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Michelle Faux

Michelle Faux, a PhD candidate at York, has received the Gunn Prize for the best university level essay on an historical issue in Canadian immigration

Doctoral student earns recognition for social justice research, advocacy

York University PhD candidate Prilly Bicknell-Hersco has earned the Rising Graduate Scholar award for her research and advocacy work on the intersection of Black studies and disability studies.

Artificial intelligence strengthens classroom innovation, learning

Welcome to the November 2025 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University. In this issue, explore ways artificial intelligence is being used across the University to advance pedagogy, support student success and foster inclusive, future-ready learning environments.

Experiential learning meets AI in undergraduate design courses  

Find out how faculty like Wendy Wong and Andrew Maxwell are integrating artificial intelligence into design and engineering courses to support critical thinking, innovation and the development of creative, future-ready skills.

How York U is using technology to protect Indigenous languages 

York researcher Andrew McConnell is building artificial intelligence tools rooted in Indigenous traditions to safeguard endangered languages. 

GenAI training helps York faculty boost classroom innovation 

The Teaching Commons at York University is helping faculty navigate and adopt generative artificial intelligence in the classroom with two new certificates that will help them innovate their teaching. 

New eClass tools support teaching, student success

University Information Technology introduces two new eClass plug-ins that empower students in self-assessed learning and create course delivery efficiencies for faculty.

Indigenous student art brings connection to Miinkaanensing Reading Room

Art by Indigenous students is on display York's Scott Library throughout November. The exhibit culminates with the selection of three works of art that will be on permanent display in the Miinkaanensing Indigenous Reading Room. 

In pictures: Fall Campus Day welcomes future York students

York opened its doors for Fall Campus Day, giving prospective students a first-hand look at university life, academic programs and the supportive community that defines the University's three campuses.

Canada’s most powerful women include York alumni, former faculty

Alumni and former faculty members were included on the Women’s Executive Network's annual Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list for being leaders in their fields, including finance, education, environmental advocacy, cybersecurity and public policy.