York University - Alumni

We're excited to launch the YU Horizons mentorship program, a new initiative designed to bring together recent graduates, early-career professionals, and experienced alumni. YU Horizons combines in-person and virtual mentoring sessions on Connecting YU, our virtual networking and mentoring platform. Submit your application to become a mentor or mentee by Monday, Aug. 24: https://bit.ly/4qmLROm |

For Greatlove Bariboloka (BSc ’25), attending York's Rainbow Grad in 2025 was equally about celebrating an academic milestone as it was for finding community. This was the moment that shaped their commitment to fostering inclusive spaces and giving back to the communities that once supported them.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i8F8VS |

The York University Alumni Board has recognized four students for academic excellence and leadership:

🏆 Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship: Stephanie Onwukaike
🏆 Alumni Golden GRADitude Award: Favour Isemede and Gurneet Singh
🏆 Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Entrance Scholarship: Brooklyn Simm

Click the link in our bio to learn more about this year's recipients |

The Ontario government is investing $55.8M in York’s School of Medicine to support its path to accreditation and planned launch in 2028. This builds on an initial $9 million investment and will cover key milestones, including curriculum development, faculty recruitment, the school’s medical library, and operational and training costs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bp2imW |

Looking for a way to get involved, build connections and support current students? Join one of our alumni networks or start a new one! Networks are based on geographic location, by shared interest or according to your college, department/program and faculty association.

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Last week’s Level Up social circle dinners brought together York alumni for an evening of great conversations, connection and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🦁

Promoting inclusion for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is a cause that Trevor Fairlie (JD ’19) has devoted a lot of time and energy into. However, with recent changes in the social and political spheres, this cause has faced a new challenge; one that Trevor hopes to meet head on.

Learn how Trevor is continuing the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion: https://bit.ly/3Rbj69U |

to the YorkU x GIS Summer Mixer 🇬🇭 last week where our Ghanian alumni gathered to cheer on the Ghana national football team for their match against Croatia! ⚽️