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Ulrich to Speak at 2025 Winter Commencement

York University is honored to announce that Jim Ulrich, Chief Executive Officer of York General Hospital, will be speaking at the 2025 Winter Commencement. “He emulates faithful leadership for his team as they provide high-quality healthcare services for our community,” President Westbrook said....

11/7/2025

New Book by Dr. Clark Roush Explores Grief Through Poetry and Reflection

Dr. Clark Roush has published the book, “I Lost My Anchor: A Creative Memoir of Grief.” The collection of powerful and heartfelt poems and ruminations was written by the author while navigating his grief in the wake of his wife, Sue’s, passing in 2020.

11/6/2025

A Legacy of Service: Dr. Wayne White Passes the Gavel to Richard James

Dr. R. Wayne White (’63) handed the chair’s gavel to Richard James (’97) during the October 2025 meeting of York University’s board of trustees.

11/4/2025

York University Mourns Passing of Dr. Tim McNeese

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt gratitude that we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Tim McNeese, beloved professor, colleague, mentor, and friend. As Professor Emeritus of History and Author in Residence at York University, Dr. McNeese shaped generations of students and colleagues with his love...

10/30/2025

YU Celebrates Homecoming 2025

York University welcomed crowds of nearly 250 to campus for a warm weekend on October 17–19. Alumni returned to campus with family and friends to attend volleyball and soccer games, watch the theatre department’s performance of Ramshackle Inn, attend chapel again, and more. The weekend’s...

10/27/2025

Center for Ministry Holds First Internship Fair, Youth Ministry Workshop

Last week, York University’s Center for Ministry held its first internship fair in the Campbell Activity Center. Eleven churches and one camp from 10 states were represented, eager to share summer opportunities with students.

10/23/2025

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Center Named in Honor of Smith and Mary Kite

October 18, 2025

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...

York University Theatre Presents Ramshackle Inn

October 15, 2025

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

Dr. Tim McNeese Endowment Announced

October 1, 2025

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...