Overview York University is committed to free speech and to ensuring a safe and respectful environment where community members are able to gather and express diverse ideas. On November 20, 2019, an event and protest took place on the York University Keele campus that resulted in verbal and physical confrontations. As a University that deeply […]
Administration President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton Vice-President Academic and Provost Lisa Philipps Vice-President Finance and Administration Carol McAulay Vice-President Research and Innovation Amir Asif Vice-President Advancement Susana Gajic-Bruyea Vice-President, Equity, People and Culture Laina Bay-Cheng University Secretary Pascal Robichaud General Counsel Christine Silversides Deans Dean, Faculty of Education Robert Savage Dean, Faculty of Environmental […]
York University is fully accountable to Ontarians and to students, staff and faculty. We are committed to good governance, fiscal responsibility and transparency. In the spirit of making our operations as transparent and accessible as possible, York University provides a significant amount of information on its operation through statutory reports and through its website. If […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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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"
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 […]