The York U community came together on November 18 to honour the outstanding accomplishments of four alumni award recipients, and recognize the positive change being created by York students and alumni locally and globally at this year's York U Alumni Awards show. The leaders who were honoured at this year’s awards ceremony were Dr. Earle Nestmann (MSc ’71, PhD ’74); Christopher House, […]
On National Philanthropy Day, York University thanks our donors for their generous support which enables us to provide students with a high-quality learning environment committed to the public good. Your commitment creates positive change and addresses the complex challenges facing the world today, from climate change, to inequality, to the pandemic. York University thanks you for your support […]
Six York University alumnae have been recognized by Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list for creating positive change in the workplace by advocating for workforce diversity and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. The list honours women from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in a variety of professional fields and career levels […]
Garrett Seepersad (MSc ’12, PhD ’18), now a research associate at York, hails from Trinidad and Tobago and recalls that his parents always wanted to relocate to Canada. While they stayed in their native country, Garrett still retained a desire to emigrate. After completing his undergraduate degree in Geomatics Engineering at the University of The […]
Led by alumni volunteers, Alumni Networks deliver innovative and meaningful initiatives that enable alumni to connect with one another, fuel student success, and support the York community. The York University Alumni Association is delighted to recognize the York University School of Public Policy and Administration Alumni Network (YUSPPAAN) as the inaugural Alumni Network of the […]
In 2021 while the COVID-19 vaccine was rolling out across Canada, Dr. Tiffany Richards (BSc ’09) started to notice threads of misinformation about the vaccine all over the internet. As a resident physician in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto , she began spending all her free time online, […]
For 21 years, The York U Alumni Awards have celebrated alumni who exemplify the values of York University, have made remarkable contributions to their fields, and changed the world for the better. The tradition of recognizing their contributions will continue, honouring the legacy of the Bryden Alumni awards, in a virtual event on Nov. 18 at 7pm. Leaders honoured at this year’s awards include Dr. Earle Nestmann (MSc ’71, PhD […]
Six York University alumni have been recognized amongst the 75 finalists for Canadian Immigrant magazine’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. The Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards is a people’s choice awards program that recognizes inspirational immigrants who have made a positive impact on their communities since arriving in Canada.
Mikhaela Gray-Beerman (BA '14, MEd '18), one of York’s Top 30 Changemakers Under 30, is an anti-trafficking advocate, researcher, and educator, as well as a non-profit consultant. The work she does is informed by the many inspiring women and girls who have entrusted their stories with her. Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes […]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, York University’s first priority has always been to keep our communities healthy and safe, including our alumni. As Ontario and the world reopens, we will take a gradual approach to holding in-person alumni events in accordance with our plan for a safe return to campus. Alumni Engagement will continue to follow York U’s plans and guidelines and strongly encourage our Alumni Networks, event guests and others […]