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York University Celebrates Spring Commencement

April 27, 2024

York University held its spring commencement on Saturday in the Campbell Activity Center. Over 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 event and addressed...

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Sound and Vision Grant Approved for York University

April 25, 2024

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,...

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Early Childhood Endorsement Approved

April 24, 2024

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...

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Mentor, Professor, Fisherman

April 22, 2024

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.

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Honor Society Celebrates 3 New Members

April 19, 2024

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.