The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students with 2023 Alumni Awards and Scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership. Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence both in and out of the classroom. This year’s recipient, Ashlyn Nguyen (BSc ’25), […]
Dr. Allan Carswell, a renowned physicist, former York University professor and changemaking philanthropist, was recently named the Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The award – presented to Dr. Carswell in November 2022, recognizes “an individual or family that has demonstrated outstanding civic and philanthropic leadership through a proven record […]
The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students with 2022 Alumni Awards and Scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership. Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence both in and out of the classroom. This year’s recipient, Zahra Mawani (BEd […]
York’s community of changemakers recognized for prestigious research and impact The York University Research Awards Celebration, which took place April 19, recognized the contributions of researchers from all faculties and schools, and in areas including Indigenous knowledge, Black scholarship, global health, vision science, and space exploration, among others. Researchers were recognized for their prominent role […]
York’s alumni community at your fingertips York U alumni are passionate about giving back to their alma mater, and as a student, you can gain invaluable insights from their experiences—after all, they’ve been in your shoes. Whether you’re inviting an alumni speaker for your student club, joining a Mentor Circles session, or benefiting from your […]