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Michelle Yurko
Vice President for Advancement and External Relations
Michelle Yurko serves as vice president for advancement and external relations at Ursinus College. Joining the institution in October 2022, coinciding with President Robyn Hannigan’s inauguration, Michelle leads strategic initiatives within the division of advancement and external relations. This division encompasses the comprehensive oversight of the department of advancement and the department of marketing and communications. These departments include development, alumni engagement, advancement operations and services, campaign management, marketing, communications, and government relations.
Background
Michelle has over 20 years of experience in higher education, working at both small, residential liberal arts college and large, research universities. In addition, Michelle’s experience also includes academic medicine and hospitals, as well as support for neurodiversity programs. Prior to her role at Ursinus College, Michelle served as vice president for institutional advancement at Drexel University and chief development officer for St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Michelle’s career also includes roles at Albright College in Reading, PA and Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Michelle began her career in higher education in athletics as a head field hockey coach.
Michelle lives near campus in Collegeville, PA with her husband, two children, and their Labrador Retriever. Her brother is a 2008 Ursinus graduate, and her niece is a current Ursinus student.
Education
- B.S. East Stroudsburg University
- M.Ed. Drexel University