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York U recognizes Black History Month 

January 23, 2026
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The University encourages community members on all its campuses to take time during the month of February to acknowledge and celebrate the histories, traditions, achievements and culture of Black Canadians and to amplify the many diverse voices of Black students, staff, faculty and alumni. 

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Indigenous student art brings connection to Miinkaanensing Reading Room

November 5, 2025
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Explore new worlds through York U Libraries' virtual reality workshop

October 31, 2025
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September 17, 2025
York wants to celebrate students set to graduate this fall. Students, and members of the University community, are encouraged to submit inspiring student stories.
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York research uncovers strategies for age-inclusive branding

September 12, 2025
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Passings: Donald Rickerd 

September 12, 2025

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Divya Sharma
Assistant Professor Divya Sharma was awarded a New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration grant to use genAI and genetic data to find new precision treatment targets for pancreatic cancer
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Faculty of Science Associate Professor Patrick Ingram joins The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences as deputy director
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AMPD celebrates a ‘Year of the Arts’

September 24, 2022
From September 2022 to May 2023, the York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) will host a Year of the Arts to celebrate the power of imagination in creating positive local and global change.

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RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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York research drives national AI projects to improve liver transplant care 

July 23, 2025
York University Assistant Professor Divya Sharma is working with national partners on two projects that use artificial intelligence to improve access, diagnosis and long-term outcomes for liver transplant patients across Canada. 
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Research in Focus: accelerating innovation in smart, sustainable mobility

July 23, 2025
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Why do we see karma in everyday life? New research sheds light on human bias

July 18, 2025

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Osgoode grad hopes scholarship will help inspire Indigenous youth

Osgoode grad hopes scholarship will help inspire Indigenous youth

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Double distinction for York U psychology professor with two awards in 24 hours

May 30, 2025
Double distinction for York U psychology professor with two awards in 24 hours

Call for nominations: Glendon Campus Principal's Teaching Excellence Award

May 30, 2025
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Hal Jackman Foundation supports creative writing at York U

May 28, 2025
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Pest control treatments scheduled for Sept. 20 to 22

September 16, 2024
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Call to share pest prevention responsibilities

September 13, 2024
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York University holiday schedule announcement

September 10, 2024
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