Paul Saguil’s (BA ’04, LLB ’07) journey since graduating from York University has been an impactful one. As a graduate of Osgoode Law School, he is fighting financial crime and combating corruption worldwide as Deputy Head of Global Sanctions Compliance/Anti-Bribery Program at TD Bank. “Going to Osgoode Law School was an easy decision. It’s one of […]
When Adam Donaldson (JD ’22) graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, his dream of becoming a lawyer finally became a reality. Today, Adam is an associate at Stockwoods LLP, advocate, community builder and volunteer. “I always felt like York and Osgoode Hall gave me the opportunity to live my dream,” says Adam. “Not only that, […]
Aedan Fida (BBA ’20) is an innovator, entrepreneur and co-founder/CEO of Blade Air, a North American leader in sustainable indoor air quality solutions. He credits his time at York as instrumental in driving his success. “From a young age, I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur and spend my life building businesses,” says Aedan. […]
Leanne Prendergast is an anti-bullying advocate, author and motivational speaker who works to empower young girls and address issues of bullying, low self-esteem and other mental health issues. Why did you choose to study at York? I chose to study at York University because I liked the idea of being close to home while being […]
Three women with affiliations to York have been recognized in the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence list for their impact and contributions to driving meaningful progress and to the advancement of women in their respective fields. The annual awards program features self-identified women and gender-diverse role models representing various sectors, career stages and […]
York alumna Ohemaa Boateng (BA ’17) has lived in the Jane and Finch community since she was a child. But it wasn’t until she started her role as a youth intern at Black Creek Community Farm that she would learn about food sovereignty and the challenges faced by marginalized people in her community. As a youth […]
The Master of Financial Accountability (MFAc) program has been recognized by the York University Alumni Board (YUAB) as Alumni Network of the Year. This award represents the network’s commitment to York during the past year due to its engagement, impact and alignment to the York University Academic Plan 2020-25. “This accolade is a promise of […]
From an early age, York alumna, Stephanie Morales Arevalo (IBBA ’23), developed a strong passion for soccer. Growing up in Vaughan, Ontario, she played soccer locally and fell in love with the sport. It was this love for soccer that helped carve her path to becoming the recipient of the 2024 TFC x BMO Women […]
Seven members of the York University community are among the recently-announced Order of Canada and Order of Ontario recipients. The announcements were made on Dec. 28 and Jan. 1, respectively, by the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada and the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of […]
York alumnus Samir Mourani (BA ’14) has embarked on a quest to help men worldwide become more open to discussing a subject that many have difficulty talking about: their mental health. After graduating from York University, Samir landed a successful government position, got married, enjoyed free time during the weekends and traveled the world. However, […]