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York University Announces Master of Athletic Training Dual Degree Program

York University has announced a new partnership with Nebraska Wesleyan University to offer a Master of Athletic Training degree through a new three-plus-two program. The articulation agreement was signed on July 16, by York University Provost Shannon Leinen and Nebraska Wesleyan University President...

7/24/2024

Tenth Year for Presidential Leadership Institute

Students from four National Christian School Association (NCSA) schools attended the 2024 Presidential Leadership Institute July 7-13, hosted by York University. With 24 student participants and 6 sponsors representing schools in Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee, the campus was blessed by the...

7/15/2024

Katie Miles Named Dean of Students for York University

Katie Miles, a 2001 York University alumna, has been named the school's dean of students beginning August 1, 2024. Interim President Jared Stark shared the announcement with campus following an intense search and interview process. In the announcement, Stark noted that, “This was a very difficult decision....

7/12/2024

York University Presidential Search

York University has opened a nationwide search for a president to succeed Dr. Sam Smith. Under his leadership, York has enriched its academic offerings, enhanced faculty strength, enjoyed financial stability, and set new fund-raising records both for operational budgets and for endowment.

7/9/2024

Reflecting on President Smith's Leadership

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...

7/1/2024

York University Receives NDCS Partnership Award

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

5/31/2024

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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...

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...

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.