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York University’s True Blue Day of Giving Exceeds $100,000 Goal for Student Scholarships

York alumni and friends’ True Blue loyalty shone bright once again during the 2025 Day of Giving as donations totaled $112,270 far surpassing the original $100,000 goal. The 24-hour event total represents more than 20% of the True Blue Challenge goal.

2/21/2025

York University Theatre Department Presents House on the Cliff

The York University Theatre Department will present its mystery comedy production House on the Cliff this weekend.

2/19/2025

Dr. Mark Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award given to Jill Ueckert

The Dr. Mark Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award is presented annually by the York University Collegiate FBLA Chapter and the York Chamber of Commerce at the York Chamber of Commerce Banquet. This year’s award was presented to Jill Ueckert, the York Area Coordinator for the “Art Garden” located...

2/7/2025

Westbrook Names Stark Executive Vice President

Incoming York University president, Dr. Tim Westbrook has named Jared Stark the executive vice president for his upcoming administration. The decision represents the first step in shaping his administration as Westbrook prepares to take office on July 1, 2025.

1/22/2025

York University’s True Blue Day of Giving is Set

Join us this year for our annual Day of Giving on February 19! Day of Giving is an event that encourages alumni, employees and friends of the university to support York University.

1/13/2025

Fall 2024 Dean's List Announced

York University announced the students named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 term. 151 students were recognized with this distinction.

1/13/2025

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Westbrook Named York University President

January 8, 2025

York University has named Dr. Tim Westbrook to serve as its 22nd president. News of Westbrook’s appointment was shared in a January 8 announcement from board chair Dr. R. Wayne White.

Sean Algaier talking to students in the Prayer Chapel.

York Partners with Lilly Endowment for Rural and Small Town Initiative

January 7, 2025

York University announced a partnership with the Lilly Endowment to create programming and support for rural and small-town church growth. The grant for York University is part of a larger effort based out of Pepperdine University titled “Empower and Equip - Rural and Small Town Church Initiative”,...

Dr. Garrett Best talking with his students.

York University Adds Secondary Major in Vocational Ministry

December 20, 2024

York University recently announced the addition of a secondary major in vocational ministry. The new degree is designed for students who feel called to serve the church in part-time, bi-vocational, or non-traditional settings but also wish to pursue careers in other fields of study.