April 2026

 

The Future is Collaborative: Inside the YCP Graham Fellows Program

What happens when you put graphic design, engineering, biology, marketing, and criminal justice majors in a room together?  Graham Collaborative Innovation Fellows (Graham Fellows) call it the future.

This semester, our Fellows are leading projects from designing a new makerspace on campus to cooking with middle schoolers to launching a new podcast, exemplifying what it means to collaborate at YCP. Read more!

Innovating Imagination: GCCI Announces Winners of Student Art Competition

What does collaboration and innovation look like to YCP students?  This was the central question posed by the GCCI in a call for art submissions for a new student space in Diehl House. 

To connect with YCP’s many talented artists, the GCCI partnered with Jim Howard, an art teacher from Central York High and his students, to facilitate the competition. Read more!

 

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 Celebration of Collaboration

TONIGHT!!  April 16, 2026, 5:00–6:30pm - Yorkview, York College of Pennsylvania

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and the Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation (GCCI) invite you to this joint showcase of high-impact YCP partnerships, featuring engaging videos, interactive poster sessions, samplings from local food vendors, conversation stations, and winners of the GCCI Collaborative Innovation Awards

 

Go Green in the City

April 18, 2026, 10am–3pm 

Enjoy this annual interactive street fair promoting eco-friendly living!

 

Engineering & Computer Science Capstone Expo

April 23, 2026, 3–5pm - Kinsley Engineering Center 

Come and see what senior Engineering students have been working on!

 

National Volunteer Week

April 19–25, 2026

Take time to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice, and support to causes they care about.

 

YCP Plant Sale

April 27, 2026, 11am–4pm - Appell Horticulture Center

This sale, featuring annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs, is open to the public. Cash, card and virtual wallets accepted.

 

Undergraduate Showcase of Research and Creative Scholarly Work

April 29, 2026, 1:30–4:00pm - Yorkview, York College of Pennsylvania

Celebrate the accomplishments of YCP undergraduate students.

 

Give Local York

April 30–May 1, 2026

Come and celebrate the York community alongside hundreds of local organizations raising funds for nonprofit organizations. 

 

Downtown Update: Creative Momentum, Community Investment

May 6, 2026 - Keystone Kidspace

Sign up for a dynamic conversation on what’s happening now and what’s ahead for Downtown York.

 

Grants for YCP Faculty & Staff

The GCCI Grants Program is more than just funding, it’s an investment in boundary-breaking collaboration.

 

Ready to turn your interdisciplinary idea into a new reality for YCP?

Learn More About GCCI Grants

9/11 Day K-12 School Grants Program 

 

9/11 Day Campus Grants Program

 

9/11 Day Youth Service Grant Program

 

Application Deadlines: April 17, 2026

As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, three grants are available to help fund educational and volunteer activities in observation the federally designated September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Project Pericles Civic Fellowship

Application Deadline: May 11, 2026

This fellowship supports faculty and staff from all higher education institutions in strengthening democratic practice on their campuses.

Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Grants

Application Deadline: May 29, 2026

This program is designed to encourage businesses to invest in projects which improve distressed areas.

Become a GCCI Grant Reviewer

No prior grant experience? No problem! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the grant process, build connections, and support the forward-thinking work happening at YCP.

 GCCI Grant Reviewer Form
 

AI and Advising

April 22, 2026 - 1:00 PM CT

 

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of higher education, from how students access information to how institutions provide support.

 

But what does this mean for academic advisors? In this timely and practical session, Jeff Elliott (Purdue University) and Antonio Robinson (Trident Technical College) will explore how AI tools can be integrated into advising workflows in meaningful, ethical ways.

 

Whether you're cautiously curious or actively experimenting with AI, this conversation will help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and care.

 

Email academicadvising@ycp.edu to receive Google calendar invite

Changing the Narrative: Women Leading, Innovating, and Challenging Expectations

April 14, 2026, 11:30am–1:00pm - Heritage Hills Resort

This luncheon will dive into an honest and empowering conversation with women making their mark in manufacturing and supply chain.

 

Fighting Words Virtual Poetry Workshop for Young Adults

April 14, 2026, 7:30–8:45pm 

This workshop will explore crafting poems from news stories. 

 

Pop-Up Connection with Employers

April 15, 2026 , 9am–2pm - Weinstock Lobby, Willman Business Center

Speak with representatives from six different organizations about risk management careers!

 

Local Stages, Local Growth: The Business of Live Music in York County

April 29, 2026, 7:30–8:30am - Wyndham Garden York

Come ready to network with fellow business and community leaders and be inspired by the success stories that are driving York County forward.

 

Tune in to...

Y Money Talks - An New Podcast by Graham Fellows

In our first episode of “Y Money Talks,” host Alex Jolakian discusses one of the first financial responsibilities for college students' post-graduation: taxes!

 

In this episode, we talk to York College’s own Professor Richard Butler, who specializes in Taxation and has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant for over two decades. They talk about why students should file taxes, how to file, and free resources to help students get them done just in time for Tax Day!

Article: Teens Are Using AI to Research Colleges. Is That a Good Thing?

A new report based on a survey of more than 5,000 high school students finds that about half of them are using AI to help them select a postsecondary institution

 

Article: Common Cause: Students for Academic Freedom

Threats to academic freedom are threats to us all—they threaten the future we wish to create. Here's how you can help.

 

Article: Youth Shaping Communities Through STEM

The language of youth agency and empowerment is everywhere. But here's a question worth sitting with: How much do we actually know about whether it is working?

 

Citizen Science Month

April is Citizen Science Month! A global celebration of public participation in scientific research. Anyone can participate from anywhere, at any time. 

 

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