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York University embraces its role in Markham and York Region
Last July, York University announced that it would be moving ahead to build the Markham Campus. In September, the University officially broke ground on the new campus. These were historic moments for the University, the City of Markham and York Region. York’s vision for a state-of-the-art campus, was firmly rooted in its confidence that the […]
Key principles from University’s Indigenous Framework part of new campus
Ensuring that Indigenous traditions and values are honoured and reflected in the design of York University’s Markham Campus (MC) remains a high priority for the University as plans for the campus continue to be developed. The site of the new campus is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit […]
Robust research plans shaping up for Markham Campus
Planning for the new Markham Campus (MC) continues to take shape as three research and innovation clusters emerge as possibilities. The pan-University Markham Research, Innovation and Research Partnerships committee (RIRP), headed by Vice-President Research and Innovation Amir Asif, is exploring research areas that align closely with academic programs at the new campus, and will tap […]
York University inspires positive change with new Markham Campus
With its curved building lines, anodized aluminum panels and tower and podium form, York University Markham Campus (MC) has been designed to be noticed. The new $275.5 million campus, the biggest expansion project undertaken by York University since the development of the central Keele Campus more than 40 years ago, is scheduled to open in […]