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Noah "40" Shebib receives honorary doctorate from York University

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

Two international students graduating amid pandemic are available to share their unique stories

Two international students graduating amid pandemic are available to share their unique stories

Meet Syeda Fatima Abbas Rizvi, 19, and mature student Sabina Goranova – two women who started their post-secondary education in person before the COVID-19 pandemic emerged and had to complete their programs online, overcoming all challenges the pandemic posed.