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Get on The Last Lifeboat to see this show

2/18/2020

Most are familiar with the tragedy of the Titanic, but have you ever wondered what happened after that fatal night? On February 20-23, the York College Theatre Department will be presenting The Last Lifeboat, the untold story surrounding the historic event.

The epic drama tells the story of J. Bruce Ismay, an upper-crust Englishman, who promised his dying father that he would build the biggest, grandest, most opulent ship the world had ever seen – the RMS Titanic.

We all know what happens next – or do we?

YC Storytelling Festival at Kilgore Memorial

2/17/2020

Several children and their families gathered at Kilgore Memorial Library on Saturday, February 15th, to hear stories told by York College students.

Mackenzie Grauberger, Chris Martens, Elias Dallmann, Bryce Smith, and Caitlyn Trower used skills learned in their Oral Interpretation class to read books like The Ugly Duckling, Dragon Nights and other familiar titles to children of all ages. The class, taught by professor John Baker, introduces students to the art of dramatic reading and encourages them to embody and bring texts to life.Sophomore communications major, Caitlyn Trower responded, “I was surprised to see how well the kids responded when I read things a certain way or talked louder.”

YC Alumni-Grant Opportunity

2/11/2020

York College alumni and immediate family are eligible to receive the York College Mobility Grant which provides up to $12,000 in grants per student for completing an online Bachelor's or Master's Degree at York College. Like scholarships, grants are not student loans so they do not need to be repaid. The York College Mobility Grant is designed to make an education more affordable for all, so it is available to all online students who qualify regardless of income. The grant can be used in addition to any other financial aid or tuition assistance you may qualify for.

Eckman Announces Retirement - York College Trustees Launch National Search for Next President

2/3/2020

Dr. Steve Eckman has announced his plan to retire in 2020 as president of York College. He will step down after a successor has been named. Eckman is the 20th president in York’s 129-year history having served since 2009. Looking ahead, the York College Board of Trustees has announced a national search for Eckman’s successor.

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Get on The Last Lifeboat to see this show

YC Storytelling Festival at Kilgore Memorial

YC Alumni-Grant Opportunity

Eckman Announces Retirement - York College Trustees Launch National Search for Next President

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