The York University Brief is the Office of the President’s monthly newsletter. It provides us with the opportunity to share stories about some of York’s best and brightest with our valued partners, so that you are able to celebrate our successes with us. If you don’t already receive The York University Brief, you can sign up for it here.
At York, we are curious and progressive by nature. These qualities fuel knowledge and discovery within our community and enable success and groundbreaking research in a wide range of subject areas.
We take pride in our innovative community, and look forward to sharing more about it with you.
Sincerely,
Ijade Maxwell Rodrigues
Chief of Government and Community Relations & Protocol
Current Issue: June 2026
Top Stories
YorkU signs MOU with King Township
York University Interim President Lisa Philipps and King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on shared priorities. The MOU builds on the strength of the existing partnership between the Township and York by expanding and advancing shared initiatives and projects, research and innovation, as well as fostering experiential learning and workforce professional development. Read more.
YorkU's School of Medicine crosses milestone on path to accreditation
York University’s School of Medicine has achieved Candidate status from the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), marking a critical step toward accreditation and advancing the University’s mission to establish a community-centred medical school dedicated to training Ontario’s next generation of primary care physicians. Read more.
Capstone projects drive innovation, real-world impact
York University students are delivering research-driven solutions to complex social, environmental and technological challenges, with hundreds of capstone projects translating academic inquiry into tangible outcomes for industry and communities. Read more.