At York College of Pennsylvania, we believe that a life of passion and purpose is built by learning and experiencing every day. At York College, our approach to education is practical and experiential, focusing on real-world experiences that allow students to apply their learning beyond the classroom walls; and taught by faculty who bring firsthand experience and empowering support into the classroom. Founded in 1787, we pride ourselves on our long-standing commitment to making quality education affordable and accessible. With state-of-the-art facilities, major courses available from their first year, abundant internship and high-impact learning opportunities, and an active, supportive community of peers, YCP students have all the tools they need to build successful and fulfilling careers – from day one.
(see more)At York College of Pennsylvania, we believe that a life of passion and purpose is built by learning and experiencing every day. At York College, our approach to education is practical and experiential, focusing on real-world experiences that allow students to apply their learning beyond the classroom walls; and taught by faculty who bring firsthand experience and empowering support into the classroom. Founded in 1787, we pride ourselves on our long-standing commitment to making quality education affordable and accessible. With state-of-the-art facilities, major courses available from their first year, abundant internship and high-impact learning opportunities, and an active, supportive community of peers, YCP students have all the tools they need to build successful and fulfilling careers – from day one.
York College student Jay Hynes selected as student commencement speaker for Dec. 2023
Jay Hynes, a Political science major from Marietta, Pa., will deliver the student address at York College's Dec. 13, 2023 ceremony.
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2023 Nov 16
York College of PA League of Legends esports team wins NECC Challengers National Championship
York College of Pennsylvania's League of Legends esports team recently won the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Challengers National Championship.
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2023 Jul 7
Student Recognition Ceremony Awards
More than 70 York College of PA students were presented with awards during the annual Student Recognition Ceremony.
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2023 May 18
York College student presented with Award of Merit for heroic actions
Grace Nicosia, a May 2023 graduate majoring in Mathematics, was presented with an Award of Merit from the Campus Sasfety Office for her heroic actions during an attempted carjacking on campus.
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2023 May 11
Model UN Position Paper Award
A York College student earned the Position Paper Award for her representation of Thailand during the 2023 National Model United Nations New York Conference.
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2023 Apr 28
York College student chosen as multimedia journalist for national conference
A York College Communications major was one of four students selected across the nation as a multimedia journalist at the national conference for The Broadcast Education Association.
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2023 Mar 17
Maddie Sweitzer to present at National Council on Undergraduate Research 2023
A presentation by Maddie Sweitzer, "The Challenging of Gender Norms in Pride & Prejudice," has been accepted for presentation at National Council on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2023 in April on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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2023 Jan 30
York College Student Selected as Campus Sustainability Champion
Reginald Sullivan was selected as a 2022 Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium (PERC) Campus Sustainability Champion. The PERC Sustainability Champions program recognizes students, faculty, administrators, and staff of Pennsylvania colleges and universities who have made meaningful contributions toward environmental sustainability on their campus, in their community, or in society at large.
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2022 Jun 30
York College Student Selected as Campus Sustainability Champion
The Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium Campus Sustainability Champions program recognizes students, faculty, administrators, and staff of Pennsylvania colleges and universities who have made meaningful contributions toward environmental sustainability on their campus, in their community, or in society at large.
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2022 Jun 30
Student Recognition Ceremony Awards
More than 70 York College students were presented with awards during the annual Student Recognition ceremony.
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2022 May 24
A Mysterious Illness Leads to Student's First Publication
York College of Pennsylvania Nursing Student Anna Crawford '22 coauthored an article with faculty member, Professor of Nursing Lisa Ruth-Sahd '83, on sarcoidosis for the journal Nursing.
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2022 Mar 9
Presidential Research Fellow's Presentation on American Dream Accepted for Undergraduate Research Conference
York College of Pennsylvania Literary and Textual Studies Senior and Presidential Research Fellow Sophia "Sophie" Barnes had her abstract, "The Fragility of the American Dream," accepted for presentation at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2022 @Home in April, 2022.
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2022 Mar 8
York College Student Receives Commitment to Social Justice Award
York College of Pennsylvania Student Briaunna Embrey-Banks received the Commitment to Social Justice Award presented in recognition of outstanding work in fostering diversity and social justice education, competency, and/or action among students, staff, and/or faculty at their institution or in the region. The Award is presented by the Mid-Atlantic Association of College and University Housing Officers.
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2021 Nov 16
Intelligence Analysis Alumni Becomes New Jersey State Trooper
Alexis Hart '20 learned how to be a team player at York College of Pennsylvania. She carries that mentality with her into her work in law enforcement.
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2021 Oct 18
York College Graduate Publishes Study on Augmented Reality in the Classroom
Megan Tyson '21 wanted to help her high school students develop better vocabulary skills. She used technology to see how she could better engage them.
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2021 Oct 18
York College Nursing Student Saves Man's Life in Red Lobster Parking Lot
Sarah Friedman '23 just started her waitress shift at a Red Lobster in New Jersey when she saved the life of a man who had overdosed.
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2021 Oct 18
York College Graduate Opens West Shore Wildlife Center to Save Local Animals
Emily Garrigan '17 thought she initially wanted to be a nurse, but later discovered her love of science would lead to a career helping animals.
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2021 Oct 18
Appell Arts Fellow Returns to a Love of Art 20 Years After Dropping Out of College
Jeannine Dabb '20 wanted to complete the bachelor's degree she never had a chance to finish. She did that and more, and she's now the Appell Arts Fellow for York College of Pennsylvania.
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2021 Oct 18
York College Interns Will Conduct Robotics Study Through Manufacturing PA Initiative Grant
Mikaela Domingo '23 is the first of several interns at York College of Pennsylvania who will gain industry experience thanks to a $60,000 research grant.
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2021 Oct 18
York College of Pennsylvania Student Received Award
York College of Pennsylvania Sport Management student Matthew Fanelli received the Pennsylvania Sports Business Student Service Award.
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2021 May 13
York College of Pennsylvania Students Recognized with Awards
York College of Pennsylvania students were recognized for the Student Senate Service Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11
York College of Pennsylvania Students Recognized with Awards
York College of Pennsylvania students were recognized for the Student Association Service Scholarship Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11
York College of Pennsylvania Students Recognized with Awards
York College of Pennsylvania students were recognized for the Senior Honor Society Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11
York College of Pennsylvania Student Recognized with Award
York College of Pennsylvania Sport Management student Josiah Williams was recognized for the William Kain Good Citizenship Scholarship Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11
York College of Pennsylvania Student Recognized with Award
York College of Pennsylvania Mass Communication student Lindsey Bonner was recognized for the W. Burg Anstine Speech Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11
York College of Pennsylvania Student Recognized with Award
York College of Pennsylvania History student Micheal Anderson was recognized for The Avillo Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11
York College of Pennsylvania Student Recognized with Award
York College of Pennsylvania Music Production and Entrepreneurship student Alexa Scranton was recognized for the WVYC Radio Station Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11
York College of Pennsylvania Student Recognized with Award
York College of Pennsylvania Biology student Hayden Divers was recognized for the Rene' Gallagher Memorial Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11
York College of Pennsylvania Student Recognized with Award
York College of Pennsylvania Recreation and Leisure Administration student Gabriel Lloyd was recognized for the Sylvia Newcombe Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11
York College of Pennsylvania Student Recognized with Award
York College of Pennsylvania International Relations student Christopher Giani was recognized for the Sadari and Saroj Khanna Award during the College's annual 2021 Recognition Ceremony.
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2021 May 11