Dear York community,
With the fall term now well underway and new energy and promise animating our campuses, this is a meaningful moment to reflect on all we have accomplished together. On that note, I am pleased to share with you the 2025 President’s Report, a celebration of the progress we have made together over the past academic year that continues to strengthen the foundation for our future.
At York, our vision remains steadfast: to provide a broad sociodemographic group of students with access to a high-quality education at a research-intensive university that is committed to enhancing the well-being of the communities we serve. Every day, our students, faculty, course instructors and staff bring that vision to life and make a lasting difference, both locally and globally.
While the world faces complex and evolving challenges, this report is a testament to how our community is sparking positive change by advancing the University Academic Plan 2020-2025: Building a Better Future (UAP) and the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals at its core – from shaping 21st century teaching and learning; pushing the boundaries of knowledge, innovation and creativity; ensuring no talent is left behind; fostering dynamic collaborations across sectors and disciplines; strengthening global engagement; and finding new ways of living well together.
As I share these stories of our collective successes, I am confident that York will continue to develop solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges and embrace new opportunities to build a brighter future – both today and tomorrow – while preparing new generations of globally engaged citizens to lead with purpose.
As you read the 2025 President’s Report, I hope you will find inspiration in the remarkable accomplishments of our community and take pride in what your contributions have helped us achieve.
Read the 2025 President’s Report.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Lenton
President & Vice-Chancellor