The York University Magazine was the big winner at the 14th annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA), handed out in February. The Magazine won seven awards, including the award for best overall publication, celebrating a three-year victory. “Our digital content and unique design have been recognized across Canada as a best in class,” says Deirdre Kelly, […]
Dr. Allan Carswell, a renowned physicist, former York University professor and changemaking philanthropist, was recently named the Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The award – presented to Dr. Carswell in November 2022, recognizes “an individual or family that has demonstrated outstanding civic and philanthropic leadership through a proven record […]
A joyous victory takes a strong team and determination, and York alumni are up to the task. While the Toronto Argonauts worked hard to bring home the franchise’s 18th Grey Cup win, two York alumni played key roles as team athletic therapists. Valerie Chuong and Amanda Deluca, 2018 graduates of the Kinesiology & Health Science […]
The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students with 2022 Alumni Awards and Scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership. Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence both in and out of the classroom. This year’s recipient, Zahra Mawani (BEd […]
York’s community of changemakers recognized for prestigious research and impact The York University Research Awards Celebration, which took place April 19, recognized the contributions of researchers from all faculties and schools, and in areas including Indigenous knowledge, Black scholarship, global health, vision science, and space exploration, among others. Researchers were recognized for their prominent role […]