York College of PA Celebrates Opening of Appell Horticulture Center, Legacy of Appell Giving, with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

York College of Pennsylvania celebrated the opening of its Appell Horticulture Center and the legacy of support from the Appell family at an Oct. 12 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Funded with a multimillion-dollar commitment from the Powder Mill Foundation, the Appell Horticulture Center was built to accommodate the growing Environmental Horticulture program, which was first available to students beginning in Fall 2021. With a focus on environmental sustainability, the Appell Environmental Horticulture program also offers hands-on learning opportunities at Millbourne, Appell’s 50-acre private estate in York.

Mrs. Jody Appell, the 99-year-old widow of philanthropist and local businessman Louis Appell Jr., attended the event. Michael Hady, CEO of the Powder Mill Foundation created by Mr. Appell, spoke of his vision for York College and its students.

“He envisioned so much more for generations to come,” Hady said. “He wanted to support the education of students here at York College who could study here on the campus and then be immersed in his garden