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York releases summary of economic and social impact report

York releases summary of economic and social impact report

York University contributes $4.4 billion to Ontario’s economy, according to Driving Positive Change: The York University Economic and Social Impact Report…

Claiming a seat at the table

Claiming a seat at the table

Former MP Jean Augustine (LLD ’11) helped establish Black History Month in Canada. Now, efforts to fundraise for an endowed…

Eight York alumni appointed to Order of Canada

Eight York alumni appointed to Order of Canada

At the end of 2020, eight York University alumni were appointed to the Order of Canada, in announcements made on…

Eight York alumni appointed to Order of Ontario

Eight York alumni appointed to Order of Ontario

A total of eight York University alumni and honourary alumni are among those invested with the Order of Ontario for…

Best of YU: York U Alumni’s top moments of 2020

Best of YU: York U Alumni’s top moments of 2020

From launching the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund to hosting anti-Black racism panels, pivoting to virtual events (including York’s first and…

Twelve York alumnae recognized on Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list

Twelve York alumnae recognized on Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list

Twelve York University alumnae have been recognized by Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list for…

Award-Winning Stories about Alumni Impact