Invited Speakers Information

Youngstown State University is committed to upholding freedom of speech, academic freedom, and intellectual diversity. As part of this commitment, the university invites speakers from a wide range of backgrounds who express diverse viewpoints. These individuals do not speak on behalf of Youngstown State University, and the opinions they share are their own.

Invited Speakers

In accordance with the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, Youngstown State University will publish a list of speakers who have been invited to participate in university-sponsored events and who received speaker fees, honoraria, or other compensation exceeding $500 in the past month. Consistent with state law, this list does not include events sponsored by registered student organizations.

This information will be updated and shared regularly.

DateSpeakerEvent DescriptionAmount
2025-09-22Nicole Pettitt and Cynthia VigliottiWorking with International and Multicultural Students$600
2025-09-29Dr. Norman JW GodaGaza - war between Israel and Hamas$2,000
2025-10-02Dr. Philip PettitDemocracy: The What , the Why, and the How$6,500
2025-11-03Andrew OchWomen's role in development and leadership of our country$500
2026-01-06Curt RadabaughGeorge Washington & the Continental Army at Valley Forge$825