YSU Experiential Learning and Engagement

Youngstown State University’s Guin Fit program, in partnership with the Health Community Partnership Mahoning Valley and the League of American Bicyclists, will host the Moving Active Transportation Forward Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Stambaugh Auditorium. Guin Fit, YSU’s...

The Youngstown State University Bitonte College of Health and Human Services has launched a new wellness events calendar to increase access to health and wellness events and activities across the Mahoning Valley. The college is dedicated to promoting health and wellness throughout the region by...

Nadia Christine Zarbaugh, a Biological Sciences major from Poland, has been appointed by Gov. Mike Dewine to serve as a student member of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees. Zarbaugh’s term will run through May 2027. “Nadia exemplifies the academic excellence, leadership, and...

From wetlands to the skies, students across the Mahoning Valley and beyond are being invited to Youngstown State University's Williamson Innovation Park – a unique outdoor STEM education hub that specializes in hands-on learning. As a key extension of YSU, this new initiative combines accessibility...

Doctor of Physical Therapy students from Youngstown State University are offering two free wellness events this June to promote health, physical activity and injury prevention for individuals across their lifespan. Both events will take place at Southern Park Mall in Boardman and are open to the...

The Northeast Ohio Future Pilots Drone Showcase will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at the Williamson Innovation Park. Over 200 students and instructors from 12 school districts will gather for a day of hands-on drone demonstrations, industry insights and career...

Youngstown State University honored students, faculty, staff and alumni for their service at the annual Community Engagement Symposium on April 15. The event highlighted community-engaged scholarship and awarded individuals for their contributions to the campus and the greater Youngstown community...

As Youngstown State University prepares for the closure and renovation of Kilcawley Center, two interdisciplinary studio art students ensured its legacy lives on by leading the creation of a commemorative mural that blends the YSU community’s nostalgia with their vibrant creativity. Lauren Barrett...

YSU students, Brianna Anderson and Madelyn Welsh, hosted a special cooking class for 10 pre- and post-op bariatric patients from Mercy Health, organized by YSU Professor, Jeanine Mincher. This annual event is a collaborative effort aimed at engaging the community and providing valuable hands-on...

Bestselling author Alan Gratz will be the Thomas and Carol Gay Memorial Lecturer at the 2025 Youngstown State University English Festival, set for April 9-11 on the YSU campus. Gratz, the author of 20 young adult books, regularly appears on the New York Times bestseller lists. His book “Refugee”...