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YC Celebrates the Life of Mike Myers

4/30/2020

photo by Taylor Hess Meyer

York College celebrates the life and service of Mike Myers, who lost his battle with pneumonia and COVID-19 Wednesday, April 29, at the age of 74. He passed peacefully with his wife Carol close by, family members in the lobby, and members of the Littleton Church of Christ praying in the hospital parking lot.

YC Receives Lifesaving Donation

4/29/2020

Cardiac arrest is a game-changer and a life-ending event for so many but does not have to be. Access to an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) can be a lifesaver in critical moments. For York College students, faculty, staff and campus visitors, the availability of AEDs across campus just expanded in a big way thanks to two charitable foundations.

Chad Karcher, long-time athletic trainer at YC, had identified the need to exponentially increase the number of available AEDs on campus and sent out the call for partners who shared his vision for a safer campus.

Soul Quest 2020 Moves to a Virtual Format

4/27/2020

Soul Quest 2020 will be moved to a virtual format as the traditional, week-long camp on the York College campus was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The all-digital Soul Quest will provide an alternative for the hundreds of teens who typically make their way to York during the month of June. Virtual Soul Quest details will go live on May 14.

York College Announces Rescheduled Commencement Ceremonies

4/24/2020

Graduating York College students of 2020 will celebrate their commencement this fall, according to President Steve Eckman.

The special ceremony will be held Saturday, October 17, during Homecoming 2020. The annual alumni weekend is scheduled for October 16-18. Specific details for the ceremony will be released as the date approaches.

York College Awards & Recognition

4/20/2020

York College recognizes students, faculty and staff for their dedication and service.

Carter Price and Hannah Anderson were named Mr. and Ms. York College 2020. YC faculty and staff make the selection for this award from among graduating seniors. Candidates embody a commitment to the mission, purpose and core values of York College. They must be well-rounded individuals who pursue spiritual integrity and academic excellence while making contributions to the campus and community, forming healthy personal relationships and living godly lives.

Hardy Joins Faculty

4/14/2020

Dr. Steven Hardy will join the English faculty this fall at York College.

Hardy comes to York from Parkersburg, WV where he has served for 22 years as a professor of English at Ohio Valley University as well as holding other roles such as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Director of Study Abroad Programs and Director of the Honors Program since 1998.

Mr. & Ms. YC Nominees Announced

4/9/2020

Each year, York College faculty and staff recognize eight students to be candidates for the Mr. and Ms. YC awards. These seniors are nominated based on their positive contributions across campus and their commitment to the mission, purpose and core values of York College.

Please join us in congratulating the following 2020 nominees: Carter Price, Christian Eggar, Cameron Merrill, Cole Satterfield, Hannah Anderson, Olivia Nabb, Kendall Fike, and Lydia Kirchhoff.

The Mr. & Ms. YC awards will be announced Monday, April 20th.

Kretz Joins Faculty

4/3/2020

Dr. Bryan Kretz ‘08 will join the York College faculty this fall as assistant professor of biology. Kretz will teach General Biology, General Chemistry and Nutrition.

Kretz returns to York from Flower Mound, Texas where he served as a science teacher at iSchool Virtual Academy of Texas. Prior to that, he practiced Chiropractic in both Texas and Nebraska, owning his own practice in Henderson, Neb. Kretz also previously taught at YC as an adjunct instructor.

PBL Members Rise to the Challenge

4/2/2020

Though many events have been put on hold or canceled this semester, members of the York College Professional Business Leaders chapter competed virtually in the Nebraska PBL State Leadership Conference.

While overcoming challenges, 14 members competed on March 28 in areas such as project management, impromptu speaking and emerging business issues. These competitions tested students’ skills in business knowledge in individual or team events.

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YC Celebrates the Life of Mike Myers

YC Receives Lifesaving Donation

Soul Quest 2020 Moves to a Virtual Format

York College Announces Rescheduled Commencement Ceremonies

York College Awards & Recognition

Hardy Joins Faculty

Mr. & Ms. YC Nominees Announced

Kretz Joins Faculty

PBL Members Rise to the Challenge

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