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Glendon historian to lead Canadian Historical Association 

Professor Colin Coates will use his expertise to enhance the association’s role in promoting the study of history in Canada through collaboration and increased visibility.

Community transformation at heart of York U Connection Grants projects 

From mapping Toronto's queer histories to examining migration in smaller cities, York University researchers will work to address pressing social issues through projects funded by Connection Grants.

From research to rights: York project supports self-determination in Central America, Caribbean

York researchers are teaming up with communities across Central America and the Caribbean to help protect land, culture and the right to self-govern.

Health students earn recognition for research excellence

Three York University graduate students engaged in research that aims to make meaningful contributions and real-world impact were recognized with Health Graduate Research Awards.

York University announces new voluntary separation agreement opportunity for post-retirement age faculty 

Full-time faculty at or above the normal retirement age are being offered a time-limited voluntary separation agreement, as the University navigates substantial financial pressures while remaining committed to its academic mission.

Driving innovation: York professor named Amazon Scholar for transportation research

Professor Mehdi Nourinejad will bring his forward-thinking approach to innovative transportation solutions as an Amazon Scholar, a program that bridges academic with real-world technological innovation. 

Provincial recognition for teaching excellence goes to York nursing educator

From gender-affirming care to refugee health, Professor Roya Haghiri-Vijeh’s work bridges classroom learning with global health equity efforts, earning her Ontario’s top teaching honour in nursing.

Alum’s groundbreaking collection inspired by history earns prestigious literary prize 

Celebrated writer and York University graduate Canisia Lubrin transforms historical documents into a literary masterpiece, earning her the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction.

Keeping it in the family: York mother-daughter duo co-edit book on feral femininity

Professor Andrea O'Reilly and her alumna daughter, Casey O'Reilly-Conlin, teamed up for a unique collaboration on a book that explores and celebrates women.

Passings: Shelley Gavigan

Shelley Gavigan, professor emerita, senior scholar and a long-serving and respected member of Osgoode Hall Law School and the York University community, died April 20.