Convocation

Faculty of Health grad recognized with Murray G. Ross Award

The award was given to Nathaniel Goldstein, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in science, in recognition of his accomplishments as a student, President’s Ambassador and more. 

Mike Wessinger shares with graduands the secret to success

The co-founder of PointClickCare, the most widely used cloud-based health-care software provider in long-term and post-acute care, accepted his honorary degree by sharing with grads his tips for being a success.

President’s University-Wide Teaching Award recipients honoured

Three York U faculty members will be recognized during Spring Convocation for enhancing the quality of learning and demonstrating leadership in teaching.

Three York U graduate students earn Governor General’s Gold Medals

Three York University graduates –Jennifer Porat, Carly Goodman and Alison Humphrey – received this year’s Governor General’s Gold Medals, which recognize the outstanding scholastic achievements of graduate students in Canada.

Three faculty members to receive honorific professorships

York University will honour three esteemed faculty members during its 2024 Spring Convocation, with one University Professorship and two Distinguished Research Professorships.

Barbara Neis urges graduands to embrace change

The researcher and social scientist shared her journey from a family farm in northern Ontario to becoming an expert in working conditions in the Maritimes, while encouraging graduands to embrace leaving their comfort zone.

Student receives 2024 Bergeron Medal

Graduating student Reza Mirhadi received the award in recognition of his outstanding entrepreneurial achievement during his time at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering.

York U to confer eight honorary degrees during Spring Convocation

Eight changemakers in literature, health, journalism, law, music and more will receive honorary degrees during ceremonies running from June 7 to 21. 

Graduands to cross stage for 2024 Spring Convocation in June

Ceremonies will run June 7 to 21 and will celebrate graduands’ achievements while reflecting York U’s ongoing commitment to decolonizing, equity, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

Call for stories about graduating students

Students who have overcome significant obstacles, have unique reasons for pursuing studies at York or who have found a new calling while completing their education are invited to share their stories ahead of Spring Convocation.