York University is thrilled to announce the launch of Connecting YU, an exclusive online networking and mentoring platform. Students and alumni of York can leverage the virtual network to establish meaningful connections, find valuable mentoring opportunities and cultivate professional and personal relationships that will enhance their learning and development. “Our community now has access to […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. Iris Yusupov (BA ’16, MA ’18, MBA ’22) is a clinical researcher and mental health advocate who has devoted her graduate career to providing mentorship and mental health support to students. “I chose to start my studies at York’s Glendon Campus because of the opportunity to continue learning […]
When it came time to select a university, he found that York was one of the few post-secondary institutions to offer a disability studies program. To gain a deeper understanding of the disability space, and to create positive change, he pursued a master’s degree in Critical Disability Studies, focusing on the ongoing sexualization and objectification […]
Kate Haiyun Mossop (MLCE ’21) is a community builder with a lifelong passion for strengthening communities and helping people overcome barriers. It was this passion that guided her to York University. “My earliest memories include a variety of community experiences,” says Kate. “From wrapping donated medical supplies that my mother shipped to Vietnam, to fundraising […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. York University has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2023. This distinguished group of York University alumni, under the age of 30, has displayed exemplary leadership and volunteerism to address deep and complex social challenges both locally and globally. “The York University Top 30 Alumni Under […]
Aletheia Délivré (MPIA ’18) is a technophile obsessed with creating better experiences where innovation meets social good. Currently working as manager, Design Operations at Zapier, Aletheia joined us to talk about her experience at Glendon, her time in Europe and the joy of design. Why did you study for a masters in Public and International […]
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 […]
A joyous victory takes a strong team and determination, and York alumni are up to the task. While the Toronto Argonauts worked hard to bring home the franchise’s 18th Grey Cup win, two York alumni played key roles as team athletic therapists. Valerie Chuong and Amanda Deluca, 2018 graduates of the Kinesiology & Health Science […]
Innovator, entrepreneur, designer and creator, Leo Chan loves unleashing potential in people. It’s truly a joy for him to empower others with the transformational power of innovation. “People want to make a difference where they work, and innovation is the way to make incredible and lasting impact. The thing is, not everyone knows that they […]