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AMPD community featured across city festivals and showcases throughout the summer
Students, alumni and faculty from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) have been bringing their work to public spaces and...
AMPD community members recognized at 46th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
Order of Canada honours three AMPD community members
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AMPD community members recognized at 46th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
AMPD community members were among this year’s recipients at the 46th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
AMPD community earns 22 Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations
Community members from AMPD were recognized as part of this year’s Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations.
Four AMPD faculty recognized at 2026 President’s Research Awards
Four faculty members from AMPD were recognized at the annual President’s Research Awards, celebrating real-world impact and scholarly achievement across York’s research community.
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 ...
Connected Minds research residency brings international performance companies to AMPD
Co-led by AMPD Professors Laura Levin and Michael Wheeler, 'Creative Collectivities' is one of five projects funded through the inaugural Connected Minds Team Grants.
Theatre alumna Rachel McAdams honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Rachel McAdams (BFA ’01), Academy Award nominated actress and an alumna of York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
AMPD Professor Ian Garrett named York University Teaching Fellow
A new initiative involving AMPD faculty will strengthen teaching and learning at York University by empowering faculty members to lead innovation in pedagogy across disciplines.
Four AMPD graduate students among Elia Scholars program recipients
The Elia Scholars program provides multi-year funding to support first-year doctoral students poised to make transformative contributions.
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.