Nine members of the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ community have been honoured with the Order of Canada. The announcement was made on December 31, 2025 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of  Canada. Recognized as one of the country’s highest honours, the Order of Canada acknowledges Canadians whose contributions, service and dedication has […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. A tranquil space on the grounds of York’s Glendon Campus now bears the name of a former chancellor dedicated to giving back to the University he attended in the 1970s and 80s. The area commonly referred to as the quad, directly across from Glendon Manor, will now be […]
Former Board of Governors Chair Paul Tsaparis to match donations up to $100,000 A new entrance award established in honour of dedicated York alumnus and former Chair of the Board of Governors Paul Tsaparis (MBA ’84) will enable deserving students to pursue leadership opportunities in the technology sector. President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton recently announced […]
The ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Education Alumni Network (YUEAN) has been named the 2025 Network of the Year by the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Alumni Board (YUAB). This annual award is given to a network that has demonstrated its dedication and commitment to York through engagement, impact, and mentorship. Through influential programming, YUEAN has strengthened relationships, expanded professional pathways, and […]
Before the holiday season kicks in, November is a great time to grow your connections with purpose. Networking isn’t about collecting contacts; it’s about building genuine relationships that can help you learn, collaborate and open new doors. Start by setting up a few informational interviews with professionals in roles or industries that interest you. Come […]
Fall often feels like a fresh start, a time to regain momentum and focus. In your career, momentum is built on clarity and confidence. When you can clearly articulate your career story: who you are, what you bring and where you’re headed, you show up stronger in both interviews and networking conversations Your personal brand […]
Three distinguished members of the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ community have been honoured with the Order of Canada. The announcement was made on June 30 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.   Recognized as one of the country’s highest honours, the Order of Canada acknowledges Canadians whose contributions, dedication and leadership have shaped […]
A total of 17 York alumni have been elected to the House of Commons in the 2025 federal election, held on April 28. This group of leaders represents a diverse range of fields including business, law, political science, economics, history and international development, and will contribute to civic leadership across the country. Among the elected […]
Looking back at her time at York, Taylor Graves (BES ’15) recalls the experience she gained as a student that provided a strong connection to the university. Today, as a manager of Customer Experience at Metrolinx, she delivers a similarly enriching experience to positively influence public transportation ridership. What was your experience at EUC like […]
Born in the U.S. and raised in Canada in a Spanish-speaking home with roots in Barcelona, Nuria Madrenas (BA ’16) is deeply inspired by culture, creativity, and community. It took just over two years for this arts enthusiast to fuse her passion and entrepreneurial desire to create positive change and bring Tacit – an online gallery […]