah "40" Shebib, accomplished Canadian music producer, speaks with Shaliza Bacchus after receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws from York University. With Drake and Oliver El-Khatib, he co-founded. Noah "40" Shebib, accomplished Canadian music producer, speaks with Shaliza Bacchus after receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws from York University. With Drake and Oliver El-Khatib, he […]

York U advances to top five spot on Maclean’s annual national comprehensive university ranking

The 2023 Maclean’s University Rankings are out and York is up. The University ranks in the top five comprehensive universities in Canada, moving up one spot from last year. Universities in the comprehensive category have a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Over the last ten […]

Grandma graduates from York U, following in granddaughter’s and younger sister’s footsteps

“An absolutely ecstatic feeling” says Hortense Anglin, 85, older sister of Osra Lindo who made headlines in 2018 for graduating at 79 TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2022 – Hortense Valerie Anglin, received thunderous and standing ovation from guests and fellow graduands as she gently walked across the stage to receive her first degree and be congratulated […]

York U fall convocation begins October 12, three honorary degrees to be conferred

TORONTO, October 12, 2022 ─ Three exceptional individuals will be recognized with honorary degrees while thousands of accomplished students graduate during York University's fall convocation ceremonies, beginning today. The ceremonies also mark the last for York’s current Chancellor, the Hon. Gregory Sorbara, who has served with distinction since 2014. Convocation ceremonies are set to take […]

The Chair of the Board of York University announces appointment of new Chancellor

Today, York University’s Board of Governors appointed Kathleen Taylor as York’s 14th Chancellor to a three-year term, effective January 1, 2023.  The appointment follows outgoing Chancellor, the Honourable Gregory Sorbara, who was first appointed in 2014 and is leaving the role after more than nine years of distinguished service to York. The Chancellor holds the […]