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Center Named in Honor of Smith and Mary Kite

During Alumni Chapel on Saturday morning of Homecoming, York University announced that the newly established Center for Ministry will be named to honor the lifelong Kingdom work of Smith and Mary Kite. The newly named Kite Center for Ministry will be housed in a renovated and expanded McGehee Hall, thanks...

10/18/2025

York University Theatre Presents Ramshackle Inn

As part of York University’s homecoming festivities, the YU Theatre Department will present Ramshackle Inn, a mystery farce in three acts.

10/15/2025

Dr. Tim McNeese Endowment Announced

York University and the Department of History are pleased to announce the creation of the Dr. Tim McNeese Endowed Scholarship with awards to be designated for students majoring in history or history education. Dr. McNeese taught history at York from 1992 until his retirement in 2023, serving as chair...

10/1/2025

Dr. Timothy Westbrook Installed as YU's 22nd President

On Friday, September 26, York University celebrated the inauguration of its 22nd president, Dr. Timothy Westbrook. President Westbrook and his wife, Dr. Anessa Westbrook, answered the call to come to York University earlier this year, bringing with them a history of excellence in higher education and...

9/26/2025

2026 Equip Conference Schedule Announced

The 4th annual Equip Conference is coming up next spring, with dates announced for March 16-17.

9/24/2025

Dr. Stevenson Speaks at Annual Lecture Series

As part of the 46th annual Yorkfest celebrations, Dr. Greg Stevenson, Professor of Bible and Ministry at York University, gave a lecture for the Clayton Museum of Ancient History’s Fall Speaker Series. Now in its ninth year, the speaker series is a free event in the Yorkfest itinerary each year, hosted...

9/12/2025

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Enrollment Continues to Rise at York University

September 4, 2025

This fall, York University welcomed 178 new students, marking the fifth year of increased new student enrollment. These students represent 30 countries and 38 states, as well as 68 Nebraska towns. They include 128 freshmen and 50 transfers, with nearly 70% of all new students choosing to major in either...

York University Announces Alumni Honors for 2025

August 28, 2025

Susan (Killen) McKeever ’79 has been named York University Alumna of the Year for 2025, and Jordan ’03 and Jacqueline (Keesee ’04) Sikes are co-recipients of YU’s Young Alumni of the Year award. The honorees will be recognized during York University’s Homecoming Alumni Chapel, Saturday, October...

York University to Host Fall Workshop Focused on Youth Ministry

August 15, 2025

The newly established Center for Ministry at York University is pleased to announce its upcoming Fall Workshop, a one-day event dedicated to equipping churches in one of the most essential areas of congregational life: youth ministry. This free event will take place on Thursday, October 16th, from 8:00...