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Clayton Museum of Ancient History Hires New Curator

York University’s Clayton Museum of Ancient History is excited to announce the hiring of its new curator, Rebekah Ross. Having earned master’s degrees in Archeology and Biblical Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Library and Information Science from the University of...

3/4/2026

York University Theatre Presents 12 Angry Jurors

The York University Theatre Department is excited to announce the upcoming performance of the drama 12 Angry Jurors. Based on the 1957 film 12 Angry Men, the play follows a group of 12 jurors tasked with deciding whether or not a boy is guilty of killing his father—if he is guilty, the boy will receive...

2/13/2026

Partnership with Faulkner Provides New Graduate Opportunities

On February 10, President Westbrook met with President Mitch Henry of Faulkner University to sign a memorandum of understanding outlining a new partnership between the two schools. As a result of this new partnership, York University students will benefit from preferred enrollment opportunities in select...

2/11/2026

Inaugural York University Day Celebrates 70 Years of History

York University will celebrate 70 years of history with the inaugural York University Day on March 20, commemorating the pivotal March 20, 1956, decision that reopened the institution after a period of closure and set the foundation for the university it is today. The celebration honors the collaboration...

2/5/2026

Fall 2025 Dean's List Announced

York University announced the students named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 term. 180 students were recognized with this distinction. Academic excellence continues to grow, as the Dean’s List recognition has increased by nearly 84% in the last seven years.

1/6/2026

Expanding Opportunity: York University Restructures Its Premier Academic Scholarship

York University is excited to announce a major revitalization of its premier academic scholarship, the Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship—a program long known for celebrating students who pursue excellence both academically and spiritually. This redesigned scholarship preserves that...

12/22/2025

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Winter Commencement 2025

December 15, 2025

York University held its winter commencement ceremony on Thursday, December 11, celebrating the achievements of forty-six students who completed the requirements for graduation. Twenty-three of the graduates received their master’s degrees and twenty-three received their bachelor's degrees.

Celebration Singers Present Cocoa & Carols: Home for the Holidays

December 1, 2025

York University’s Celebration Singers are excited to announce their upcoming Cocoa & Carols performances, held in the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center on December 5–6 at 7:30 p.m. and December 7 at 2 p.m.

Doug Rood honored with Good Neighbor Award

November 21, 2025

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...