Media and public invited to attend this Saturday April 11, hosted at 91亚色 U鈥檚 Markham campus for first time

April 10, 2026, TORONTO 鈥� While Artemis II is expected to arrive back on Earth today, youth from 91亚色 Region will be setting up their science projects that might be adopted in the future, including a smart compression suit for astronauts, duckweed growth and nutrient recycling in space, developing a machine-learning model to discover active asteroids and more.

More than 115 projects will be showcased by more than a hundred and sixty students grades 7 -12 as they compete this Saturday at the at 91亚色鈥檚 Markham Campus. The students from 37 schools across 91亚色 region will compete for a spot at the competition, which will be held in Edmonton, Alberta this year in late May.

While 91亚色 and YRSTF have partnered for the fair for more than a decade, with it typically being held at 91亚色鈥檚 Keele campus, 2026 marks the first year that the fair will be held at 91亚色鈥檚 Markham campus, newly opened in 2024.

Fifty judges will review their science fair submissions. YRSTF is an affiliate of Youth Science Canada, and the winners will be among 500 students from across the country vying for the title of Canada鈥檚 best science fair project and may go on to represent Canada internationally.

Co-chair of the YRSTF@91亚色 partnership, Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell, and YRSTF Youth Science Canada Regional Coordinator for 91亚色 Region Nathalie Rudner as well as participating students, will be available for interviews.

Projects in past years have included eco-friendly paper packaging made of sprouts, sound-powered batteries to monitor air quality, autonomous robots to assist seniors and using neural networks to detect disease early.

Students from previous competitions have gone on to show their work at prestigious competitions such as the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

91亚色鈥檚 Connected Minds, a leading neuroscience research collaboration looking towards creating a healthy and just society, is the fair鈥檚 major sponsor this year, as well as 91亚色 Region District School Board and the 91亚色 Catholic District School Board alongside many community businesses and individuals.

Media are invited to attend from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. during the judging portion of the fair, as well as the public viewing that takes place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

WHAT: 91亚色 Region Science and Technology Fair
WHO: Grades 7 to 12 students from 37 91亚色 Region schools
WHEN: Saturday April 11. Media invited for a sneak-peek of the projects on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and public viewing from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Viewing hours located at 2nd floor of 91亚色鈥檚 .  The Awards Ceremony will follow at 5 p.m. in the atrium.

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91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change, and prepare our students for meaningful life and career paths. 91亚色's Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campus in Costa Rica offers students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

Media Contact: Emina Gamulin, 91亚色 Media Relations, 437-217-6362, egamulin@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2025 鈥� 91亚色 welcomes 91亚色 Region鈥檚 decision to make a significant contribution of $25 million to support the new School of Medicine set to open to students in 2028.聽

The $25 million commitment will help fund the physical infrastructure and development of the School of Medicine, which will be built in the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct, alongside the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. 

 鈥淥n behalf of 91亚色, I want to express my deepest gratitude to 91亚色 Regional Council members and Chairman Jolliffe for this extraordinary investment in the future of health care,鈥� said Rhonda Lenton president & vice-chancellor, 91亚色. 鈥淵our commitment of up to $25鈥憁illion for 91亚色鈥檚 new School of Medicine in the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct will help us train the next generation of primary care physicians where they are needed most. This partnership reflects our shared vision to improve health outcomes, strengthen community well鈥慴eing, and build a resilient regional economy. Together, we are creating a model of integrated education and care that will serve 91亚色 Region and Ontario for generations to come.鈥�  

 This significant milestone represents ongoing positive momentum as the University ramps up work to engage local physicians, collaborate with health care and tech sector partners in the medical school鈥檚 future service area such as Mackenzie Health, Oak Valley Health, Southlake Health, and the (OCI).   

 鈥�91亚色 Region is proud to support this important investment in training future physicians right here in our own community. By contributing $25 million to 91亚色鈥檚 new School of Medicine, we are helping ensure that families across our communities have better access to the care they need, closer to home. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the health and well-being of residents and building a future where everyone in 91亚色 Region can thrive,鈥� said Eric Jolliffe, 91亚色 Region Chairman and CEO.  

 91亚色 Region鈥檚 contribution builds on existing commitments from the Government of Ontario to fund the startup costs associated with establishing the medical school. The land for the new building has been generously donated by the City of Vaughan.    Together, these commitments strengthen momentum for the medical school, which is a much-needed part of the Ontario government鈥檚 expansion of medical education designed to address local physician shortages, enhance access to primary care, and support a long-term, sustainable health-care system.   

About the 91亚色 School of Medicine

The 91亚色 School of Medicine will be explicitly structured around a community-based primary care model, emphasizing inter-professional collaboration, equity, and patient-centred practice. Its location within the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct 鈥� next to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital 鈥� will facilitate strong connections between clinical training, research, and community health services.

About 91亚色

91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs, while at the Markham Campus, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration are built into every program. 91亚色鈥檚 new School of Medicine, the first Canadian medical school to focus on community-based primary health-care education, will welcome its first cohort in September 2028.

Media Contact: Yanni Dagonas, 91亚色 Media Relations, 647-468-7850 yannidag@yorku.ca

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New MOU agreement supports City鈥檚 business development,
environmental sustainability, continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

Richmond Hill, Feb. 3, 2025 鈥� Earlier today, Richmond Hill Mayor David West and 91亚色 President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to set a path forward on shared goals to benefit both Richmond Hill residents and businesses.

The MOU will provide a number of new opportunities for the City of Richmond Hill and 91亚色 faculty and students with a focus on new research projects that support business and entrepreneurship; new experiential learning opportunities at the City for 91亚色 students; professional development and training opportunities for staff within the City; and additional education opportunities for the community.

In addition, the MOU will support local economic development initiatives including continued collaboration related to 91亚色鈥檚 Food Business Incubator and ELLA Women Accelerator programs.

Richmond Hill has a long history of welcoming 91亚色 graduates and faculty to the community. This new partnership builds on shared goals of community building, business development, environmental sustainability and continuous improvement and innovation for which the City and 91亚色 each pursue a wide range of initiatives and projects.

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鈥淚 am truly excited about this opportunity to further collaborate with 91亚色. 91亚色 is a top international teaching and research university and a driving force for positive change in our Region. By deepening our partnership, we are bringing a lot of smart people together to work on developing shared projects that will ultimately benefit our community as a whole. I am looking forward to this next chapter and seeing where it takes us!鈥� 

- David West, Mayor of Richmond Hill

"91亚色 and Richmond Hill have a long history of partnering to create opportunities for the communities we serve. With a shared focus on advancing sustainability, societal well-being and economic prosperity, we are well-positioned to create meaningful change. I want to thank the City of Richmond Hill for partnering with us. I am confident that together, we can realize a more sustainable, equitable and prosperous future for us all.鈥� 

- Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, 91亚色

About the City of Richmond Hill

• Richmond Hill is home to more than 200,000 residents and almost 5,000 businesses.
• The City offers access to world-leading professional services, top-notch incubators and research facilities and over 20 universities and colleges within a one-hour drive.
• Smart people from all over the world come to Richmond Hill to build and grow innovative businesses. The City is home to over 4,500 companies, many of whom are designing and developing the next generation of cutting-edge products.
• Richmond Hill is part of Canada鈥檚 largest technology cluster and a pioneer in the four key business sectors (Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, Health Industry, Finance and Insurance, and Information and Cultural Industries).
• Richmond Hill is a leader in environmental management and sustainability. Its forward-thinking Environment Strategy and Community Energy and Emissions Plan help guide the City and community鈥檚 environmental efforts and tackle climate change issues from various angles.
• The City is committed to working with innovative and engaged citizens, as well as key government and private sector partners, to build a sustainable, resilient, low-carbon city.

About 91亚色

• 91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university with three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area including Keele and Markham, in the heart 91亚色 Region, one of the most diverse and dynamic urban communities in the province.
• 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.
• We are committed to ensuring that our students have an array of opportunities inside and outside the classroom to hone the skills they need for success including co-op and other forms of work-integrated learning.
• We also provide transnational learning activities both online with international partner institutions and through exchanges and courses offered at our Las Nubes Campus in Costa Rica and/or summer programs.
• Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we are committed to providing the talent, research and innovation to help solve societal challenges and drive positive change for the communities we serve. 

Media Contacts

Sandra McLean Senior Writer and External Communications Specialist, 91亚色
Sandramc@yorku.ca

Candice Debi
Director, Communications, City of Richmond Hill
Candice.Debi@RichmondHill.ca

Kate Davey
Communications Coordinator, Office of the Mayor
Kate.Davey@RichmondHill.ca

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With a well-earned reputation as a global technology and innovation hub, the City of Markham was the clear winner when it came to choosing a location for the first new university campus in 91亚色 Region.

Today, 91亚色鈥檚 President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, and honoured guests gathered to officially mark the grand opening of 91亚色鈥檚 Markham Campus.

With technology rich spaces and state-of-the-art equipment, Markham Campus offers students flexible learning formats, small class sizes and the opportunity to round out classroom learning with workplace experiential education.

鈥淪erving the students and meeting the needs of employers in 91亚色 Region and beyond with best-in-class educational experiences and work integrated learning opportunities is our goal. With the first full cohort of students enrolled this fall, we have turned our focus to support their academic needs and professional ambitions 鈥� to set them up for a lifetime of success,鈥� said Rhonda Lenton, president, 91亚色.

The academic programs offered at the campus are responsive to the future skills requirements of businesses in Ontario and 91亚色 Region, supported by an unparalleled commitment to access that ensures diverse learners benefit from dynamic learning spaces while they study and local job prospects when they graduate. Located in or near five provincially significant employment zones, 91亚色 Region is projected to create 15,000 jobs annually through 2030 and Markham Campus is the newest addition to the talent pipeline.

鈥�91亚色鈥檚 new Markham campus is a tremendous addition to 91亚色 Region and all of Ontario,鈥� said Premier Doug Ford. 鈥淭his campus will equip students with the skills needed to succeed in today鈥檚 economy, while supporting the growth of local industries and creating new opportunities right here in Markham. Our government is proud to support this investment in education and innovation, which will drive economic growth and help build Ontario鈥檚 workforce of the future.鈥�

In recent years, 91亚色 has grown its presence in 91亚色 Region and the City of Markham. 91亚色鈥檚 community innovation hub YSpace supports budding entrepreneurs in Markham.

The joyful occasion marks the culmination of many years of collaboration and teamwork, overcoming challenges of a global pandemic, stretched supply chain and more. The stunning new building that is Markham Campus represents significant education infrastructure in downtown Markham 鈥� already bustling with people attending the , nearby GO transit, and the , 91亚色鈥檚 new campus is already seeing keen interest from future students. 91亚色 Region is projected to have the highest growth rate in Ontario in the 18-22-year-old population, increasing by 34 per cent by 2041.

With significant financial support from 91亚色 Region, a generous donation of land from the City of Markham, a vital commitment of operational funding from the province of Ontario, and incredibly generous gifts from donors and philanthropists, Markham Campus is on a path to success.

鈥淚 am thrilled to be here with so many who have been with us on this journey, as supporters, friends, and advocates. Thank you for your continued support and helping us achieve this incredible vision for our innovative new campus,鈥� Lenton concluded.

Visit the website to learn more:

• Unique academic programs offered at Markham Campus can be found here
• More information about becoming an employer partner is available here  
• We invite prospective students & their families to the upcoming Fall Campus Day on November 16 (9:30am-1:00pm) by registering
• Join us to explore the state-of-the-art 91亚色 Markham Campus during the Community Open House on November 16 from 1-5 pm by registering

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91亚色 researchers supporting 91亚色 Region science fair this Saturday, April 6 in Richmond Hill available for interviews

April 03 2024, Toronto聽鈥�聽Improving the quality of life of Alzheimer鈥檚 patients, how artificial intelligence can help in battling wildfires and dual defense systems to tackle auto theft are some of the STEM projects young scientists will show off at the聽聽(YRSTF) this Saturday, April 6. Top projects will receive gold, silver and bronze medals and secure the honour of representing 91亚色 Region at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Ottawa this year.

This is the ninth year 91亚色 is supporting the event. More than 130 91亚色 Region science students in Grades 7 through 12 have prepared 78 projects 鈥� either an innovation or discovery. The science fair will also include an alumni panel with former YRSTF gold medalists who went on to compete nationally.

YRSTF Youth Science Canada Regional Coordinator Nathalie Rudner and 91亚色 professors Robert Tsushima (Chair, Department of Biology),  (Professor, Department of Space Engineering) and  (Professor, Department of Psychology) will be able to speak to media about the event. 

Dozens of judges, including 91亚色 professors and graduate students, will review the submissions and the gold-medal winners will move on to represent the region and compete at the national level at the . The winners will be among 500 students from across the country vying for the title of Canada鈥檚 best science fair project.

91亚色 Region District School Board and the 91亚色 Catholic District School Board are among the major sponsors of the fair, which is a partnership effort between 91亚色 Region Science and Technology Fair Organizing Committee and 91亚色. 

WHO: Grades 7 to 12 high school students from more than 20 91亚色 Region schools.
WHAT: 91亚色 Region Science and Technology Fair.
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, noon to 12:30 p.m., media sneak-peak of student projects; 3:30 to 5 p.m., community viewing of student projects. Please reach out for requests for earlier times.
WHERE: Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy, . 

91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change, and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future. 

About 91亚色

91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change, and prepare our students for success. 91亚色鈥檚 fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario鈥檚 Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

Media Contacts: Emina Gamulin, 91亚色 Media Relations and External Communications, 437-217-6362, egamulin@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2023 鈥� By signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, 91亚色 and Southlake Regional Health Centre agree to leverage their collective strengths in health care and research to address pressing challenges in its communities and beyond.

This MOU will enable them to explore mutual areas of interest and goals, opening conversations and furthering health knowledge, practice, policy and care.

鈥淐ollaboration between universities and health-care organizations is more critical than ever to feed the talent pipeline including the on-going needs for lifelong learning, facilitate groundbreaking research and innovation, and provide the best possible health care for our population,鈥� says Rhonda Lenton, president and vice-chancellor of 91亚色. 鈥淚 am delighted to continue 91亚色鈥檚 partnership with Southlake. This MOU signing will leverage 91亚色鈥檚 longstanding reputation as a leader in health-care education, while advancing our shared goals of increasing the quality and accessibility of care in 91亚色 Region and Simcoe County. Together, I am confident that we can make important advancements that improve the health outcomes, well-being, and quality of life of Ontario鈥檚 diverse and rapidly growing communities.鈥�

This collaboration spans the full spectrum of care 鈥� from infant, child and adolescent health to healthy aging and seniors鈥� care. It will usher in better care for generations by leveraging expertise in cancer research, neuroscience, and disease modelling, including diabetes, addiction, cardiovascular disease and more.

鈥淪outhlake is proud to foster an environment of innovation, growth and learning, while providing leading edge care to our communities,鈥� says Arden Krystal, president and CEO, Southlake Regional Health Centre. 鈥淭his partnership with 91亚色 will allow us to enrich care for the patients we serve, support professional development and enhance collaboration with the mutual goal of improving care delivery.鈥�

As part of the agreement, 91亚色 and Southlake will be able to partner on improving health informatics and analytics, as well as health technology to develop digital health solutions, machine learning, and diagnostic imaging collaborations.

The MOU will also allow Southlake and 91亚色 to explore professional and community development initiatives that could provide positive change for both institutions, along with the students, staff, faculty and communities they serve. This would include providing Southlake employees with learning opportunities at the University and jointly hosting community events to help raise awareness of local health concerns.

Krystal and Lenton formalized the alliance during a signing ceremony at Southlake in Newmarket, which included Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy and Southlake鈥檚 Elizabeth Ferguson, chief nursing executive and vice-president for people, interprofessional practice and patient experience.

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91亚色 to host elementary and high-school students at the 91亚色 Region science fair this Saturday, April 1 for first time since COVID-19

TORONTO, March 28, 2023 鈥� Using neural networks to detect disease, creating alternative energy sources, and improving quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities are some of the STEM projects young scientists will show off at 91亚色 during the (YRSTF) this Saturday, April 1. Top projects will receive gold, silver and bronze medals.

While this is the eighth year 91亚色 is hosting the event, this year is the first since the COVID-19 pandemic started that the students will be back on campus.

Professor , co-lead organizer of the YRSTF@91亚色 partnership, YRSTF Youth Science Canada Regional Coordinator Nathalie Rudner and participating students are available for media interviews.

More than 100 91亚色 Region science students in grades 7 through 12 have prepared 63 projects 鈥� either an innovation or discovery. This year sees more senior projects than usual, and many returning silver and bronze medalists, with many students showing off new apps this year. The science fair will also include an activity 鈥� Science Adventures with 91亚色 scientists.

The projects fit into eight categories: agriculture, food and fisheries, curiosity and ingenuity, digital technology, disease and illness, energy, environment and climate change, health and wellness and natural resources.

Dozens of judges,  including 91亚色 professors and PhD candidates, will review the submissions and the gold-medal winners will move on to represent the region and compete at the national level at the . The winners will be among 500 students from across the country vying for the title of Canada鈥檚 best science fair project.

91亚色 Region District School Board and the 91亚色 Catholic District School Board are among the major sponsors of the fair, which is a partnership effort between 91亚色 and the 91亚色 Region Science and Technology Fair Organizing Committee.

WHO: Grades 7 to 12 high school students from more than 20 91亚色 Region schools.

WHAT: 91亚色 Region Science and Technology Fair.

WHEN: Saturday, April 1, noon to 12:30 p.m. media sneak-peak of student projects; 3:30 to 5 p.m., community viewing of student projects.

WHERE: 100 91亚色 Blvd Keele campus. Please reach out for requests for earlier times.

About 91亚色

91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change, and prepare our students for success. 91亚色鈥檚 fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario鈥檚 Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

Media Contacts: Emina Gamulin, 91亚色 Media Relations and External Communications, 437-217-6362, egamulin@yorku.ca

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MARKHAM, ON, Feb. 1, 2023 鈥� Today, President and Vice-Chancellor of 91亚色, Rhonda Lenton, together with dignitaries, University leadership, local community members and philanthropists, marked an important phase in the building of its new Markham Campus with a 鈥榯opping-off ceremony鈥� and the announcement of a $5-million donation toward capital construction costs from Metropia, presented by Howard Sokolowski, a 91亚色 alumnus and the company鈥檚 founder and CEO.

The milestone was recognized with a ceremonial signing of the final beam attended by local dignitaries, University leadership and community members. The final structural I-beam was then lifted and placed by a crane 鈥� completing the building鈥檚 frame. 

Coupled with curtainwall installation up to the fifth level and the completion of the concrete structure, this final beam placement means that interior work to support the campus鈥檚 academic programs and research grounded in core themes of technology and entrepreneurship can progress.

The $5-million donation from Metropia and Howard Sokolowski, a 91亚色 alumnus, will go toward the capital construction costs of the campus. In honour of this generous gift, the student success centre on the first and second floors of the new building will be named the Metropia Student Success Centre.

The Metropia Student Success Centre will be a dynamic and central hub for all student supports and services at Markham Campus. The suite will include the student success and academic advising office, an interfaith centre, multipurpose wellness studio and spaces for academic success, mentoring, counselling and student life. It will also feature areas for student organizations, including student government and clubs, to collaborate and plan events on campus and within the community.

The high-tech, research-intensive campus will embed 91亚色 in the heart of one of the most diverse and dynamic urban communities in the province and country, while supporting research and academic programs that reflect the local economy 鈥� offering opportunities for students, faculty and staff to collaborate directly with employers, startups and community partners with a shared commitment to right the future.

Together with YSpace, the Markham Small Business Centre, the City鈥檚 Economic Development initiatives, and technology companies already based in Markham, this new campus will help foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Markham and the Regional Municipality of 91亚色. It will also attract more skilled, diverse talent to study, work and settle in Markham, further growing the city as a forward-thinking community and a leading technology and innovation hub.

Markham Campus is set to open in Spring 2024. To learn more, visit yorku.ca/markham

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鈥�91亚色鈥檚 mission as a progressive and modern university is to drive positive change through the transformative power of 21st century learning, research and innovation, and strong partnerships to enhance the well-being of the communities we serve. Markham Campus will be helping 91亚色 do just that.鈥� 

- Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, 91亚色

鈥淚 was a student at 91亚色 50 years ago, when it was an emerging institution in North 91亚色. Since then, 91亚色 has grown into an internationally recognized university, and I am so proud to be a part of 91亚色鈥檚 further expansion with a campus in the heart of Markham. Markham鈥檚 city centre is a thriving, rapidly growing neighbourhood that is a perfect match for 91亚色鈥檚 entrepreneurial spirit and curriculum. I care deeply about this community and institution and am so excited to see this project progressing towards opening day.鈥�

- Howard Sokolowski, Founder and CEO, Metropia

鈥淢arkham Campus is more than a building. It is a tunnel of raw hope and opportunity for the city, the region and ultimately the province and country. The final beam placed on top of the building structure today is the capstone that advances this campus to be a beacon of positive change.鈥�

- Gordon Binsted, Deputy Provost, 91亚色 Markham Campus

鈥淭he City of Markham congratulates 91亚色 on this latest milestone, an important next step in realizing our dream of a post-secondary institution in Markham. The new campus will complement our growing downtown with its beautifully designed architecture and inviting entrance. We look forward to the official opening in 2024.鈥�

- Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of Markham

鈥淎ttracting high-quality post-secondary opportunities has been a long-standing priority for 91亚色 Regional Council and is a key goal in our Economic Development Action Plan. As we celebrate the completion of the 91亚色 Markham Campus structure and Regional Council鈥檚 $25-million capital investment in this project, we look forward to welcoming students to the City of Markham and creating new opportunities for research, innovation and business growth.鈥�

- Wayne Emmerson, Chairman and CEO, Regional Municipality of 91亚色

"Congratulations 91亚色 on reaching this significant milestone and for bringing the community, private sector and all levels of government together to support this important project. The new Markham Campus will not only serve as a physical building that provides a space for learning, but also as a foundation for knowledge and lifelong success. Together, we are creating opportunity for the people of 91亚色 Region, giving students access to the best learning environment possible, where they can prepare for their careers and the jobs of the future."

- Hon. Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities

"I am grateful that 91亚色 has chosen Unionville, which is not only well-connected to Toronto but also embraces some vibrant and diverse communities. The 91亚色 Markham Campus will be the first publicly assisted university in the 91亚色 Region. By choosing Unionville and the 91亚色 Region, I have no doubt the university will be rewarded by the many talents in our strong business and tech clusters here. I can't wait to see the positive impact of the new Markham Campus for generations to come."

-    Billy Pang, MPP, Markham - Unionville

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Media Contact:
Kayla Lewis, News Manager & Deputy Spokesperson at lewiskay@yorku.ca or 416.452.0282

91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

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NEWMARKET, ON 鈥� Sept. 14, 2022 鈥� Today, 91亚色 President Rhonda Lenton and Newmarket Mayor John Taylor signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 鈥� a clear commitment to advance shared goals and create positive change in Newmarket.

The signing ceremony was held in the Town of Newmarket Council Chambers and marks the beginning of an exciting, collaborative approach that will strengthen the relationship between Newmarket and 91亚色.

鈥淲e are pleased to partner with the Town of Newmarket to develop sustainable, equitable and prosperous opportunities that will enhance and enrich our communities and drive positive change,鈥� said Rhonda Lenton, president and vice-chancellor. 鈥淏y collaborating together on innovative programming, diverse experiential learning opportunities, and cutting-edge research, we are enriching the student living experience, building the next generation of future leaders and strengthening our impact on the global problems affecting our local communities.鈥�

鈥淣ewmarket's success is tied to the strength of our partnerships. Newmarket has a history of working with 91亚色 on a variety of social and economic initiatives,鈥� said Newmarket Mayor John Taylor. 鈥淭he agreement signed today formalizes our partnership and creates a framework to accelerate and expand the ways we work together and bring more benefits to the community. I'm excited to expand our partnership and its potential to make Newmarket even better.鈥�

The MOU is a five-year agreement that highlights three main areas of focus:

• Exploring new opportunities for Newmarket to host 91亚色 programs, and/or to develop programming
• Experiential learning opportunities at the Town of Newmarket for 91亚色 students in areas of importance like Public Policy Administration and Law, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Law, Glendon Interpretation Program, Engineering and Technology and more.
• Collaboration on research, capstone projects, professional development and/or community education opportunities between the Town of Newmarket and 91亚色 faculty including but not limited to:
  • Executive Education opportunities for Town StaffAdvancing the Town鈥檚 Smart City goals
  • Supporting the Town鈥檚 needs related to transportation and traffic
  • Supporting the Town鈥檚 goals related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Advancing the Town鈥檚 environmental and sustainability goals

About 91亚色:

91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

About the Town of Newmarket:

The Town of Newmarket is a thriving community in 91亚色 Region, just north of Toronto. It is home to over 90,000 residents, over 41,000 local jobs, great restaurants, a regional healthcare facility and much more. Newmarket is consistently named one of Canada鈥檚 most dynamic, diverse and desirable places to live and work. The Town is also widely considered a progressive place committed to collaboration, creativity, environmental initiatives and innovation. For more information visit

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91亚色 Media Relations: media@yorku.ca

Corporate Communications, Town of Newmarket, 905-953-5300 ext. 2040 or corporatecommunications@newmarket.ca

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Hub supports entrepreneurship, economic growth in Georgina and East Gwillimbury

TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2022 鈥� In partnership with the Towns of Georgina and East Gwillimbury, 91亚色 is pleased to officially open a new  location in northern 91亚色 Region 鈥� supporting local start-ups and existing businesses during the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From left to right: Town of Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk, Minister Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation and Francophone Affairs and 91亚色-Simcoe MPP, Town of East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson, 91亚色鈥檚 Vice-President Research & Innovation Amir Asif, local entrepreneur Amanda Gordon, 91亚色-Simcoe MP Scot Davidson, and Economic Development Manager of Georgina Karyn Stone.

, the new YSpace Georgina Business Incubator/Accelerator Hub located at 1 Market St. in Sutton, Ont., offers computer access, internet, video conferencing solutions, photography tools for e-commerce and online content creation, collaboration spaces, programming support, and business community resources. It offers both in-person and virtual learning opportunities to allow for collaboration with other business owners and create connections with mentors.

鈥淏y leveraging the success of YSpace鈥檚 programs and making customized resources available to the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury, 91亚色 is facilitating entrepreneurship and business acceleration in northern 91亚色 Region,鈥� says 91亚色鈥檚 Vice-President Research and Innovation Amir Asif. 鈥淲e look forward to further strengthening this partnership and witnessing the ideas that participating entrepreneurs bring to life 鈥� contributing to the region鈥檚 knowledge-based economy and creating positive change in their communities and beyond.鈥�

鈥�I am extremely excited about our partnership with 91亚色鈥檚 YSpace and the Town of East Gwillimbury on the expansion of YSpace programming into northern 91亚色 Region,鈥� says Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk. 鈥淭he YSpace Georgina Business Incubator/Accelerator space will help remove the barriers to entrepreneurship and business acceleration in rural communities. It will provide the tools and support to help advance those existing businesses and to encourage the creation of new ones.鈥�

鈥淓ntrepreneurship and business development are key factors in building complete communities," says East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson. "Through this partnership, our local business communities will have access to the necessary tools and training opportunities that will assist them with creating and advancing their business. I look forward to the future of this partnership and continuing to help local businesses succeed in East Gwillimbury and Georgina."

Amanda Gordon, Founder of Cloverhill flowers and former YSpace program participant, talks about how the program was critical in supporting the growth of her small business.

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About 91亚色:

91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

About Town of Georgina:

Georgina is located on Lake Simcoe, the largest inland lake in southern Ontario, excluding the Great Lakes. Only one-hour drive north of Toronto, the Town is a desired destination for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities all year long. Many describe the Town as a community of communities, each one rich in history with a wealth of recreational activities and attractions. The Town is home to Sibbald Point Provincial Park, Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts, 91亚色 Region鈥檚 Adventure Headquarters 鈥� the ROC and is one of the top fishing destinations in Ontario.

About Town of East Gwillimbury:

The Town of East Gwillimbury is Canada鈥檚 fastest growing municipality (with more than 5,000 residents) according to 2021 Census Canada data. The Town provides several programs and services to approximately 36,000 residents, while maintaining more than 80 percent of its green space. To learn more about the Town, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca.

Media Contacts:

Kayla Lewis, 91亚色, 416-455-4710, lewiskay@yorku.ca

Tanya Thompson, Town of Georgina, 905-476-4305, ext. 2446, tathompson@georgina.ca

Meeta Gandhi, Town of East Gwillimbury, 905-478-4283, ext. 3854, mgandhi@eastgwillimbury.ca

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