Grads team up to honour prof's life with a documentary film

Titled Breath is Alive, the film's intent is to capture the essence of Professor Emeritus David Smukler's work as he teaches young and established artists to hone their vocal potential.

Study finds songbirds migrate on strict schedule

A new study by York University researchers finds that migratory song birds depart on time, with some birds starting their migration on precisely the same date each year.

London calling Priscila Uppal, poet of the Olympics

The York English professor has immortalized skaters and skiers at the Vancouver Winter Games and now she's doing the same for Canada's athletes at the Summer Games

Tanner Zurkoski spent a month in a car and it was terrible

The York film student spent 29 days in the vehicular prison and experienced first-hand Toronto's traffic troubles, reported the Toronto Star July 25.

York grad Paul Jones selected as play-by-play man for London Games

Jones will help cover the basketball portion of the upcoming Olympic Summer Games in London, England.

New book explores motherhood in academia

A new book edited by York women's studies Professor Andrea O'Reilly looks at the challenges of combining academia and motherhood.

Student wins gold at World Deaf Athletics Championships

Lions' track and field athlete David McKay's gold-medal performance set a new championship record for the men's pole vault.

Steeles Avenue West at Northwest Gate reduced to one lane

Steeles Avenue West will be reduced to one lane at the Northwest Gate (west of Keele Street) as crews work on the Toronto York Spadina Subway extension.

York University announces the recipient of the Scotiabank Turks and Caicos Scholarship

Future York student Saskia Telfort is the recipient of the inaugural Turks and Caicos Scholarship for her academic achievements and volunteer work with local charities.

York students win Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Vanier scholars are selected for their exceptional leadership skills and for realizing the highest standards of scholarly achievement in graduate studies.