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No matter where you live there is a good chance that you will run into alumni of Youngstown State University. Our alumni chapters are represented across 14 states.
For Youngstown State University students in communication and sports marketing courses, learning from someone who lives the industry every day is part of the experience.
Chad Krispinsky, part-time faculty member in YSU’s School of Strategic Communication and Media and longtime WKBN sports anchor, was recently inducted into the Trumbull County Sports Hall of Fame – an honor that reflects the expertise and professionalism he brings to his students.
Krispinsky, who has taught at YSU since 2005, drawing on more than two decades in broadcasting to help students connect classroom learning to the realities of the industry. His ongoing work in the field allows him to show students how skills developed in class translate directly into the fast-paced world of sports media.
Students, faculty and staff from Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration teamed up with the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley for the annual United We Care volunteer event.
Held at the United Way Volunteer Resource Center in Boardman, the event began with a welcome from United Way leadership and a continental breakfast. Volunteers then sorted and packed essential items for the organization’s Care Closets, which serve as on-campus resource rooms stocked with food, hygiene products, clothing and school supplies for students in need.
“United We Care gives our students a chance to serve the community while supporting United Way’s mission to remove barriers to education,” said Laura J. Dewberry, director of YSU’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership. For many students, the event provided an opportunity to connect classroom learning with community engagement.
Youngstown State University has been awarded a three-year certification by the Foundry Educational Foundation, becoming the first in Ohio and one of only 6 nationwide selected for the 2025-2026 cycle.
The FEF certification recognizes colleges and universities that meet the foundation’s rigorous standards for excellence in metalcasting and foundry education. Certified programs demonstrate strong industry partnerships, modern facilities and student success in areas such as research, competitions and workforce placement. This certification will allow YSU to expand upon its educational offerings in advanced manufacturing and metalcasting disciplines.
Come watch the YSU Men's Basketball team play at Global Credit Union Arena on Friday, November 7th! Tickets are $30 plus taxes and fees.
Alumni Holiday Gathering at Fortnight Brewing Company! Free event, people will pay on separate checks.
Heather Belgin
Director of Alumni
habelgin@ysu.edu
330-941-1591
Allison Bye
Assistant Director of Alumni
arbye@ysu.edu
330-941-7170
Tatiana O’Dell
Data Administration Specialist
todell@ysu.edu
330-941-1099