York University President & Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton applauds the Government of Canada for its significant investment in research that will ensure Canada remains competitive and a leader in the global economy. In presenting his 2018 federal budget, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau announced a nearly $4 billion boost over five years into Canada’s research system. […]
A major new research initiative based in the Faculty of Science at York University will develop mathematical techniques to identify populations most susceptible to infectious diseases and enable manufacturers to produce cost-effective vaccines that can be deployed quickly. The research is also expected to better position Canada to respond rapidly to emerging public health issues […]
Like many so-called "Dreamers" in the U.S., Rosa grew up in constant fear of being deported from Texas back to El Salvador. From the mid-to-late 2000s, before then-president Barack Obama introduced Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for people who had arrived illegally in the US as children, immigration raids were common and Rosa worried she […]
With the official opening of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Line 1 extension, York University welcomes two new subway stops: the York University stop in the heart of the Keele Campus, and the Pioneer Village stop which sits at the north side of campus, on Steeles Avenue. The subway extension is a transformative and long […]
Opening Remarks at a Memorial Ceremony at the Lassonde School of Engineering This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, and every year at this time I am reminded of how personal an issue this is for me—not only as a woman and as a mother, but also as a sociologist whose research […]
York University’s Board of Governors has approved the preliminary design and budget for the York University Markham Campus project, an important milestone along the way to opening the new campus in September, 2021. Approval of the design and budget for the approximately $253 million project means the design development phase will now begin, including production […]
Keynote Address to CityAge Toronto Summit 'Build the Future' Thank you, and good morning, everyone. Let me start by saying I am proud of the fact that so many of Toronto’s city-builders are in fact graduates of York University—including the Mayor of Toronto, John Tory; Deputy Mayor DenzilMinnan-Wong; nine of Toronto’s city Councillors; and GTA […]
Each year, Ontario’s most influential leaders gather at the Ontario Economic Summit, hosted by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The two-day event presents an unparalleled opportunity to share insight, explore opportunities, and most importantly, to shape public policy. This year, York University’s president participated in the summit as part of her drive to engage […]
Today, York University announced the official opening of YSpace, its new innovation and entrepreneurship centre in Markham aimed at helping budding entrepreneurs turn bright ideas into action. York University’s President Rhonda Lenton was joined by Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and International Trade Minister Michael Chan (MPP Markham-Unionville) to mark the occasion. A number of York University’s […]
York University will further its commitment to equity and social justice with the launch of its Indigenous Framework and the appointment of a special advisor to the president on Indigenous initiatives. The Indigenous Framework for York University is the culmination of several years’ work by members of York’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and the engagement […]