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Incoming Students Awarded Top Scholarships

York University is pleased to announce the six incoming students joining the Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholars. Led by Professor Jeff Hill and Professor Emeritus Mike Case, the group is dedicated to developing students’ leadership skills, encouraging high standards of academic excellence and...

4/24/2026

YU’s All-School Banquet Celebrates Another Successful Year

York University came together April 20 in the Holthus Convention Center for the annual All-School Banquet to celebrate the achievements of students, staff and faculty in the 2025–2026 school year.

4/21/2026

York University Singers Announce 2026 Spring Works Concert

Mark your calendars for April 27 at 7:30 p.m. to hear the York University Singers perform their annual Spring Works concert in the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center on YU’s campus. This year’s performance, entitled “Love Never Leaves,” includes songs like “In All Things Love,” “Love Never...

4/17/2026

Bible and Ministry Students Compete as Research Paper Finalists

York University students Eliza Rohda and Bethany Wright were named finalists in the prestigious Stone-Campbell Journal Conference undergraduate paper competition, presenting their research among top scholars in the field. Their achievement highlights the strength of York’s Bible and Ministry program...

4/15/2026

Songfest 2026 Takes Audiences to the Movies

York University students brought their energy to the stage once again in the 49th annual Songfest performance. Directed by Professor Lester Miller III, this year’s performance was titled “Night at the Movies.”

4/14/2026

Mr. and Ms. YU Candidates Announced

Eight students will be recognized as candidates for Mr. and Ms. York University, presented annually at the all-school banquet on Monday, April 20.

4/13/2026

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Traveling Children’s Theatre Presents The Fisherman and His Wife

April 6, 2026

York University’s Theatre Department is excited to present this year’s Traveling Children’s Theatre production, The Fisherman and His Wife by Larry and Vivian Snipes. After a long season of performing for children in schools across Nebraska, the Children’s Theatre will be bringing their talents...

Groundbreaking Set for McGehee Hall Expansion

April 1, 2026

Groundbreaking for an expansion to McGehee Hall on the York University campus is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. Announced earlier this year when the university received a $2 million gift earmarked to create a home for the recently launched Smith and Mary Kite Center for Ministry, the 7,600...

Lord, Make Me an Instrument

March 30, 2026

After 40 years of faithful service, Dr. Clark Roush reflects on a career dedicated to music, ministry, and mentorship at York University. From shaping the York University Singers into a premier choral program to investing deeply in the lives and faith of his students, Roush’s legacy is one of excellence,...