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.
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.
| Date | Speaker | Event Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-22 | Nicole Pettitt and Cynthia Vigliotti | Working with International and Multicultural Students | $600 |
| 2025-09-29 | Dr. Norman JW Goda | Gaza - war between Israel and Hamas | $2,000 |
| 2025-10-02 | Dr. Philip Pettit | Democracy: The What , the Why, and the How | $6,500 |
| 2025-11-03 | Andrew Och | Women's role in development and leadership of our country | $500 |
| 2026-01-06 | Curt Radabaugh | George Washington & the Continental Army at Valley Forge | $825 |