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Turning Passion into Practice | MACP Grad Ali Woods on Starting Better Life Therapy and Publishing Her First Book

Since graduating from Yorkville University’s Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) program in April 2023, Ali Woods has hit the ground running – opening her own therapy practice, Better Life Therapy, and publishing her first book, It’s What’s On The Inside That Matters. The London, Ontario-based therapist’s journey to success was anything but conventional, rather full of twists and turns that …

Yorkville & TFS Grads Shine in Alexander Carson’s ‘Alberta Number One’ at International Film Festivals

Alexander Carson celebrated his latest film, Alberta Number One – a road movie that boasts a handful of Yorkville University and Toronto Film School grads in its closing credits – at two festival premieres last month. Directed and produced by Carson, who also serves as the Associate Chair of the Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) program at Yorkville, the 83-minute feature marked both …

Yorkville University and Canadian College of Performing Arts Forge Exciting New Pathways for Creative Talent

TORONTO, ON, October 28, 2024 – Yorkville University and the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) are excited to announce a new articulation agreement between both institutions, opening up a world of opportunities for aspiring creative professionals. This dynamic new partnership is set to significantly enhance the educational journey for CCPA graduates, offering them a streamlined path to earning …

Yorkville University and Toronto Film School Reimagine the Student Experience with Anthology

TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 17, 2024 – Yorkville University and Toronto Film School are transforming the student experience with help from a new partnership with leading educational technology company, Anthology. As longtime champions of a student-first mission, both Yorkville and TFS are committed to ensuring the individual needs and aspirations of our learners are prioritized at every step. This …

BID Students Shine at IDC Awards with Innovative Design Projects

Two students in Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Interior Design program were recently recognized with the Interior Designers of Canada’s (IDC) Innovation in Design Thinking: Student Competition Award. Class of 2024 graduate Andrea Clayton received an Award of Excellence for her thesis project, ‘Esse – Celebrating Stories and the Circularity of Life’, while current student Irina Alturmessova received an Honorable Mention for …

BCA Alumni Pursue Master’s Degrees at Top Institutions

A trio of recent Yorkville University grads have parlayed their Bachelor of Creative Arts degrees into post-graduate studies this fall. Class of 2024 alums Rhys Whitham and Yilu Zhu are now headed to York University and the University of Birmingham, respectively, to pursue their Master’s degrees, while Class of 2023 grad Tyler Salerno will be continuing her educational journey …

September 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 the classroom – be it winning prestigious awards, being invited to participate in exclusive programs, or completing passion projects. Here are some of the good news stories about Yorkville University’s talented community that we’d like …

YU’s Dr. Oluchi Oti Named One of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch of 2024

Dr. Oluchi Oti, Program Chair of Yorkville’s Project Management program at Algoma, was recently selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch of 2024. Organized by Canada International Black Women Excellence (CIBWE), the prestigious recognition honours the outstanding achievements and rise of Black women across various fields, including entrepreneurship, community leadership, sports, corporate sectors, media, …

BCA Grad Rami Khan Accepted into Reelworld’s Emerging 20 Program

Class of 2024 Bachelor of Creative Arts graduate Rami Khan was recently chosen to participate in Reelworld Screen Institute’s Emerging 20 Program. The program, which is tailored to support screenwriters develop their first feature film, sees candidates taken through a part-time, 6-month program to polish their screenplays into a final draft, wrapping in September with one-on-one pitch sessions designed to hone …

BCA Student Olivia-Autumn Rennie Wraps Filming on ‘Lights, Camera, and a Call to Action’

Bachelor of Creative Arts student Olivia-Autumn Rennie recently wrapped shooting on a documentary project that fuses her twin passions for filmmaking and disability advocacy.Lights, Camera, and a Call to Action is a documentary short that the 3rd year MD-PhD student made in hopes of challenging stereotypes surrounding disability by exploring the work of three artists – a theatre artist, a …

Is Yorkville University Accredited? A Breakdown of Our Approvals and Accreditations

Marco Frias

Specific programs at Yorkville University receive designations or consent in the provinces it is offered in, which includes government approvals across the three Canadian provinces in which we operate. Our numerous program-specific accreditations showcase our commitment to quality education and ties to employment. This blog post provides a detailed overview of our specific approvals and …

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 enriches your experiences as a human. And public art is so important, because it breaks the mold and tells a unique story about that city, that place.” Herman Mejia, a 2023 graduate of Yorkville’s Master …