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York U in the news: Jackie Shane documentary, facial recognition app and more

‘Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story’ follows trailblazing soul singer who gave up career to live her truthYork University Professor Rob Bowman was quoted in the Globe and Mail Aug. 15. CBSA to use facial recognition app for people facing deportation: documentsPetra Molnar, associate director of York University’s Refugee Law Lab, was quoted in CityNews […]

York U in the news: brat summer, alumnae win Olympic silver and more

How ‘brat summer’ may be propelling Kamala Harris to the American presidencyAn op-ed co-written by York University Professor Yvonne Su was published in the Conversation Aug. 12. Canadian duo claim silver in history-making women’s beach volleyball matchYork University Professor Hernán Humaña and York University alumnae Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were quoted in the Globe and Mail […]

York U in the news: alumnae compete for Olympic gold, oil and gas industry lobbying, and more

Melissa Humana-Paredes, Brandie Wilkerson are ready to play for Olympic gold in beach volleyballYork University alumnae Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were quoted in the National Post Aug. 8. Canada’s Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson to play for gold in women’s beach volleyballYork University alumnae Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were quoted in Sportsnet Aug. 8 At long […]

York U in the news: Venezuelan election, pollinators in decline and more

Netting, noise cannons keep gulls off TTC facilityYork University Professor Gail Fraser was quoted in CBC News Aug. 6. Venezuelan Montrealers express fear, pride amid home country election disputeYork University Professor Simone Bohn was quoted in CBC News Aug. 5. China stands by Maduro in Venezuela to safeguard its investmentsYork University Professor Antulio Rosales was […]

York U in the news: Olympic fencing, LCBO workers strike and more

What Canada’s first Olympic fencing medal means for the future of the sport back homeYork University fencing teacher Gilbert Ngabo was quoted in the Toronto Star July 29. Public records contradict Boissonnault business associate’s testimony to ethics committeeYork University Professor Ian Stedman was quoted in Global News July 30. Judicial watchdog confirms Ontario judge donated […]

York U in the news: national emergency response, senior digital literacy and more

Does Canada need a national emergency response agency?York University Professor Ali Asgary was quoted in CBC News July 27. Vezina: Disruptions on the Horizon report offers scant detailsAn op-ed by York University instructor Alex Vezina was published in the Toronto Sun July 28. As more seniors head online, efforts are needed to help their digital […]

York U in the news: digital media literacy, Venezuelan voter suppression and more

As more seniors head online, efforts are needed to help their digital media literacy skillsYork University Professor Natalia Balyasnikova was quoted in CBC News July 26. The votes of Venezuelans abroad are being suppressedAn op-ed co-written by York University Professor Yvonne Su was published in the Conversation July 23. Vezina: Only the public can fix divisive […]

York U in the news: Bat-a-thon, plant-based milk recall and more

Bats are like riddles. The Bat-a-thon aims to solve themYork University Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted on nhpr.org July 21. Recalled plant-based milk brands must rebuild trust by apologizing: marketersSchulich School of Business instructor David Pullara was quoted in CityNews Halifax July 19. Vezina: How to construct a useful risk assessmentAn op-ed by York University […]

York U in the news: polar bear tracking, U.S. presidential race and more

New tech aims to keep polar bears and people apartYork University researcher Tyler Ross was quoted in BBC News July 16. Polar bear conservation leaps forward with new tracking technologyYork University researcher Tyler Ross was quoted on Earth.com July 17. Polar bear fur tags could shed more light on how certain species groups behaveYork University […]

York U in the news: Trump assassination attempt, right-to-repair law and more

The Trump assassination attempt has historical precedents – and future security implicationsAn op-ed by York University Professor Jack L. Rozdilsky wad published in the Conversation July 14. Attempted assassination of Trump: The long history of violence against U.S. presidentsAn op-ed by York University Professor Thomas Klassen was published in the Conversation July 14. A medical ‘right […]