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Stark Named Interim as Smith Departs York University
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.
York University Celebrates Spring Commencement
York University held its spring commencement on Saturday in the Campbell Activity Center. Over 100 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees—the seats and bleachers filled with proud parents, excited family members, and friends. President Sam Smith welcomed everyone to the event and addressed...
Sound and Vision Grant Approved for York University
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, approved a $23,000 grant to York University for a Sound and Vision Studio Suite. The proposal was written by Leanna Hawley, director of the Academic Resource Center at Levitt; Jared Wiley, digital solutions manager; Dr. Shannon Leinen, provost; and Amanda Smith,...
Early Childhood Endorsement Approved
York University has received approval from the Nebraska Department of Education to offer a concentration in early childhood education as part of its Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program beginning Fall 2024. This new concentration will allow students to add an endorsement to their elementary or special...
Mentor, Professor, Fisherman
Associate Professor of Accounting, Nick DiToro, is facing his next chapter in life, retirement. When asked what retirement holds for him and his wife of nearly 46 years, Deb, he says they have “one big ask of God” and that is for God to continue making them fishers of men.