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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...

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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.

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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,...