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York University Theatre Presents Leaving Iowa

York University Theatre presents the comedy Leaving Iowa during Homecoming at the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. Directed by John I. Baker III, the production celebrates the humor and memories of road trips, from long car rides to destinations parents loved and children dreaded. The cast features...

10/21/2026

York University Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen STEM Education and Career Pathways

York University has been awarded a $3 million, five-year federal grant to strengthen STEM education and career pathways through Panther TRACKS. The initiative will fund major upgrades to biology, chemistry and physics laboratories in Dean Sack Hall, including energy-efficient systems, improved lighting...

10/19/2026

2027 Equip Conference Schedule Announced

York University’s fifth annual Equip Conference returns March 22–23, 2027, with the theme “Renewed to Serve,” inspired by Isaiah 40:31. Designed especially for small churches, the conference offers encouragement and renewal for those serving their congregations. Attendees will experience morning...

10/7/2026

Fall Museum Lecture Gives Glimpse of Early Christianity in North Africa

York University’s Clayton Museum of Ancient History welcomed photographer and professor emeritus Father Michael Flecky for its tenth annual Fall Speaker Series during Yorkfest. In “Ancient Stones, New Light: Rome, Christianity, and North Africa,” Flecky shared photographs he captured across North...

9/17/2026

York University Sees Highest On-Campus Enrollment in Six Years

York University in York, Nebraska, is celebrating its third consecutive year of enrollment growth, reaching its highest on-campus student enrollment in six years. Undergraduate enrollment increased 5.7% from 2025 to 458 students, while total enrollment, including online and graduate students, reached...

9/11/2026

YU Announces Distinctions to Honor Mary Eisenhower

York University has established two awards honoring longtime friend Mary Jean Eisenhower and her commitment to education, leadership, and service. The Mary Jean Eisenhower Scholarship will provide $1,000 to each Presidential Leadership Institute participant who attends York University. The Mary Jean...

8/21/2026

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Shanks ’85 and Lee ’10 to Receive Alumni Honors at Homecoming 2026

August 7, 2026

York University has announced its 2026 alumni award recipients, recognizing graduates whose lives reflect exceptional leadership, service, and faith. Chris Shanks ’85 has been named Alumnus of the Year for his distinguished career in business leadership and generous support of Christian education....

A Taste of Heaven

August 3, 2026

More than 100 alumni and friends returned to York University for Choir Reunion III, a weekend filled with worship, fellowship, and unforgettable music. The event celebrated the lasting bonds formed through the York choir program while honoring the 40-year legacy of Dr. Clark Roush in his final university...

A Calling Fulfilled: Sheldon to Retire After Decades of Service

July 30, 2026

After 23 years of faithful service, York University Chief Financial Officer Todd Sheldon is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of steady leadership, wise financial stewardship and unwavering commitment to the university's mission. From overseeing major campus construction projects to mentoring students...