Students in the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University awarded a $2,000 grant to Clothed in Strength as part of the Fall 2025 Pay It Forward: Student Philanthropy Initiative. The grant is administered by members of the Student Nonprofit Leadership Organization...

The Guin Fit initiative at Youngstown State University has been formally recognized by the City of Youngstown with a certificate of recognition for its work advancing health equity throughout the community. Guin Fit focuses on promoting nutrition, physical activity and family wellness through...

Youngstown State University faculty member Jaelyn Farris has been recognized with the Community Impact Award from the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, honoring her contributions to leadership, innovation and service in the Mahoning Valley. Farris serves as a part-time faculty member in psychology...

Lawrence County Action recently hosted a session of its free Civics Refresher Series on April 16 featuring Cryshanna Jackson-Leftwich, a professor of politics and international relations at Youngstown State University. The series, held in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, is designed to...

Faculty Spotlight Youngstown State University professor Loren Lease is being recognized for her expertise and community impact following her assistance in a recent missing persons investigation in eastern Ohio. Lease, professor of anthropology at YSU, was called upon by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal...

75 students, faculty and staff from the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University stepped out of the classroom and into the community April 10 for the college’s annual “Dare to Care” Day of Service, a hands-on initiative supporting organizations across the Mahoning...

Youngstown State University was proud to welcome students, faculty and community partners for its annual Community Engagement Symposium, an event showcasing community-engaged learning and scholarship across campus and beyond. This year’s symposium featured 32 student posters, including 25 projects...

Youngstown State University welcomed students in grades 5-12 from Inspiring Minds Youngstown to campus April 8 for “I’m Y Day,” an event designed to introduce young learners to academic programs and college life while encouraging early exploration of higher education opportunities. Hosted by...

Campus community invited to complete 250 acts of kindness in 2026 The Youngstown State University Community Engagement Symposium served as the launchpad for a new campuswide initiative aimed at spreading compassion and connection: “Y and Kind.” Spearheaded by the YSU Community Engagement Council...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT For Anna Morgione, service is more than an activity – it’s a commitment that has shaped her college experience, career path and deep connection to the Youngstown community. A graduating senior at Youngstown State University, Morgione has spent the past four years turning that...