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Driving Positive Change in 2023-2024

To all students, staff and faculty members, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the start of the 2023-24 academic year at York. Whether returning or new to the University, I hope that everyone had an opportunity to take a break over the summer and feel invigorated for an incredible year ahead. The start […]

Priorities

York University's mission is to provide a broad demographic of students access to a high-quality, research- intensive university experience committed to the public good. We believe the success of that mission rests on four pillars: access, excellence, connectedness and impact. 4 Pillars Access At York, we don’t believe that eligible students should be left behind. […]

Contact

Office of the President 1050 Kaneff Tower4700 Keele StreetToronto, ON M3J1P3 president@yorku.ca 416 736 5200 Media Inquiries Please contact Barbara Joy, Chief Spokesperson & Director, Media Relations, for all media inquiries. barbjoy@yorku.ca 416 736 2100 EVENT INQUIRIES If you are requesting the President’s participation in a meeting or event, please visit this page for more details and […]

About the President

Image Gallery A selection of images available for download (all rights reserved). If a higher-resolution image is needed, please send a request to POComms@yorku.ca. Speeches & Articles Videos Welcome to the 2023–24 Academic Year at York University Distinguished Public Lecture on the theme: "The India-Canada Higher Education Partnership: In Pursuit of Excellence, Inclusion & Empowerment"

Ambassadors

Learn about the engaged student leaders who make up the current and past cohorts of the President's Ambassador Program. 2019-20 2018-19 Hanaa Ameer Hanaa's passion for social impact and helping others inspired her to pursue an undergraduate degree in Health Studies. She is a third-year student aspiring to work in the healthcare sector, focusing on […]