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Alumna Lilly Singh tells York grads failure is not a setback 

From York’s convocation stage, alumna and award-winning entertainer Lilly Singh inspired Faculty of Health graduands with wisdom, humour and encouragement to be lifelong learners.

Art is the path to a better world, graduating students hear from Patricia Bovey

Patricia Bovey, a champion of Canadian creativity, urged School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design graduands to embrace the personal and societal power of art.

Passings: Rosemarie Nielsen

Over the course of a 33-year career at York International, Rosemarie Nielsen helped advance the University's international initiatives and relationships in her role as administrative officer.

York-led study highlights heightened pandemic risk in city outskirts 

York University researchers Harris Ali and Roger Keil are calling for better urban planning to protect vulnerable communities after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed major gaps in support for people living outside city centres.

DARE program showcases undergrad research on global challenges 

From climate action to health equity, undergraduate researchers in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies explore real-world issues through the Dean’s Award for Research Excellence.

Passings: Louella Sturdy

For more than four decades, Louella Sturdy served Osgoode Hall Law School as a registrar who shaped the paths of law students and faculty.

York students learn to teach across cultures through international placements

Students in York University’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program step into international classrooms in Mexico and Japan for an immersive experience in cross-cultural teaching.

Markham Campus launches inaugural professional learning program

Markham's first upskilling course in cybersecurity marks a milestone in its commitment to workforce development and lifelong learning rooted in real-world impact.

York secures $1.5M in CFI funding for cutting-edge research

The funding supports research focused on climate resilience, neurodevelopment, smart cities and more, driving forward innovative York-led solutions.

Global antibiotic restrictions may harm vulnerable children, study warns 

What happens when a life-saving treatment clashes with international policy? A new study co-authored by York Associate Professor A.M. Viens argues it’s time to rethink antibiotic use to protect the world’s most vulnerable children.