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Passings: Thomas Beechy

A passionate teacher and administrative leader at the Schulich School of Business for over 40 years, Professor Emeritus Thomas Beechy is remembered for his influence on accounting studies – at York and across the world.

York earns Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognition for third year

A sustained commitment to systemic change and community well-being positions the University among Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Researchers at York U reshape how epidemics are studied, addressed

The Overcoming Epidemics research cluster is empowering Black communities by transforming how epidemic research is developed, shared and applied on a local and global scale. 

Equity-focused certificate available for York U grad students

A new certificate will help grad students and postdoctoral researchers strengthen decolonizing, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility skills across research, teaching and professional practice.

Passings: John Alan Buzacott

Professor Emeritus John Alan Buzacott will be remembered as an influential figure in transforming the field of production and operations management.

York engineer inventing ways to use the ground as climate solution

From heating and cooling homes with underground energy to reinforcing unstable soils, Kamelia Atefi is exploring how natural processes can support climate‑ready infrastructure.

SSHRC grants support York-led research collaborations

York University researchers are leading projects that advance interdisciplinary, community-engaged research across Canada and support new collaborations in the social sciences and humanities.

York research shows how community networks strengthen cities in crisis

New studies by York University researchers highlight a care‑centred approach to urban governance and show how local networks can help cities stay resilient.

Passings: Angelo Belcastro

An expert in health scholarship and a champion for the University, Professor Angelo Belcastro leaves a legacy of academic excellence and institutional leadership.

Call for undergraduate student nominees for York's Board of Governors

Full-time undergraduate students can self-nominate to join York's Board of Governors and have a voice in the University's leadership. Nominations are due March 6.