York alumna Jonelle Sills (BFA/BEd ’16) credits York University with playing an integral role in her success. “I can confidently say that if I didn't have a York experience I would not be where I am today,” says Jonelle, a lyric soprano whose performances led her to be on CBC’s list of Canada’s 30 hot […]
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!
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 […]
The GRADitude program takes place every year to honour our graduating class. It takes this time to celebrate student achievements and provide graduating students with the opportunity to connect with inspiring alumni. This reformatted virtual GRADitude program features subjects led by alumni speakers to help new grads with next steps in their career journey. These […]
Twelve York University alumnae have been recognized by Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list for their leadership and work empowering and championing others and influencing positive change in their workplace and communities. The list honours women in a variety of professional fields and career levels and is divided into 13 […]
Order of Canada honours York community members Five outstanding Canadians and members of the York University community have been appointed to the Order of Canada. The announcement was made on December 18 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. Read more Read the latest issue of York U Alumni News Our monthly […]
Stay connected with other York alumni through our new virtual book club. In this online community, alumni can enjoy books related to lifelong learning, social issues, literature, psychology, and other user-submitted ideas. There is no cost to participate – you just have to get a copy of the book to enjoy. How it works: Book […]
Top 30 Alumni Under 30 York U’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program recognizes inspiring and diverse alumni 29 years old and younger who are driven to make a difference locally and globally. From business leaders championing equity, diversity and inclusion, to social impact researchers and environmental activists, York alumni working across all sectors are making meaningful differences in their communities. Does this sound like you […]
Presented in partnership with our York Circle Chair, Jennifer Steeves (BA ’94, MA ’96, PhD ’01), Associate Vice-President Research (AVPR), we are excited to welcome you back to Keele campus for the York Circle Lecture series. Hear from York's leading faculty members on a wide range of interesting topics that speak to some of the […]