January 8, 2020 - Today, York University mourns the loss of one of our students aboard the Ukraine International Airlines flight that crashed this morning near Tehran. On behalf of the York community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the student killed in this tragic event. We are reaching out […]
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Four Toronto universities release findings of student transportation needs
StudentMoveTO, a collaboration between Toronto’s four universities to address student transportation needs, found that students in the GTA are spending too much time commuting to and from classes each day. The findings are the result of a joint survey conducted by the four universities. It is the largest survey of its kind in the region, […]
Students in Dadaab refugee camps first to graduate with York U certificate
TORONTO, October 14, 2015 – Fifty-nine students in the Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya will each receive a York University Certificate of Completion in Educational Studies on Thursday – the first graduates of a unique program designed to take post-secondary education to where refugees live. The enormous achievement of these refugees will be recognized during […]
York U to host 6,500 students at Canada’s largest consent education event
York University will host Canada’s largest student orientation event on September 8 when 6,500 new students will be welcomed by University leaders, learn about consent and expectations, and attempt to break the world record for the most number of selfies taken at one time. Noted speaker Mike Domitrz will talk about the importance of respect, […]
Service dog and student to cross convocation stage in matching cap and gown
TORONTO, June 15 – York University student Devon MacPherson won’t be alone when she crosses the convocation stage tomorrow morning to receive her diploma. Barkley, her mental health service dog, will share the limelight in his own gown and cap. MacPherson is an excellent example of student success and York U’s commitment to mental health. […]
York University student celebrated as an urban hero
TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2013 – York University’s Sam Tecle has been honoured with North York Mirror’s Urban Hero Award, for his notable contribution to education and for being a role model in the Jane and Finch community. “I am blessed, honoured and humbled by this award. The recognition serves as a validation of my work […]
‘Education for every girl’ vision wins York U free tuition for future student
TORONTO, December 3, 2012 – York University future student Sosina Tilahun, 18, will receive one year free tuition as part of the university’s this is my time contest jointly presented by MuchMusic. She plans to enroll in York U’s film program offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts. Tilahun was chosen from a large […]
