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Big Changes in Advancement Department

York University is pleased to announce that Steddon Sikes ’84 has accepted a new position after more than 38 years of service to the institution. Sikes’ new position at York University is director of alumni relations and advancement officer.

5/19/2023

Public Notice for Higher Learning Comission

York University is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission.

5/18/2023

Spring 2023 Dean's List Announced

York University announced the students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 term. 104 students were recognized with this distinction. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must carry 12 or more graded hours and achieve a semester grade point average of at least 3.75 with no incomplete...

5/9/2023

A Gift of Hope

Ten women, holding tight to their caps, walked through the sunny yet windy prison yard where the energy and excitement were palpable. The graduates in their newly dawned regalia with smiles from ear-to-ear, paraded down the sidewalk with fellow inmates on either side cheering them on with high fives...

5/5/2023

York University Celebrates its First Spring Commencement

York University held its first spring commencement on Saturday in the Campbell Activity Center. Nearly 100 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees—the seats and bleachers filled with proud parents, excited family members, and friends. President Sam Smith welcomed everyone to the historic...

4/29/2023

Algaier Returns as Campus Minister

Sean Algaier, former York University student (98’-00’) is returning this summer to assume the vital role of campus minister. Algaier brings significant ministry experience to his post having spent nearly 15 years in full-time ministry since leaving York including ministry positions at Overland Park...

4/24/2023

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York University Community Swabs To Join Donor Registry

April 20, 2023

Eight years after his first visit to campus, Earl Young, visits York University to bring awareness about the need for bone marrow donors. Young spoke in The Well, on Monday, April 17, of two defining moments in his life. The first being when he competed at the 1960 Olympics, winning a gold medal in the...

Honor Society Celebrates 7 New Members

April 18, 2023

The York University chapter of Alpha Chi, the collegiate national honor society, inducted seven new members at a ceremony in the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center, April 17. New members inducted included undergraduate students Timberly Carr (Henderson, Neb.), Makayla Dinkler (Bladen, Neb.), Madison...

Lemons Athletic Training Center Dedicated

April 13, 2023

Last Saturday, York University gathered to celebrate the “Power of One” as the Brian Lemons Athletic Training Center was officially dedicated during Songfest weekend. Members of the Lemons’ family filled the front rows for the event while students, coaches, alumni and members of the faculty filled...