York College held a ceremony on December 16 to recognize the accomplishments of 73 students who completed the requirements for graduation after the fall semester. 

President Sam Smith welcomed more than 200 guests to the ceremony held in the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. The ceremony marked a momentous occasion as fifty-seven graduates received their master’s degrees, the largest graduate study class in the college’s history. 
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Alumnus Darrel J. Sears (‘01), offered students words of wisdom and encouragement as the commencement speaker. Sears encouraged the graduates to celebrate their accomplishments all while placing their worth in the loving arms of God not life’s milestones.

York College announced two new majors in Computer Science and Cybersecurity today. York College expects that these new academic programs will prepare students to work in a high-growth field in which employers are desperately searching for talent. 

"We are excited for this next step in our academic growth,” shared Dr. Shane Mountjoy, provost.  “The Computer Science and Cybersecurity programs fit nicely into our Science and Mathematics programs and allow for more options for our students in their studies and future careers."

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Announcing the Brian Lemons Athletic Training Center

A tree just north of Hulitt Hall is dedicated to the memory of Brian Lemons. It's a tree that YC students and employees have walked by hundreds of times. The plaque reads “In loving memory of Brian A Lemons, Jan 3, 1978 - Feb 23, 1997, The Power of One, From all those whose lives you touched.” The tree stands in remembrance but also to share the story with future generations. Brian’s life was cut short by a tragic car accident during his freshman year at York College.

A second-generation Yorkie, Brian Lemons was following the same path as his dad, Steve (’74). Brian was an inspirational student. The starting goalie on the men’s soccer team, he was a student leader who touched the lives of many in his day. His legacy continues to touch many who are still at York today. Current education department professor Sarah Van Gomple and head softball coach Roni Miller were among his contemporaries.