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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 Business Dean Betty Jo Licata announces retirement

April 1, 2021

Betty Jo Licata is retiring after 26½ years as dean of Youngstown State University’s Williamson...

Excellence @ Work: Performances and exhibitions

March 31, 2021

The latest edition of Excellence @ Work , an e-newsletter recognizing YSU faculty and staff...

YSU asking students to participate in National Alcohol Screening Day event

March 26, 2021

Reducing the stigma around discussing substance abuse and increasing awareness of high-risk alcohol use are...

Business students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma honorary

March 26, 2021

Fifty-six students in Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration were recently installed into...

New YSU Honors College initiative making "a genuine difference"

March 26, 2021

Eleven students in the Youngstown State University Honors College have volunteered nearly 50 hours tutoring...
YSU COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Beeghly Center, Youngstown State University Tuesdays, March 30 and April

YSU schedules on-campus COVID-19 vaccinations

March 25, 2021

Vaccines available to students, faculty, staff and their families Youngstown State University, in...

Excellence @ Work: Presentations and honors

March 25, 2021

The latest edition of Excellence @ Work , an e-newsletter recognizing YSU faculty and staff...

YSU Summer Festival of the Arts moves downtown

March 22, 2021

YSU President Jim Tressel at a press conference March 22 in Wean Park downtown announcing...

YSU Excellence @ Work: Faculty publications

March 21, 2021

The latest edition of Excellence @ Work , an e-newsletter recognizing YSU faculty...

History student earns prestigious fellowship

March 19, 2021

Mitchell Topf, a graduate student in Youngstown State University’s History program, has been selected to...

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