Welcome to the 2026–27 academic year! I have been a part of this community as a student, a faculty member and an administrator, and September at York has always felt special to me.
There is a lot to look forward to this fall. We are climbing in the global rankings, growing co-op and experiential learning, breaking new ground in research, advancing sustainability and equity, backing innovators on and beyond our campuses, and building a first-of-its-kind medical school. We will also be launching our University Academic Plan for 2026-30, a living framework for where we go next and for a future that each of you has a role in shaping.
Whatever brings you here, I hope you will take every chance to collaborate, to enrich your learning, teaching and research, and to connect with the people around you.
Here is to an inspiring year. I look forward to seeing you all on our campuses!
Lisa Philipps
President & Vice-Chancellor
Lisa Philipps is the Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of York University.
Philipps has been a member of the York community for nearly three decades and served in a number of senior academic and administrative roles including over seven years as Provost and Vice-President Academic.
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