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March 26, 2024 16:34 ET | Source: York University

York University welcomes transformative investment in next phase to create a new School of Medicine

Toronto, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- York University has long been a leader in health education and research, and we are excited to welcome the Ontario government’s newest investment in the...
July 25, 2023 15:20 ET | Source: York University

k2i breaks down barriers to STEM education with $400K donation from 407 ETR

Toronto, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TORONTO, July 25, 2023 – York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering k2i (kindergarten to industry) program is receiving a $400,000 injection of funds...
June 01, 2023 14:40 ET | Source: York University

York University named as one of the world’s leading universities in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Toronto, Ont., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- York University continues to strengthen its position as a leader in creating a more sustainable and inclusive world, ranking among the world’s top 40...
April 28, 2023 13:47 ET | Source: York University

York University leads $318.4M first-of-kind inclusive next-gen technology research initiative

Toronto, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Is an equitable world that includes humans and machines possible? York University researchers believe it must be and have set out to make it so through a...
March 14, 2023 10:53 ET | Source: York University

York University announces inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer

Toronto, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- York University is committed to purposeful words and deeds that demonstrate its longstanding values. Today, President Rhonda Lenton announced that Mike...
March 13, 2023 15:06 ET | Source: York University

York University and Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce partner to create positive change for Black-owned businesses and social enterprises

Toronto, Ont., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- York University and the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create positive change for...
March 07, 2023 12:52 ET | Source: York University

York University launches powerful resource to inspire action towards a greener future

Toronto, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s third-largest university is building on its strong track record and bolstering its position as a leader in creating positive change toward a more...
June 08, 2022 12:02 ET | Source: York University

York U return to in-person Convocation expected to draw 25,000 attendees

Toronto, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TORONTO, June 8 2022 – York University’s Spring Convocation celebrations will take place from June 9 to 18, the first in-person Convocation on the...
April 27, 2022 16:44 ET | Source: York University

York University reaches world’s Top 35 in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Toronto, ON, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- York University is strengthening its position as a leader in creating a sustainable and inclusive world, ranking in the world’s top 35 in the...