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Passings: Derek Cohen

Derek Cohen, a beloved professor emeritus of the English Department in York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, passed away peacefully on Oct. 11.

In pictures: York U Markham Campus grand opening

A grand opening ceremony attended by York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and other notable guests and partners celebrated thew new Markham Campus. See some of the highlights in YFile's photo gallery.

Lassonde partnership fuels collaborative biomedical research

Lassonde School of Engineering Professor Razieh (Neda) Salahandish has secured funding through the Mitacs Accelerate program to support cutting-edge research and student development opportunities.

York University professor explores midwifery care in Ontario during COVID-19 pandemic

Margaret MacDonald, an associate professor and graduate program director in the Department of Anthropology, recently published a study in the Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research and Practice examining the unique challenges midwives faced in delivering high-quality care during the global health crisis.

Prof receives SSHRC grant to redefine Canadian identities

Professor Anne F. MacLennan has received a Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Development Grant to help redefine and update what it means to identify as Canadian. 

Psychology student wins free tuition contest

Lucas Quevedo, a first-year psychology student in the Faculty of Health, is this year's winner of York University's annual free tuition contest.

Reduce the spread of respiratory viruses this fall season

Each fall, the rates of respiratory viruses such as influenza and COVID-19 increase. Following the layers of protection approach to public health can help reduce the spread.

York U's Muscle Health Research Centre ranks fourth globally

The ScholarGPS Institutional Rankings have placed York University’s Muscle Health Research Centre among the leading institutions worldwide in this field of study based on its impact and leadership over the past five years. 

York U hosts, plays in inaugural women’s field hockey championship

York University is hosting the inaugural 2024 Field Hockey Canada U Sports Invitational Championship, where the York Lions women's field hockey team will compete for a gold medal.

Professor emeritus pioneers research on bilingualism's impact

Ellen Bialystok, a distinguished research professor emeritus at York University, is making landmark contributions to our understanding of bilingualism, dementia and cognitive health.