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With a bold vision to create the foremost community-based doctor education in Canada, York’s School of Medicine slated to open in 2028

York University has long been a leader in health education and research, and the University received another shot in the arm with back-to-back announcements of support from the government of Ontario for its new School of Medicine. Today, at the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct, Premier Doug Ford announced that York’s School of Medicine will open […]

Osgoode graduate earns distinguished award for work to advance equity and social justice 

Osgoode alumna Soliyana Yared (JD ‘24) has won a prestigious award for being the faculty’s graduating student most likely to positively influence equity and social justice in Canada. The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) awards the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize to graduating students across 23 law schools in the country.  “I think that being […]

Lenni Eubanks Memorial Award honours humanitarian alumna 

An accomplished communications executive, philanthropist and York alumna, Lenni Mae Eubanks—then Lenni Mae Lomibao—graduated from York University in 1994 with a BA in political science, and one year later she earned a second bachelor’s degree from York in education. After her passing in 2023, her husband Michael Eubanks — York University alumnus and Chief Information […]

York Alumni Board recognizes four students for academic excellence and leadership

The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students with 2024 alumni awards and scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership.  Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship  The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence both in and out of the classroom.  This year’s recipient, Elizaveta Yakubovskaya, has been recognized […]

Six York community members named to the Order of Canada

Six York University community members are among the 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced on June 27 by the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The Order of Canada is one of the country’s highest honours. It recognizes exceptional individuals whose extraordinary contributions, achievements and innovations have made a positive […]

Extraordinary York alumnae among Top 25 Women of Influence   

Three women with affiliations to York have been recognized in the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence list for their impact and contributions to driving meaningful progress and to the advancement of women in their respective fields.    The annual awards program features self-identified women and gender-diverse role models representing various sectors, career stages and […]

York University Magazine sets new record at COPA awards

The York University Magazine has won eight awards – a record number for the publication – as part of the 15th annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs), the largest digital publishing award program in Canada. It’s only the latest success in its award-winning journey. “This is a great recognition for what we strive to achieve […]

York community members earn national, provincial honours

Seven members of the York University community are among the recently-announced Order of Canada and Order of Ontario recipients. The announcements were made on Dec. 28 and Jan. 1, respectively, by the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada and the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of […]