York U in the news: Black women in sports, Canadian sugar’s sordid history and more

Markham Real Estate Conference Set to Offer Valuable Insights and Networking Opportunities for Investors and Professionals
York University Markham Campus was mentioned in Yahoo! Finance March 16.

Growing number of Black women in basketball leadership roles provides renewed optimism
Christa Eniojukan, the head coach of women’s basketball at York University, was mentioned in CBC News March 15.

Flair Airlines likely battling to survive, experts say, but airline says it’s ‘here to stay’
Fred Lazar, an associate professor of economics at the Schulich School of Business at York University, was quoted in the Peterborough Examiner March 16.

York welcomes Mike Layton as chief sustainability officer
Mike Layton, inaugural chief sustainability officer at York University, was featured in Education News Canada March 16.

Indigenous-led choir for newcomers in B.C. helps break barriers
Yvonne Su, an assistant professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University, was quoted in Global News March 16.

How Big Is a Proton? Neutrinos Weigh In
Tejin Cai, a postdoctoral research associate at York University, was featured in Scientific American March 16.

Uncovering the violent history of the Canadian sugar industry
Mona Oikawa, a professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University, was mentioned in Yahoo! News Canada March 16.

Government of Canada announces $38.3M research investment to support brain health
Tamara Daly, a professor of health policy and equity at York University, was quoted in Global Affairs Canada (Government of Canada) March 16.

Integrity commissioner prepping witness summonses in Greenbelt probe
Ian Stedman, an assistant professor at the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, was quoted in Burlington Today March 16.

Insect Farming Is Booming. But Is It Cruel?
Kristin Andrews, a professor of philosophy at York University, was featured in WIRED March 16.

From celebrities to presidents, what makes a good public apology?
Alice C. MacLachlan, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, was quoted in Scripps News March 15.

York students win top prizes at Ontario Japanese Speech Contest
York University was featured in Education News Canada March 16.

They had families, worked hard and grew old. Now they face their final years in poverty. Why are we failing older women in Canada?
Distinguished Research Professor Pat Armstrong, of the Department of Sociology at York University, was quoted in the Toronto Star March 16.

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