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York U in the news: women of colour in academia, Order of Canada and more

Professor challenges tokenizing women of color in academia
Yvonne Su, the director of the Center for Refugee Studies at York University, was quoted in Phys.org Dec. 20.

It seems everyone but Justin Trudeau knows it’s time for him to go. Why is it so hard to quit?
Marie-Hélène Budworth, an associate professor and director of HR management at York University, was quoted in Toronto Star Dec. 21.

Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die
Petra Molnar, a lawyer and anthropologist who co-runs the Refugee Law Lab at York University, wrote in The Conversation Dec. 19.

Island educator surprised and thrilled by Order of Canada induction
Donald Dippo, a professor emeritus in the Faculty of Education at York University, was quoted in Victoria News Dec. 22.

Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society
Rhonda Lenton, president and vice-chancellor at York University, wrote in The Conversation Dec. 23.

The end of the global bank: How a financial iron curtain is reshaping money flows
Semih Yildirim, an associate professor of finance at York University, wrote in The Globe and Mail Dec. 23.

Dancing Helps People With Parkinson’s In More Ways Than One
Research by Joseph DeSouza, an associate professor of neuroscience at York University, was mentioned in HealthDay Dec. 23.

Increased surveillance not the answer
Petra Molnar, a lawyer and anthropologist who co-runs the Refugee Law Lab at York University, wrote in The Brandon Sun Dec. 23.

Dance eases depression symptoms in Parkinson's patients, new study suggests
Research by Joseph DeSouza, an associate professor of neuroscience at York University, was mentioned in Fox News Channel Dec. 26.

Her mother was struggling with dementia. Then she had an idea that transformed her – and other isolated seniors in the GTA
Natalia Balyasnikova, an assistant professor at York University, was quoted in Toronto Star Dec. 26.

The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024
Siobhan Speiran, an animal welfare scholar and geographer at York University, was quoted in The New York Times Dec. 25.

There’s a lot more to discuss about the relationship between journalism and artificial intelligence
Pina D'Agostino, an associate professor at the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, was quoted in The Globe and Mail Dec. 28.

Jimmy Carter’s death invites us to consider his legacy of nuclear emergency response and disaster management
Jack L. Rozdilsky, an associate professor at York University, wrote in The Conversation Dec. 30.

New year on Mars: Avalanches, icy explosions, and the arrival of spring
Isaac Smith, an associate professor at York University, was quoted in Earth.com Jan. 1.

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Says Healthcare Remains A Top Priority Of 2025
Mention York University was noted in Bayshore Broadcasting Dec. 31.

Can dancing improve mood in Parkinson’s patients?
Joseph DeSouza, an associate professor of neuroscience at York University, was quoted in The Daily Gazette Jan. 2.

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