While a student at York, Tosin Akinwekomi (BCom ’07), founded Beam Inc., a non-profit organization that donated school supplies to underprivileged students in Nigeria and rebuilt schools in the area. Now the Senior Director, Business Effectiveness, Client Contact Centres at CIBC. Tosin shares the experiences he had as a York student and advice he has […]
We welcome students, alumni and friends to enjoy a new space located at York Lanes, across the York U Bookstore. This is a shared venue between York’s Alumni Engagement Team, York’s Career Centre, and YSpace designed to serve the needs of the York U community. We encourage you to say hello, ask questions and tell […]
The 2023 Level Up series kicked off on September 26 with the Level Up Young Alumni Mixer at the Orange Snail Pub on Keele Campus. Hosted by Young Alumni Ambassadors Ali Rushdi (MBA ’19) and Avreen Kochhar (BHRM ’19), the event invited York alumni back to campus for an evening of food, drinks, music and […]
There are approximately 375,000 York alumni working to right the future locally, across borders, and around the globe. You can stay connected to York University, wherever you are, by joining a regional alumni network, attending local events, or participating in virtual activities. If you’re located outside the GTA, update or change your info and communications preferences to […]
YUBAN (York University Black Alumni Network) was created with a variety of goals in mind, many of them focused on providing guidance, mentorship and networking opportunities to Black alumni and students at all career and academic stages. In addition, YUBAN seeks to celebrate the legacy, contributions, and accomplishments of York’s Black alumni and students, while […]
Alumni Perks App Access exclusive alumni discounts on entertainment, travel and insurance, and enter sweepstakes all from your mobile device. Update your contact information Update or change your information and communications preferences so we know how and when to reach out to you.
Show off your hard-earned diploma, grad portrait and class composite photo in official, custom-made York University frames, available through the York U Bookstore located at York Lanes or online. Visit the bookstore’s alumni catalogue to shop diploma frames and so much more!
A virtual series, Mid-Career Conversations was created for alumni to connect and hear the stories and experiences of other mid-career professionals. Each event features a Mid-career alumni storyteller sharing their own journey and highlights from their career. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and join virtual breakout rooms to discuss your own unique […]
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. The tradition of recognizing their contributions […]
York University offers a number of annual alumni awards to recognize alumni and other members of the York community who are addressing complex global challenges to create positive change in the local and global communities they serve. Learn more about York’s alumni awards, their past recipients and how to nominate someone. Top 30 Alumni Under […]