December 2022
J.D. Brown Center News & Updates
Programming Update
YCP HACKS RETURNED FOR THE SIXTH ITERATION

The J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 6th annual YCP Hacks event on November 4, 5, and 6. This student-led event, which ran for 40 hours straight, included students from all over the country and encouraged them to create something new, whether that be a new piece of hardware, an interactive game, or code that solves a real-world problem.
YCP HACKS IN THE CLASSROOM

As part of their Engineering Capstone Design course, five York College students have taken up the task of building, from scratch, a brand new YCP Hacks website.

Ralph Greaves '23, Kayla Hunt '23, Derek Ile '23, Josh Kopelcheck '23, and Brady Carbaugh '23 didn't know each other when they began the project, but have put their collective talents to work to create a professional-grade, functioning website in just one semester. J.D. Brown Center staff and the YCP Hacks student organizers serve as the clients, directing the team as to what functionality is required, as well as setting deadlines.

The team will continue their work in the Spring Semester, adding functionality and improving design, so that the site is ready for use in the Fall of 2023.
York College Expansion
THE GRAHAM CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER

There's a new set of business resources in York. The Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation will play a key role in the future of York's business community and York College. Along with the Knowledge Park, the GCCI will bring together local business leaders with York College faculty and students.

Both a physical space to work together on York College's campus, and a conceptual space where academic / business partnerships are valued, the GCCI uses project-based learning courses, faculty research, and high-level internships to prepare tomorrow's business leaders.

Learn more about the GCCI here!
Community Support

THE J.D. BROWN CENTER RECENTLY HOSTED STATE SENATOR MIKE REGAN

State Senator Mike Regan recently gained the J.D. Brown Center, Knowledge Park and the surrounding area as part of his jurisdiction. His visit allowed him to learn more about the work being done at the Center, as well as the details of the upcoming Knowledge Park. Senator Regan was excited by the work being done, and is looking forward to future partnerships.

Learn more about Senator Regan and his work