{"id":22926,"date":"2025-10-03T09:44:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/?p=22926"},"modified":"2026-03-08T16:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T20:59:09","slug":"hennick-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/2025\/10\/03\/hennick-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"York University celebrates transformational gift from The Hennick Family Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The donation enhances and expands student services and supports for York\u2019s top-ranked JD\/MBA jointly delivered by Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of a transformational $6 million gift from The Hennick Family Foundation, York University has named the unique program of supports and services in their honour. The Hennick JD\/MBA provides enhanced scholarship and world-class learning experiences, further elevating the joint program\u2019s reputation and student outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn behalf of York University, I extend heartfelt thanks to Jay and Barbara Hennick for their visionary philanthropy and their enduring commitment to the Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School over more than two decades,\u201d says President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton. \u201cNaming this exceptional program after the Hennicks reflects their commitment, as well as that of the University, to ensure that future leaders in business and law are equipped with the knowledge, skills and values they need to drive meaningful and positive change in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jay and Barbara Hennick are prominent Canadian business leaders and philanthropists whose impact spans the fields of health care, education, and the arts. Together, they are the founders of The Hennick Family Foundation, established in 2008 to support charitable initiatives that reflect their family\u2019s values and passions. The Foundation plays a vital role in advancing access and excellence in areas such as medical research, higher education, and cultural enrichment across Canada and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recognition and support of the Hennicks\u2019 generous donation, the University has also committed to matching a part of the funds with a further combined $2 million commitment from Osgoode, Schulich, and the University, bringing the total investment in the program to $8 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are delighted to have our name associated with such an iconic program as it approaches its 50th anniversary. By encouraging and supporting exceptional students to pursue a joint degree in business and law, we hope to broaden their perspectives and expand their career opportunities. This program will empower them to contribute meaningfully and prepare them to take on leadership roles in any field they choose,\u201d say Barbara and Jay Hennick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hennick JD\/MBA program combines the three-year Osgoode Hall Law School Juris Doctor (JD) law degree with the two-year Schulich School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) to create a four-year combined program. Graduates will receive a Hennick JD\/MBA certificate in recognition of their dual degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The joint program features a unique combination of courses to prepare students for the demands of leading-edge careers in business, law, public policy and a variety of fields in which the two disciplines intersect. More than 550 Osgoode\/Schulich JD\/MBA alumni hold positions of influence around the world \u2013 a testament to the exceptional training they have received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are truly honoured by Jay and Barbara Hennick\u2019s support, which will ensure that our internationally recognized JD\/MBA program continues to thrive, allowing our students to pursue a wide range of career opportunities,\u201d says Trevor Farrow, Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School. \u201cThis gift will strengthen recruitment and student support, expand programming and career mentorship, and foster further connections with our amazing alumni network across Canada and around the world. Building on current strengths, the Hennick JD\/MBA program will provide students with the knowledge and perspective needed to lead in law, business, and society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis investment propels the JD\/MBA program forward, giving us the resources to expand, innovate, and attract top students whether in law or business,\u201d adds Detlev Zwick, Dean of the Schulich School of Business. \u201cIt strengthens an already exceptional program and positions our graduates to make an even greater impact in the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the program, visit the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Osgoode Hall Law School<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A world-recognized centre of excellence in legal education,<\/em> Osgoode Hall Law School<\/em><\/a> of York University has a proud history of shaping Canada\u2019s leading lawyers, scholars and thought leaders. Committed to excellence and innovation in legal education and research, Osgoode offers a rigorous and accessible Juris Doctor (JD) program, graduate research degrees (LLM and PhD), and a wide range of professional LLMs and certificates at Osgoode\u2019s York University and downtown Toronto campuses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Schulich School of Business<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognized as Canada\u2019s Global Business School\u2122, the Schulich School of Business offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs that prepare students for success in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. With campuses at York University and in downtown Toronto, and partnerships with leading schools worldwide, Schulich provides a global, innovative, and diverse learning experience. The School pioneered North America\u2019s first cross-border Executive MBA and offers one of the largest portfolios of one-year specialized master\u2019s programs. Today, Schulich\u2019s network includes more than 37,000 alumni working in over 90 countries, and the School is consistently ranked among Canada\u2019s and the world\u2019s top business schools.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n