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Passings: Robert Albritton

Robert Rapp Albritton, professor emeritus in York University’s Department of Political Science, died Oct. 5, leaving behind a legacy as a leading scholar in Marxist political economy.

Four distinguished leaders to receive honorary degrees at Fall Convocation

York University will award honorary degrees to four individuals recognized as leaders in their fields throughout 2025 Fall Convocation, running Oct. 15 to 24.

York faculty scale new heights in physiological health research

Professors Olivier Birot and Emilie Roudier bring the mountain into the classroom, using a harrowing rescue and smart technology to explore the body's response to extreme stress.

Grants support York-led innovations in bone healing, cancer recovery 

New funding totalling $645,000 will support two projects led by Assistant Professor Razieh Salahandish that focus on creating novel technologies to help bones heal faster and improve monitoring for cancer survivors.

From Toronto to Tokyo: York PhD student's AI research goes global

Jing Li is making history as the first York University student to participate in Japan’s National Institute for Informatics visiting researcher program, strengthening York's global partnerships and research leadership.

York Psychology Clinic launches virtual family therapy programs

New limited-time programs are designed to make mental health support more accessible for parents.

York U recognizes alumni leaders driving positive change

The 2025 York U Alumni Awards shine a spotlight on graduates who lead with purpose to shape a more equitable and innovative future.

Can AI show empathy? Connected Minds explores technology's role in mental health

As mental health challenges rise, researchers ask: can artificial intelligence (AI) offer emotional support? Connected Minds explores the promise and risks of empathic technology.

Student rocketry team overcomes setbacks and soars to success

What do you do when your rocket won’t launch? If you’re part of York University's Arbalest Rocketry team, you rebuild, recruit and rise. See how the team's student members turned adversity into altitude.

York retirees, libraries to empower students with new study pods

A shared commitment to student success has united York University Libraries and the York University Retirees’ Association. Their joint effort will result in soundproof study pods that offer students the focused environments they asked for.