Canadian jazz pianist Steve Koven comes home

A successful tour and the completion of his graduate studies taught York jazz alumnus Steve Koven more about himself than he expected.

Young adult bloggers with mental health issues feel isolated, alienated

A study by York researchers has found that young adult bloggers with anxiety and depression view the mental health system as disempowering and controlling.

Richards-Kwok, Humana-Paredes named athletes of the year

Several York athletes were honoured last Thursday at the 44th annual Interuniversity Sport Banquet.

New immigrants are the 'hidden homeless'

Thousands of newcomers continue to live in "hidden homelessness", reports the Toronto Star, according to a new study on immigrant housing, conducted in part by York geographer Valerie Preston.

Steeles Avenue West lane restrictions start this week

Steeles will be reduced to two lanes in each direction from Murray Ross Parkway to Founders Road for subway construction.

Osgoode law profs examine community engagement at Research Celebration

The many dimensions of legal research and community engagement will be discussed at Osgoode Hall Law School on Wednesday, April 4.

President delivers an update on safety to the York community

In his spring update, the president outlines the status of the ongoing effort to make York's campuses safer places to live and work.

Inaugural awards honour service excellence

The winners were nominated by their peers for modelling educational partnership and excellence in student service delivery.

Bilingualism helps fight off dementia, findings suggest

Bilingualism helps protect the aging brain and may even postpone signs of dementia, a new review of recent studies -- led by York's Ellen Bialystok -- indicates, reported publications around the world March 30.

Would the real Shakespeare please stand up?

Questions about the identity of Shakespeare continue to swirl, fanned by the recent Hollywood film Anonymous, but an upcoming conference will tackle the issue.