York University’s Student Senator Caucus (SSC) is seeking nominations for a full-time graduate or professional student to join the Board of Governors, offering a unique opportunity to help shape university policy and decision-making.
In the quiet paddocks of her 22.5-acre farm, Lyndsey McKeown offers a therapeutic experience that is deeply personal and grounded in nature.
York University Professor David Hood's pioneering research on muscle physiology and metabolism has earned him the Canadian Physiological Society's (CPS) highest honour, the Sarrazin Award.
The accomplishments of York University alumni that reflect the University’s mission to educate and empower future changemakers will be recognized this fall during the 2025 Alumni Awards.
The York community is celebrating the life of Ravichandiranesan (Ravi) Ponnudurai, a dedicated student, passionate environmental advocate, and a friend to many. At 57 years old, Ponnuduai’s unexpected passing while visiting Sri Lanka leaves a deep void, but his story is one of resilience, transformation, and profound impact. Born in Thirunelvely Village, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, […]
York University researchers have debunked a myth that recreational cannabis retailers drive up emergency department (ED) visits in Ontario.
Alvine Boaye Belle, an assistant professor at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering, is working to break down systemic barriers for under-represented students pursuing STEM studies through her recent appointment as a mentor for the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD project.
Ethel Tungohan, associate professor in the Departments of Politics and Social Science and Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, has been awarded the 2024 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award by York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).
Research out of York University has made history as the first to document that muscle weakness precedes muscle wasting in cancer—a groundbreaking discovery that presents new possibilities for early detection and treatment of the disease.
When Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was sworn in as Ghana’s first female vice-president on Jan. 7, it marked the latest barrier shattered by the York University alumna.