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Dr. Sam Smith

Reflecting on President Smith's Leadership

July 1, 2024

Smith's four-year tenure as York University's chief executive officer leaves behind a deeper imprint in the school's nearly 135-year-history than most might imagine. Considering the pandemic disruption of his first year, launching the school's most successful fundraising campaign ever and eventually...

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York University Receives NDCS Partnership Award

May 31, 2024

York University has been selected as a recipient of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Partnership Award for 2024.

Dr. Tim McNeese

McNeese to Appear on NET D-Day Documentary

May 17, 2024

York University Professor Emeritus Dr. Tim McNeese will appear on the history documentary “Running Towards the Fire: a War Correspondent’s Story,” which will air on Nebraska Educational Television (PBS) on Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m., then rebroadcast on Sunday, May 26 at 5 p.m. and Tuesday, May...

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Spring 2024 Dean's List Announced

May 14, 2024

York University announced the students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 term. 119 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...

jared stark

Stark Named Interim as Smith Departs York University

May 1, 2024

Dr. Sam Smith will end his tenure as York University president on June 30, 2024, having accepted a position with Mount Dora Christian Academy and Children's Home in Florida. The YU board has named Jared Stark to serve as York’s interim president.