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York community celebrates Spring Convocation as leaders of tomorrow prepare to create positive change

Throughout June the York community is celebrating convocation, a tradition that celebrates every student’s academic accomplishments.

Canadian trailblazer installed as York U’s first woman chancellor inspired by experience as a York student

Kathleen Taylor, a woman who has blazed a trail as a business executive in Canada, has marked another first when she was installed as York University’s first woman chancellor.

The Chair of the Board of York University announces appointment of new Chancellor

Today, York University’s Board of Governors appointed Kathleen Taylor as York’s 14th Chancellor to a three-year term, effective January 1, 2023.  The appointment follows outgoing Chancellor, the Honourable Gregory Sorbara, who was first appointed in 2014 and is leaving the role after more than nine years of distinguished service to York. The Chancellor holds the […]

Gregory Sorbara re-appointed Chancellor of York University

TORONTO, May 31, 2017 − York University Chancellor Gregory Sorbara has been re-appointed to the University’s top ceremonial role for an additional three-year term, effective June 14, 2017. York’s Board of Governors first appointed Sorbara as Chancellor in 2014 for a three year term, and recently confirmed the re-appointment. “Greg is a tremendous advocate for […]