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AMPD alumnus named 2026–27 Artist in Residence at the Jackman Humanities Institute
Clint Enns (MA ’13, PhD ’19), a graduate of York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), has been named the 2026–27...
AMPD students and alumni recognized with wins and nominations at the 2026 Toronto Arts Awards
AMPD staff member helps AGO uncover identity of woman in rare 18th-century portrait
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AMPD students and alumni recognized with wins and nominations at the 2026 Toronto Arts Awards
Presented annually by the Toronto Arts Foundation, the awards recognize artists, cultural leaders and organizations whose work contributes to the city’s arts and culture sector.
York University excels in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, with AMPD's Performing Arts ranking third in Canada and in the global Top 100
The 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject has placed York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) among the top 100 globally and third in Canada for Performing Arts. This year's rankings evaluated close ...
AMPD Music alumnus wins Grammy Award
Justin Gray (MA ’14) has won the award for Best Immersive Audio Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his album IMMERSED.
A year of alumni achievements, recognition and new work
As the 2025 year comes to a close, we’re highlighting alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) who continue to make an impact across creative industries.
York Music alumna reflects on AMPD roots and global film career
AMPD Music alumna Alokananda Dasgupta (BFA ’09) is the award-winning composer behind scores for major Netflix and Amazon Prime projects like 'Sacred Games', 'Khauf' and 'Jubilee'.
Improvisation, friendship and global influences drive Professor Noam Lemish's new album
With his new album, Associate Professor Noam Lemish continues to build on his cross-cultural exploration of jazz, with some help from a friend and fellow AMPD professor.
AMPD Music student nominated for Canadian Screen Music Award alongside top industry composers
Jaasmaan Singh, a third-year Music student at York University, was nominated for a Canadian Screen Music Award (CASMA) in the category of Best Original Main Title Theme Music.
AMPD Researchers receive funding through York’s Black Research Seed Fund
York University has awarded more than $223,000 through its Black Research Seed Fund to support early-stage projects led by Black scholars. Among the nine recipients are three AMPD faculty members whose work challenges systemic barriers and expands approaches to knowledge creation.
York University Singers perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
The York University Singers, an ensemble comprised of students and alumni from York’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), took the stage at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City on Saturday, May 24, 2025.