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York University student Jason Ho-Shue, plus many former students and alumni, were mentioned in the Toronto Star July 21. Read full story.

Perfectionism can become a vicious cycle in families
York University Professor Gordon Flett was quoted in The Atlantic July 19. Read full story.

From the profound to the profane, the Quarantine Hotline captures pandemic thoughts that are rarely spoken aloud
York University Professor Robert T. Muller was quoted in the Globe and Mail July 18. Read full story.

Beach volleyball threads through Melissa Humana-Paredes’ bond with father
York University alumna Melissa Humana-Paredes was profiled on cbc.ca July 17. Read full story.

Sluggish wildfire evacuation orders are resulting in needless deaths
An op-ed co-written by York University Adjunct Professor Glenn McGillivray was published in the Globe and Mail July 19. Read full story.

Why is China falling behind on breakthrough innovation?
An op-ed by York University Professor Qiang Zha was published in University World News July 17. Read full story.

Fans worried about COVID-19 should sit out Roughriders home opener: microbiologist
York University Professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra was quoted in CBC News July 21. Read full story.

DNA pulled from thin air identifies nearby animals
York University Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted in Science July 20. Read full story.

Why people’s faces look different under their masks than you expect
York University Professor Erez Freud was quoted in Vice July 21. Read full story.

About 230,000 new jobs have just been created – here’s how to find the one that’s right for you
York University alumna Arsheen Virani was quoted in the Toronto Star July 20. Read full story.

Weekly dance training can help slow Parkinson’s progression, study finds
York University Professor Joseph DeSouza was quoted in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News July 19. Read full story.

Sudbury artist captures New Zealand in photos
York University alumna Kathy Browning was profiled in the Sault Star July 19. Read full story.

Life on Mars: NASA’s Curiosity rover detects methane gas on Mars, a sign of life on Mars!
York University Professor John Moores was mentioned in the Press Stories July 19. Read full story.

Announcements – July 19, 2021
Susan Dion, York University’s inaugural associate vice-president of Indigenous initiatives, was mentioned in University Affairs July 19. Read full story.

Dakas: As service to humanity beckons…
Osgoode Hall Law School Visiting Professor C.J. Dakas was mentioned in Blueprint July 18. Read full story.

Pandemic not slowing down high school runner Erik Unger
York University was mentioned in the Peterborough Examiner July 19. Read full story.

Adam Zivo: U of T faculty association targets ‘powerful Zionist minority’ in temper tantrum over hiring scandal
York University was mentioned in the National Post July 19. Read full story.