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The Rich Center for Autism moves into next phase of renovation project, Building for Tomorrow after receiving $550,000 from the state of Ohio

July 15, 2024
The Rich Center for Autism will receive a total of $550,000 from the state of Ohio in the new biennial Capital Budget, to be used toward building renovations. As a result of the efforts from the...
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YSU announces formation of new Strategic Communications Office

July 12, 2024
Youngstown State University today announced the stand up of a new strategic communications function at the University, and Tim Harrington has been selected as the new Special Assistant to the...
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YSU's Steel Penguin Ensemble presents 'Here There Be Dragons' at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

July 1, 2024
Fourteen YSU University Theatre students will be making their international debut this summer. Performing as the Steel Penguin Ensemble, they will be a part of the Off-Broadway musical “Here There Be...
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Governor appoints two new members to YSU Board of Trustees

May 31, 2024
Gov. Mike DeWine has announced the appointment of Sterling Williams of Warren, Ohio, a distinguished business leader and dedicated community advocate, to the YSU Board of Trustees. The governor also...
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Youngstown State University to honor Beebe and Young with Heritage Awards

May 28, 2024
The late Robert “Bob” Beebe, professor emeritus and founding chair of the first doctoral program at YSU and the late Warren Melvin “Renny” Young, professor emeritus and Ward Beecher Planetarium...
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Reading of the Names ceremony May 22

May 20, 2024

Youngstown State University holds its annual Reading of the Names ceremony, honoring YSU employees and...

Abdu Arslanyilmaz awarded YSU’s James P. Tressel Endowed Chair in Leadership

May 20, 2024

Abdu Arslanyilmaz, chair and professor of Computer Science, Information & Engineering Technology, has been selected...

Business student accepted into BSBA to J.D. 3 + 3 program

May 20, 2024

Lainey Mercure, Business Law major in the Individualized Curriculum Program out of the Williamson College...
2024 ACE Scholarship recipients

YSU ACE announces 2024 scholarship recipients

May 13, 2024

Youngstown State University’s Association of Classified Employees has announced the 2024 recipients for its annual...

10th anniversary of workforce training supporting international trade

May 13, 2024

Twelve business students have been selected and will be participating in the 2024 Ohio Export...

YSU’s Penguin Combat Robotics team wins two matches at national competition

May 5, 2024

A YSU battle bot team, Penguin Combat Robotics, attended the national RoboGames competition in San...

YSU alumni chapters spread Penguin Pride during National Volunteer Week

May 5, 2024

Youngstown State University alumni chapters across the nation actively participated in National Volunteer Week, held...
Bianca Patrone

YSU’s CCP student first ever to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree before finishing high school

May 2, 2024

Bianca Patrone started taking courses at YSU when she was in the eighth grade and...

Youngstown State’s Mechanical Engineering Team finishes fourth in international competition

April 29, 2024

Youngstown State University placed fourth overall in the e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge at the American...

Lifelong Learner: 76-year old YSU student gears up to graduate after 58 Years

April 29, 2024

After 58 years, 76-year old-Diane (Lederle) Dull will be graduating from YSU during the Spring...

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