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Yorkville University Celebrates First Autumn Convocation in New Brunswick

November 24, 2025

Yorkville University marked a new milestone last month, hosting its first-ever autumn convocation ceremonies in New Brunswick. Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, Yorkville’s President and Vice Chancellor, kicked off the pair of ceremonies at the Fredericton Convention Centre by recognizing the significance of the occasion. “I’m delighted to be with all of you here today as … Read more

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Student Stories

Yorkville University and Toronto Film School Announce New Members of Indigenous Students Advisory Council

. Yorkville University and Toronto Film School are proud to announce the newest members of the Indigenous Students Advisory Council…

Alumni Success

Guest Blog | Moira Madamombe on her Journey from MACP Grad to Clinical Counsellor and Healthcare Innovator

. My journey since graduating from Yorkville University has been one of growth, purpose, and innovation. The education and training…

BID

BID Students Explore Neurodiversity and Sensory Design with Design Insights & Haworth

Design Insights recently hosted an inspiring Continuing Education Unit (CEU) presentation in collaboration with Haworth entitled Understanding Neurodiversity: Supporting Sensory…

MACP

Exploring Mental Health in High Performance: Insights from Yorkville University’s Practice Forum

Yorkville University recently hosted the second session in its The Practice Forum series, bringing together academic and clinical perspectives to…

Alumni Success

Leading with Purpose | Celebrating Yorkville University Women this International Women’s Day

. At Yorkville University, we recognize that transformative leadership comes from those who combine vision with resilience, innovation with integrity….

Alumni Success

Black History Month Showcase | Revisiting the Amazing Achievements of our Yorkville Community

Each February, Canadians come together to celebrate Black History Month – a time to recognize the profound contributions, achievements, resilience,…

DCP Online

Yorkville University and Abacus Data Identify Social Media and Youth Unemployment as Top Threats to Canadian Youth Mental Health

Opinion polls report dramatic increases in anxiety and depression symptoms over past three years TORONTO, ON, January 16, 2026 –…

MED

From the Field to the Classroom | Suzan Philippe’s MED Journey of Transformation

After 35 years working in a male-dominated industry, Suzan Philippe made a decision that would change the trajectory of her…

MACP

AI, Ethics & the Future of Therapy | Yorkville’s Inaugural ‘Practice Forum’ with Candice Alder

Yorkville University recently marked an important milestone with the launch of The Practice Forum – a new professional learning series…

Alumni Success

Embark on inspiring journeys with Yorkville University graduates as they share their successes, challenges, and the impact of their education in our Alumni Stories series.

Alumni Success

Guest Blog | Moira Madamombe on her Journey from MACP Grad to Clinical Counsellor and Healthcare Innovator

. My journey since graduating from Yorkville University has been one of growth, purpose, and innovation. The education and training…

Alumni Success

Leading with Purpose | Celebrating Yorkville University Women this International Women’s Day

. At Yorkville University, we recognize that transformative leadership comes from those who combine vision with resilience, innovation with integrity….

Alumni Success

Black History Month Showcase | Revisiting the Amazing Achievements of our Yorkville Community

Each February, Canadians come together to celebrate Black History Month – a time to recognize the profound contributions, achievements, resilience,…

Alumni Success

Yorkville University Celebrates First Autumn Convocation in New Brunswick

Yorkville University marked a new milestone last month, hosting its first-ever autumn convocation ceremonies in New Brunswick. Dr. Julia Christensen…

Alumni Success

From Medic to Healer | How MACP Alum Martin Gendron Uses Equine Therapy to Help Fellow Veterans Find Peace

When Martin Gendron joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2003, he was seeking stability and purpose. What he found was…

Alumni Success

BID Grad Stacy-Ann Matthews’ ‘The Collective Sample X Sneaker Hub’ Bridges Culture, Commerce, and Connection

For Bachelor of Interior Design graduate Stacy-Ann Matthews, sneaker culture is more than a fashion statement – it’s a global…

Alumni Success

It’s a Family Affair: Shawn and Ethan Coolen’s Shared Journey to Becoming Therapists

When Shawn Coolen returned to university in his mid-40s, what he needed wasn’t just a career change, it was a…

Alumni Success

BCA Grad Michael Carson Launches Multi-Platform Adventure ‘The Realm’

Yorkville University’s Michael Carson has transformed a simple car game he created to entertain his kids during COVID into The…

Alumni Success

Student Graduation Speaker Q&A | Hetti-Marie Manu, Master of Education

Next month in New Brunswick, Hetti-Marie Manu will take the stage at the Fredericton Convention Centre to serve as Student…

Behavioural Sciences

Embark on inspiring journeys with Yorkville University graduates as they share their successes, challenges, and the impact of their education in our Alumni Stories series.

Alumni Success

Guest Blog | Moira Madamombe on her Journey from MACP Grad to Clinical Counsellor and Healthcare Innovator

. My journey since graduating from Yorkville University has been one of growth, purpose, and innovation. The education and training…

MACP

Exploring Mental Health in High Performance: Insights from Yorkville University’s Practice Forum

Yorkville University recently hosted the second session in its The Practice Forum series, bringing together academic and clinical perspectives to…

DCP Online

Yorkville University and Abacus Data Identify Social Media and Youth Unemployment as Top Threats to Canadian Youth Mental Health

Opinion polls report dramatic increases in anxiety and depression symptoms over past three years TORONTO, ON, January 16, 2026 –…

MACP

AI, Ethics & the Future of Therapy | Yorkville’s Inaugural ‘Practice Forum’ with Candice Alder

Yorkville University recently marked an important milestone with the launch of The Practice Forum – a new professional learning series…

Alumni Success

Yorkville University Celebrates First Autumn Convocation in New Brunswick

Yorkville University marked a new milestone last month, hosting its first-ever autumn convocation ceremonies in New Brunswick. Dr. Julia Christensen…

MACP

Guest Article | Dr. Rahul Jain on Holding Steady Through the Winter Blues: Supporting Emotional Balance in a Learning Community

Every year, as the weather shifts and daylight fades, I find myself reflecting on how these changes quietly influence our…

Alumni Success

From Medic to Healer | How MACP Alum Martin Gendron Uses Equine Therapy to Help Fellow Veterans Find Peace

When Martin Gendron joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2003, he was seeking stability and purpose. What he found was…

MACP

How to Become a Therapist in Canada: Step-by-Step Guide 

Canada’s mental health crisis is no longer a pandemic phenomenon; it’s a sustained workforce emergency. More than 5 million Canadians…

MACP

Finding Purpose Through Compassion | Meet Student Graduation Speaker Daveena Sangha

Helping others has always come naturally to Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology graduate Daveena Sangha. A first-generation Canadian and…

Business

Stay ahead in the dynamic world of business with our blog, offering valuable perspectives, industry trends, and success stories to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit.

BBA On Campus

Yorkville University Enhances Commitment to Responsible Management Education as New PRME Signatory

Toronto, ON, December 1, 2025 – Yorkville University is proud to announce that it has become a Signatory Member of Principles…

BBA On Campus

The 7 Most Crucial Accounting Skills in 2025

Accounting is a multi-faceted discipline that demands a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and effective communication. Financial acumen…

BBA On Campus

Yorkville University Launches the Canada’s Future Leaders Bursary to Propel the Next Generation of Changemakers

Toronto, ON, October 23, 2025 – Yorkville University is proud to announce the launch of the Canada’s Future Leaders Bursary…

BBA On Campus

Yorkville University Welcomes Dr. Oluchi Oti as New Dean of Business for its Ontario Campus

Yorkville University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Oluchi Oti as Dean of Business for its Ontario campus….

BBA On Campus

BBA Professor Dr. Adnan ul Haque Publishes Sixth Text with Help From Yorkville Faculty & Students

New Book Explores Entrepreneurship Through Fresh Perspectives on Gender, Geopolitical Trends & the Social Environment Bachelor of Business Administration professor…

BBA On Campus

Meet Biwash Gurung | Student Graduation Speaker for Yorkville’s 2025 Convocation in New Westminster

When Biwash Gurung made the life-changing decision to move from India to Canada in pursuit of higher education, he was…

BBA On Campus

Guest Article | Reggie Waterman on BBA Degrees in the Age of AI and Automation

We’ve all heard the historic references back in the day, “The machines are taking over!” thanks to the old Terminator…

BBA On Campus

Yorkville University’s 2025 Ontario Graduates Encouraged to Lead with Impact and Resilience

“True success is about creating impact, inspiring those around you, and leaving things better than you found them.” It was…

BBA On Campus

Against All Odds | Ava Joharian’s Inspiring Story of Triumph from Iran to Yorkville’s Graduation Stage

When Ava Joharian was still just a little girl dreaming of a brighter future for herself in Iran, she began…

Education

Navigate the evolving landscape of education with our insightful blog, featuring discussions on teaching methodologies, educational trends, and the transformative power of learning.

MED

From the Field to the Classroom | Suzan Philippe’s MED Journey of Transformation

After 35 years working in a male-dominated industry, Suzan Philippe made a decision that would change the trajectory of her…

MECP

Yorkville University Announces New Partnership with the Ontario Principals’ Council

MOU strengthens professional learning pathways and expands access to graduate education for school leaders across Ontario Fredericton, NB, December 2,…

Faculty News

Yorkville U’s Dr. Doris MacKinnon Wins CHA’s Indigenous History Book Prize for ‘Métis Matriarchs’

Yorkville University’s Dr. Doris MacKinnon has been awarded the Canadian Historical Association (CHA)’s Indigenous History Book Prize for her latest…

BBA Online

Guest Article | Reggie Waterman on How Yorkville Graduations Are Built Different

Last week, I had the honour of attending my very first Yorkville University graduation in Fredericton, New Brunswick—for the MACP,…

BBA Online

Online Classes of 2024 & 2025 Feted at Yorkville University’s New Brunswick Graduation Ceremonies

Nearly 750 newly minted Yorkville University alumni converged in New Brunswick recently to walk the stage and toss their caps…

Alumni Success

Student Graduation Speaker Q&A | Hetti-Marie Manu, Master of Education

Next month in New Brunswick, Hetti-Marie Manu will take the stage at the Fredericton Convention Centre to serve as Student…

Alumni Success

Breaking Barriers | BBA & MED Alum Ruth-Anne Boyd Achieves Dream of Becoming Professor at Yorkville

When Ruth-Anne Boyd turned 50, she made the gutsy decision to take her lifelong goal of becoming a professor off…

Alumni Success

Transformative Art and Leadership: Herman Mejia’s Master of Education Story

“Art is not a commodity and it’s not a luxury; it is a human necessity. We must have art. It…

Alumni Success

Yorkville U Celebrates Graduation of 3,000+ Online Students at Trio of Ceremonies in Fredericton

Yorkville University recently celebrated the accomplishments of more than 3,000 online graduates during a trio of convocation ceremonies in New…

Interior Design

Discover the art and science of interior design through our blog, where industry experts and faculty share insights, trends, and inspiration to transform spaces into captivating environments.

BID

BID Students Explore Neurodiversity and Sensory Design with Design Insights & Haworth

Design Insights recently hosted an inspiring Continuing Education Unit (CEU) presentation in collaboration with Haworth entitled Understanding Neurodiversity: Supporting Sensory…

Alumni Success

BID Grad Stacy-Ann Matthews’ ‘The Collective Sample X Sneaker Hub’ Bridges Culture, Commerce, and Connection

For Bachelor of Interior Design graduate Stacy-Ann Matthews, sneaker culture is more than a fashion statement – it’s a global…

BID

From Loneliness to Solitude | BID Graduate Irina Alturmessova Showcases The Art of Void

For Yorkville University Bachelor of Interior Design graduate Irina Alturmessova, the concept of loneliness isn’t something to fear or fix….

BID

BID Student Noora Aziz Displays Award-Winning Autism Support Centre Design at Grad Showcase

Bachelor of Interior Design student Noora Aziz is preparing to leave Yorkville University with more than just a degree in…

BID

Celebrated Interior Designer Michael London Inspires Yorkville Students with Design Journey

Yorkville University recently welcomed acclaimed interior designer Michael London to its Steeles Campus, where he shared his design journey and…

BID

Yorkville BID Students Recognized Nationally at IDC Innovation in Design Competition

. A trio of Yorkville University students were recently recognized by the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) with 2025 Innovation…

BID

Guest Article | Reggie Waterman Tackles the Question “Will AI Replace Interior Designers?”

“AI can create floor plans and generate 3D mock-ups – but can it understand how a space makes you feel?”…

Alumni Success

Guest Article | Nathalia Hara on Finding Her Voice Through Design

From Immigrant Mother to Award-Winning Designer When I found out I had won the Best New Designer of Ontario 2025…

Associate of Arts

Yorkville University Celebrates Inaugural Recipients of the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence

. Yorkville University recently announced the four inaugural recipients of the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence – an annual award…

Arts

Dive into the realm of creativity with our Creative Arts blog, celebrating artistic expression, exploring trends, and showcasing the versatility of Yorkville University’s BCA program.

BCA

BCA Grad Brings Championship Design to Blue Jays’ Historic Postseason Run

When the Toronto Blue Jays take the field in pursuit of the 2025 World Series championship, they’re backed by more…

Alumni Success

BCA Grad Michael Carson Launches Multi-Platform Adventure ‘The Realm’

Yorkville University’s Michael Carson has transformed a simple car game he created to entertain his kids during COVID into The…

BCA

BCA Student Saelym DeGrandpré Advances in Prestigious Pow Wow Pitch Competition

Bachelor of Creative Arts student Saelym DeGrandpré has been selected as a 2025 Semi-Finalist for the Pow Wow Pitch competition. Now celebrating…

BBA On Campus

Yorkville University’s 2025 Ontario Graduates Encouraged to Lead with Impact and Resilience

“True success is about creating impact, inspiring those around you, and leaving things better than you found them.” It was…

BCA

BCA Student Olivia Bevacqua Designs Show-Stopping Suit for BBNO$’s Toronto Concert

Graduating Bachelor of Creative Arts student and aspiring fashion designer Olivia Bevacqua recently had one of her creations modelled on…

Alumni Success

January Showcase | Amazing YU Faculty, Alumni and Student Accomplishments

At Yorkville University, we’re proud of the accomplishments of all our faculty, students and alumni, both inside and outside of…

Alumni Success

BCA Alum William Gauthier Ends 2024 on a Triple High: Graduation, Studio Launch, and New Short Film

Class of 2024 Yorkville University grad William Gauthier ended the year on not one, but a trio of high notes – graduating from the Bachelor…

Alumni Success

Healing Through Art: BCA Grads Rojin Hamid and Krista Barr Publish Innovative Colouring Book

Class of 2024 Bachelor of Creative Arts grads Rojin Hamid and Krista Barr recently published their joint Yorkville University thesis project, Creative Catharsis: A Colouring Book Inspired by…

Alumni Success

Bachelor of Creative Arts Student Franklin Briceño Making Waves with Viral Music Videos

Yorkville University’s Franklin Briceño is already being touted as “Toronto’s Next BIG Director” – a title the Bachelor of Creative Arts student is determined to…

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Student Stories

Yorkville University and Toronto Film School Announce New Members of Indigenous Students Advisory Council

. Yorkville University and Toronto Film School are proud to announce the newest members of the Indigenous Students Advisory Council…

Alumni Success

Guest Blog | Moira Madamombe on her Journey from MACP Grad to Clinical Counsellor and Healthcare Innovator

. My journey since graduating from Yorkville University has been one of growth, purpose, and innovation. The education and training…

BID

BID Students Explore Neurodiversity and Sensory Design with Design Insights & Haworth

Design Insights recently hosted an inspiring Continuing Education Unit (CEU) presentation in collaboration with Haworth entitled Understanding Neurodiversity: Supporting Sensory…

MACP

Exploring Mental Health in High Performance: Insights from Yorkville University’s Practice Forum

Yorkville University recently hosted the second session in its The Practice Forum series, bringing together academic and clinical perspectives to…

Alumni Success

Leading with Purpose | Celebrating Yorkville University Women this International Women’s Day

. At Yorkville University, we recognize that transformative leadership comes from those who combine vision with resilience, innovation with integrity….

Alumni Success