Each year, the York University Alumni Awards recognize outstanding alumni who have achieved the extraordinary and are working to right the future by creating positive change in their fields. The Awards celebrate the broad York alumni community of innovators, activists, and researchers and its long-standing commitment to the public good. Nominations are being accepted until Thursday, […]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, York University’s first priority has always been to keep our communities healthy and safe, including our alumni. We continue to 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 to do the same.
The York University Black Alumni Network (YUBAN) is calling out to Black York alum for their interest in joining the Black Alumni Network! If you're passionate about professional development, community engagement, and connecting with current and former York students, we are seeking new network volunteers to join the team.
Fourteen York University alumni have been named among 135 new appointments to the Order of Canada, announced on Dec. 29 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest civilian honours. It recognizes individuals whose outstanding achievement, dedication to […]
Join us in extending a warm welcome to Susana Gajic-Bruyea who was appointed for an initial five-year term as the vice-president, advancement beginning Jan. 1, 2022. Susana has 25 years of experience in higher education advancement, most recently as the associate vice-president of alumni relations and development at Western University in London, Ontario.
From announcing York’s first-ever Top 30 Changemakers Under 30 list, to expanding our virtual alumni events and program to support a wider variety of graduates, and celebrating gifts that will help the university continue to create positive change in our communities and around the world – 2021 was once again a year of growth and […]
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 and is […]
Congratulations 2021 graduates! Welcome to the York U alumni community. In honour of your accomplishments, and to help you celebrate we’re offering you a chance to win one of four $200 electronic MasterCard gift cards.
Over the past year, the York University School of Public Policy and Administration Alumni Network has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to the University.
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 […]