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York U grad’s research paves way for smarter crisis response 

Tricia Corrin, a recent graduate from York University’s Master of Disaster & Emergency Management program, is making an impact on crisis response with contributions to two published articles on the evolution of evidence synthesis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally published in YFile.

Order of Canada honours LA&PS community member

Five outstanding Canadians and members of the York University community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, including LA&PS Alumna Sylvia Beth Bashevkin, who was named an Officer. Recognized as one of the country’s highest honours, the Order of Canada acknowledges outstanding individuals whose contributions, achievements, and impact have brought meaningful change to communities […]

York U Alumni Awards honour community of changemakers

For more than two decades, the York U Alumni Awards have celebrated alumni who embody the principles of York University, have achieved the extraordinary and work to right the future by creating positive change in their respective fields. This tradition will continue on Nov. 6, when this year’s distinguished awardees will be honoured at a special […]

Six LA&PS Alumni on York's 2024 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

York University has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2024, and this year six alumni come from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This distinguished group of alumni under the age of 30 have displayed exemplary leadership and volunteerism to address deep and complex social challenges – both locally and globally. […]

Alumna’s acclaimed film follows Indian family’s fight for justice

It is often said that every action, no matter how small, has the potential to shift the trajectory of one’s life. For York University alumna Cornelia Principe (BA ’91), a decision to participate in a for-credit internship program at media organization TVO in the final year of her undergraduate studies opened her eyes to a career in […]

LA&PS community members invested into Order of Canada

Two individuals with connections to the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies are among the 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada, announced in December 2023 by the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The LA&PS-affiliated and newly appointed individuals include one officer (O.C.) and one member (C.M.) joining the Order of Canada, […]

LA&PS alum among Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100

Seven York University alum and one faculty member have been recognized as female leaders in Canada who work to build positive change and empower others. The women are recipients of the WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards for 2023. WXN is a Canadian national organization that celebrates the advancement of women. Launched in 2003, […]