York University is fully accountable to Ontarians and to students, staff and faculty. We are committed to good governance, fiscal responsibility and transparency. In the spirit of making our operations as transparent and accessible as possible, York University provides a significant amount of information on its operation through statutory reports and through its website. If […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. After careful consideration, given the ongoing public health concerns resulting from COVID-19 and the restrictions on public gatherings, York University, Ryerson University, Seneca College, and the University of Toronto, have made the difficult decision not to hold in-person fall convocation ceremonies. Although each institution will have a unique […]
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Welcome to the 2024-2025 academic year! Whether you are a new or returning student, faculty member, course instructor or staff member, I am thrilled that you are here at York — a dynamic, vibrant University community that spans from our local campuses in Keele, Glendon, and Markham to our global campuses in India and Costa […]
York University's mission is to provide a broad demographic of students access to a high-quality, research- intensive university experience committed to the public good. We believe the success of that mission rests on four pillars: access, excellence, connectedness and impact. 4 Pillars Access At York, we don’t believe that eligible students should be left behind. […]
Professor Carl E. James was appointed senior advisor on equity and representation to the University, as part of the Division of Equity, People and Culture. In this newly created role, he will support the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the University. Professor Robert Myers, from the Department of Philosophy, has been honoured with a […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community, Over the past months, as we have all adapted our daily lives to managing the pandemic and its impacts, the University’s focus has necessarily been on ensuring the health and safety of our community and our campuses as the top priority. At the same time, […]
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My parents never stopped hammering into their children the idea that higher education would open up a new and exciting world for us, enabling us to contribute to the welfare of others. My siblings and I were the first in our family to attend university. We worked our way through school to pay for our […]
A respected and beloved friend of York University, Ignat “Iggy” Kaneff has died at the age of 93. He was an active supporter of the University and a visionary philanthropist, contributing more than $7.5 million in support of several signature buildings, student financial aid and areas of study at York. The positive impact he created […]