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Best of Education: 2024 Highlights

The Faculty created a consulting initiative called ED Global, which will work collaboratively with school boards, educational organizations, governments and diverse communities to help them maximize positive change. Read more

Investments made by the Faculty in talent, research, infrastructure and leadership were recognized by its place in the Top 100 education faculties worldwide as designated by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Read more  

The Faculty launched a new promotional video as a part of York’s Pan-University Faculty video series and its ED Faculty new identity video series. Read more  

Professor Carl James was honoured with an Honorary Doctorate from McGill University. Read more

Doctoral graduate Isaac Garcia-Sitton (PhD ’24) was awarded two prestigious national awards for his doctoral dissertation in the field of international higher education. Read more  

The York University Education Alumni Network (YUEAN) hosted its first in-person event centered around the question, “What professional pathways can a degree in Education lead to, in addition to the classroom?” Read more

The Faculty completed a transformative renovation of its original 1960s-era building on the Keele Campus positioning it as a modern, welcoming and accessible hub for the next generation of educators. Read more

Alumna Pamela Farrel (BEd '07) was recognized in the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence list for her impact and contributions to driving meaningful progress and to the advancement of women in her respective fields. Read more  

The Faculty launched a new certificate in Undergraduate Educational Studies to enhance preparation and career options in the field. Read more

Associate professor Vidya Shah was recognized with President’s University-wide Teaching Award at the 2024 Spring Convocation ceremony. Read more