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York College inaugurates fifth president

Dawn J. Sagert
York College of Pennsylvania President Dr. Thomas D. Burns takes the podium during his inauguration ceremony at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York College of Pennsylvania President Dr. Thomas D. Burns takes the podium during his inauguration ceremony at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the Spring Garden Township campus, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the Spring Garden Township campus, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Associate Professor of Music Erin Lippard performs The National Anthem during the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns (not pictured), at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Associate Professor of Music Erin Lippard performs The National Anthem during the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns (not pictured), at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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An inauguration ceremony is held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
An inauguration ceremony is held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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York College Board of Trustees Chair Laura Wand welcomes the audience to the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York College Board of Trustees Chair Laura Wand welcomes the audience to the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Cornerstone Baptist Church of York Pastor Mark Kearse offers the invocation during the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Cornerstone Baptist Church of York Pastor Mark Kearse offers the invocation during the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Academic Senate President James Kearns, right, gifts a pen and journal to the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, during Burns’ inauguration ceremony held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Academic Senate President James Kearns, right, gifts a pen and journal to the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, during Burns’ inauguration ceremony held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Academic Senate President James Kearns, right, looks on as the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, takes the podium during Burns’ inauguration ceremony held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Academic Senate President James Kearns, right, looks on as the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, takes the podium during Burns’ inauguration ceremony held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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The inauguration ceremony for York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, is held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
The inauguration ceremony for York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, is held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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From right, state representatives Carol Hill-Evans and Seth Grove offer a citation to the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, during Burns’ inauguration ceremony held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
From right, state representatives Carol Hill-Evans and Seth Grove offer a citation to the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, during Burns’ inauguration ceremony held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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From right, state representatives Carol Hill-Evans and Seth Grove offer a citation to the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, during Burns’ inauguration ceremony held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
From right, state representatives Carol Hill-Evans and Seth Grove offer a citation to the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, during Burns’ inauguration ceremony held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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York College Chamber Singers perform during the inauguration ceremony for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York College Chamber Singers perform during the inauguration ceremony for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Belmont University President Emeritus Dr. Bob Fisher introduces the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Belmont University President Emeritus Dr. Bob Fisher introduces the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Applause is offered during the inauguration ceremony is held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Applause is offered during the inauguration ceremony is held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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York College of Pennsylvania President Dr. Thomas D. Burns takes the podium during his inauguration ceremony at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York College of Pennsylvania President Dr. Thomas D. Burns takes the podium during his inauguration ceremony at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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The inauguration ceremony for York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, is held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
The inauguration ceremony for York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, is held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Applause is offered during the inauguration ceremony is held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Applause is offered during the inauguration ceremony is held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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An audience looks on during the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
An audience looks on during the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Faculty and community members looks on during the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Faculty and community members looks on during the inauguration ceremony held for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the Spring Garden Township campus, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the Spring Garden Township campus, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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York College Chamber Singers perform during the inauguration ceremony for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York College Chamber Singers perform during the inauguration ceremony for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center in the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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The inauguration ceremony for York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, is held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
The inauguration ceremony for York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, is held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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The inauguration ceremony for York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, is held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
The inauguration ceremony for York College of Pennsylvania’s fifth president, Dr. Thomas D. Burns, is held at the Waldner Performing Arts Center on the York College of Pennsylvania campus in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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