York College of Pennsylvania Announces New, Lifelong Learning Program for Local Senior Population

York College of Pennsylvania Announces New, Lifelong Learning Program for Local

Senior Population

New community-focused program expands access to education and engagement for older adults

YORK, Pa.

— York College of Pennsylvania is proud to announce the launch of a new program

designed to enrich the lives of local seniors through accessible educational, cultural,

intergenerational, and social opportunities. The new lifelong learning initiative will officially

launch on January 5, 2026, with membership and course registration opening in May 2026.

Housed under the York College Center for Community Engagement, the new intergenerational

learning initiative reflects the College’s commitment to serving as the educational anchor for

York County, supporting learning at every stage of life, and responding to a growing community

need for meaningful, accessible lifelong learning opportunities.

The initiative is made possible in part through support and partnership from the York County

Community Foundation (YCCF) as part of its Embracing Aging Initiative, which supports

programs that promote vitality, connection, and purpose for older adults across York County.

“York College is intensely focused on being York's educational choice and to meeting learners

where they are throughout their journey,

” said York College President Thomas Burns, Ph.D.

“Our goal is to continue to support a vibrant, multi-generational learning community that

capitalizes on the strengths of a York College education while serving the needs of York

County.

”

Designed as a member-driven, noncredit program, the initiative will offer a year-round schedule

of courses and experiences. Through membership and course fees, participants can gain

access to educational programs, cultural experiences, travel, and volunteer engagement.

The lifelong learning program aligns closely with York College’s mission of community

engagement by building bridges between the College and the region.“This initiative is about connection. It’s about connecting people to ideas, to one another, and to

York College,

” said Carly Legg Wood, Executive Director of the York College Center for

Community Engagement.

“We see a clear and growing need in our community for lifelong

learning opportunities that are accessible, welcoming, and enriching. The intergenerational

program allows us to meet that need while creating mutually beneficial partnerships that

enhance lives across generations.

”

The launch of this initiative also aligns with and helps advance YCCF’s Embracing Aging

priorities by promoting lifelong growth, social engagement and inclusion, and a focus on quality

of life for older adults.

“This new lifelong learning initiative at York College exemplifies what Embracing Aging is all

about—supporting collective curiosity, intergenerational connection, and purpose throughout

life,

” Natalee C. Gunderson, President & CEO, York County Community Foundation, said.

“We’re delighted to support the College in bringing this important program to our community. As

one of the fastest growing demographics across our County, we understand the incredible value

they have for York County, and we want to support their ability to thrive, right here in York.

”

Through the lifelong learning initiative, York College will provide older adults with opportunities

to remain intellectually curious, socially connected, and actively engaged, while reinforcing the

College’s role as a hub for learning, service, and partnership in York County.

Additional details, including membership information and program offerings, will be shared as

the January 2026 launch approaches.

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Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of

arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the College is known for its

focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students

in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs. Deeply

rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business, education, engineering, and

nursing programs, York is ranked among the nation’s Best Value Schools by Niche. The College’s robust recreation

and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 24 NCAA Division III sports teams and 30+

intramural/club sports. A Princeton Review Best Mid-Atlantic College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged

faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and

accessibility.