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Doug Rood honored with Good Neighbor Award

During a special chapel service November 19, President Westbrook presented York University’s Good Neighbor Award to Doug Rood, senior operations manager at Collins Aerospace. The Good Neighbor Award recognizes community members who have impacted YU and celebrates the relationship between school and...

11/21/2025

Students find job opportunities, networking experience at career fair

York University recently hosted a career fair attended by representatives of 18 different organizations from York and beyond.

11/21/2025

Dr. Clark Roush to Retire After 40 Years of Service

It is with profound gratitude and a touch of bittersweet sentiment that York University announces the forthcoming retirement of Dr. Clark Roush from his role as the York University Singers Conductor, effective at the conclusion of Spring Semester 2026.

11/19/2025

University Singers Announce 2026 Tour

The University Singers are preparing for their annual tour, and are pleased to announce the 2026 schedule.

11/14/2025

Annual Emerging Director One-Acts Announced

York University’s Annual Emerging Director One-Acts will be held this weekend in Gurganus Hall.

11/10/2025

Ulrich to Speak at 2025 Winter Commencement

York University is honored to announce that Jim Ulrich, Chief Executive Officer of York General Hospital, will be speaking at the 2025 Winter Commencement. “He emulates faithful leadership for his team as they provide high-quality healthcare services for our community,” President Westbrook said....

11/7/2025

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New Book by Dr. Clark Roush Explores Grief Through Poetry and Reflection

November 6, 2025

Dr. Clark Roush has published the book, “I Lost My Anchor: A Creative Memoir of Grief.” The collection of powerful and heartfelt poems and ruminations was written by the author while navigating his grief in the wake of his wife, Sue’s, passing in 2020.

President Westbrook with Dr. Wayne White

A Legacy of Service: Dr. Wayne White Passes the Gavel to Richard James

November 4, 2025

Dr. R. Wayne White (’63) handed the chair’s gavel to Richard James (’97) during the October 2025 meeting of York University’s board of trustees.

York University Mourns Passing of Dr. Tim McNeese

October 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt gratitude that we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Tim McNeese, beloved professor, colleague, mentor, and friend. As Professor Emeritus of History and Author in Residence at York University, Dr. McNeese shaped generations of students and colleagues with his love...