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Sound and Vision Grant Approved for York University

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, approved a $23,000 grant to York University for a Sound and Vision Studio Suite. The proposal was written by Leanna Hawley, director of the Academic Resource Center at Levitt; Jared Wiley, digital solutions manager; Dr. Shannon Leinen, provost; and Amanda Smith,...

4/25/2024

Early Childhood Endorsement Approved

York University has received approval from the Nebraska Department of Education to offer a concentration in early childhood education as part of its Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program beginning Fall 2024. This new concentration will allow students to add an endorsement to their elementary or special...

4/24/2024

Mentor, Professor, Fisherman

Associate Professor of Accounting, Nick DiToro, is facing his next chapter in life, retirement. When asked what retirement holds for him and his wife of nearly 46 years, Deb, he says they have “one big ask of God” and that is for God to continue making them fishers of men.

4/22/2024

Honor Society Celebrates 3 New Members

The York University chapter of Alpha Chi, the collegiate national honor society, inducted three new members at a ceremony in the Prayer Chapel, April 18.

4/19/2024

FBLA Shares in Community Mission

Since 2022, the York University Collegiate FBLA chapter has partnered with People’s City Mission to set up and manage toss boxes around the city of York. Three donation boxes are located around town as a way to collect clothing to donate to individuals and families in need.

4/18/2024

Dr. Crawford to speak at York University Commencement

Dr. Sue Crawford will give the commencement address at the York University graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 27. More than 100 students are expected to receive their diplomas during the spring commencement ceremony, which will be held at 10 a.m. in the Campbell Activity Center (corner of 10th and...

4/17/2024

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YU Celebrates with Annual Year-End Banquet

April 16, 2024

York University held its annual All-School Banquet on Monday, April 15th, at the Holthus Convention Center in York. The student body gathered with faculty and staff for a night of reflection, recognition, great food, and fellowship. Dr. Jared Pack welcomed everyone to the festivities and gave the blessing...

York University Launches “Good Neighbor” Scholarship

April 15, 2024

In a nod to the increasingly stronger ties of the "town-and-gown" relationship, York University's newly named "Good Neighbor Scholarship" will fully cover 50 percent of tuition for qualified students from York County, beginning in Fall 2024.

Mr. and Ms. YU Candidates Announced

April 11, 2024

Eight students will be recognized as candidates for Mr. and Ms. York University, presented annually at the all-school banquet on Tuesday, April 11. Faculty and staff nominated these students based on the following attributes: Embody a commitment to the mission, purpose, and core values of York...