The future of higher education in York Region
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 York Region.
On November 4, York University president Rhonda Lenton welcomed Premier Doug Ford and other dignitaries to the official grand opening of the university’s Markham Campus.
With technology-rich spaces and state-of-the-art equipment, the campus offers students flexible learning formats, small class sizes, and the opportunity to round out classroom learning with workplace experiential education.
“Serving the students and meeting the needs of employers in York Region and beyond with best-in-class educational experiences and work-integrated learning opportunities is our goal,” Lenton said. “With the first full cohort of students enrolled this fall, we have turned our focus to support their academic needs and professional ambitions – to set them up for a lifetime of success.”
The academic programs offered at the campus are responsive to the future skills requirements of businesses in York Region and all of Ontario.
“This campus will equip students with the skills needed to succeed in today’s economy, while supporting the growth of local industries and creating new opportunities right here in Markham,” Ford said. “Our government is proud to support this investment in education and innovation, which will drive economic growth and help build Ontario’s workforce of the future.”
York University has grown its presence in York Region, and its community innovation hub, YSpace, supports budding entrepreneurs.
With significant financial support from York 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.
Visit yorku.ca/markham for more information.
Photo (l-r): Premier Doug Ford, York University president Rhonda Lenton and Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti at the recent York University Markham Campus official grand opening.