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New Cardinals Poised to Soar after Orientation at York

01/23/2025

Spring 2025’s New Student Orientation at York College was a day filled with excitement for incoming freshmen and transfer students, as they prepare to launch or continue their college education.

York College Mourns the Loss of Professor Emerita Debra Swoboda

01/22/2025

With deep sadness, the Department of Behavioral Sciences announces that our colleague, Debra Swoboda, professor emerita, passed away on January 9 after a brief illness.

Prof. Mary-Jo Kranacher Offers Expert Insights on the Dangers of Compromised Data

01/17/2025

Accounting Professor Mary-Jo Kranacher continues to be sought after for her expertise in financial matters. She is a regular contributor to WalletHub and other leading outlets.

Professor Robert Parmet Retires After 57 Years but Continues to Inspire

01/15/2025

After nearly six extraordinary decades, Dr. Robert Parmet, a founding faculty member and the longest-serving professor at York College, CUNY, has retired.

Recent York Graduate Shines at NYSAHPERD’s Annual Conference

01/15/2025

Divad Smith, a 2024 graduate of York College and an emerging leader in physical education, made a notable impact at the recent NYSAHPERD conference, showcasing his professionalism and dedication to the field.

Air Force Veteran, York Adjunct/Alum Publishes New Book

01/09/2025

Queens’-own Andrew P. Jackson, fondly known as Sekou, has been inspired and mentored by library professionals and enjoys honoring them through his writing

Nursing Ceremony Honors Beloved Student

01/03/2025

York College’s nursing pinning ceremony honored the memory of Zauditu Grindley, celebrating graduates and her lasting impact on the community.

Adjunct Faculty, Thinh Vu, joins the editorial board of BMC Public Health

01/03/2025

Thinh Vu, a faculty member at York College's Department of Health and Human Performance, has been appointed to the editorial board of BMC Public Health, a leading open-access journal dedicated to global public health research.

Employee of the Month for December: Veniesha Massaquoi Recognized

12/20/2024

Congratulations to Veniesha Massaquoi from the Occupational Therapy department, who has been named Employee of the Month for December.

Geology Alum Shares Success Story Five Years After Graduation from York

12/18/2024

Jasmin Budhan, a Geology graduate of the York College Class of 2019, is making strides in her career as a materials analyst in the field of sustainability.

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