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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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YSU retains top spot in recycling competition

July 15, 2022

Youngstown State University retained its #1 state ranking in the annual nationwide Campus Race to...

YSU hits record $24.1 million fundraising mark

July 14, 2022

Youngstown State University and the YSU Foundation received a record $24.1 million in gifts in...

Landgraff named Tressel Endowed Chair for leadership of PT program

June 24, 2022

Nancy Landgraff, whose leadership has brought national and statewide accolades to Youngstown State University’s Department...

YSU Board of Trustees Summary, June 22 and 23, 2022

June 24, 2022

The Fiscal Year 2023 budget, projected persistent declines in enrollment across higher education, major renovations...

President Tressel announces departure from YSU effective Feb. 1, 2023

June 22, 2022

Jim Tressel, president of Youngstown State University since 2014, announced today that he will leave...

Gov. names local ophthalmologist to YSU BoT

June 18, 2022

Gov. Mike DeWine has named Dr. Sergul A. Erzurum, a well-known local ophthalmologist and vice...

YSU adds Associate in Nursing to address shortages

June 17, 2022

In response to the continued demand for more nurses, Youngstown State University is launching a...

Ward Beecher Science Hall Greenhouse renamed in memory of Sandy Simon

June 10, 2022

The Ward Beecher Science Hall Greenhouse is being named The Sandy Simon Greenhouse, in recognition...
Michael Puhalla, Cassandra Tomlin, Carly Calderone and Sam Madden

YSU students place in international competition

June 2, 2022

Four YSU students placed as finalists in the 2022 NASBITE International Student Case Competition.

YSU recognized for support of military students

May 27, 2022

Youngstown State University has been designated a Collegiate Purple Star campus for its continued efforts...

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