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From Officer to K9 Handler: Hope and Barkley’s Journey at YSU
March 17, 2025
Officer Hope Stoner’s journey at Youngstown State University started two and a half years ago when she officially joined the YSU Police Department. Stoner’s devotion to her job, her community, and...

YSU professor Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich: Champion of service and League of Women Voters Hall of Fame Inductee
March 31, 2025
Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich, professor of Public Affairs and Politics at Youngstown State University, has recently been inducted into the League of Women Voters Hall of Fame, a recognition that honors her work and dedication to service in the Youngstown community. This honor celebrates not just her academic achievements but her long running commitment to social equity, leadership and empowering underserved communities.

YSU Physical Therapy Chair inducted as Fellow into National Academies of Practice
March 24, 2025
Nancy Landgraff, department chair and professor of physical therapy, was recently inducted as a Distinguished Fellow into the National Academies of Practice. This milestone honors her 43 years of...

Sara Fleet Michaliszyn Appointed Dean of Bitonte College of Health and Human Services at Youngstown State University
March 17, 2025
Youngstown State University has announced the appointment of Sara Fleet Michaliszyn, Ph.D., as the new dean of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, effective immediately. Michaliszyn has...

YSU Police Department Welcomes New K9 Officer, Barkley
March 17, 2025
The Youngstown State University Police Department is excited to announce the arrival of its newest member, K9 Barkley. Barkley continues YSU PD's K9 program after the retirement of the previous K9,...

From Officer to K9 Handler: Hope and Barkley’s Journey at YSU
March 17, 2025
Officer Hope Stoner’s journey at Youngstown State University started two and a half years ago when she officially joined the YSU Police Department. Stoner’s devotion to her job, her community, and...

YSU professor Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich: Champion of service and League of Women Voters Hall of Fame Inductee
March 31, 2025
Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich, professor of Public Affairs and Politics at Youngstown State University, has recently been inducted into the League of Women Voters Hall of Fame, a recognition that honors her work and dedication to service in the Youngstown community. This honor celebrates not just her academic achievements but her long running commitment to social equity, leadership and empowering underserved communities.

YSU Physical Therapy Chair inducted as Fellow into National Academies of Practice
March 24, 2025
Nancy Landgraff, department chair and professor of physical therapy, was recently inducted as a Distinguished Fellow into the National Academies of Practice. This milestone honors her 43 years of...

Sara Fleet Michaliszyn Appointed Dean of Bitonte College of Health and Human Services at Youngstown State University
March 17, 2025
Youngstown State University has announced the appointment of Sara Fleet Michaliszyn, Ph.D., as the new dean of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, effective immediately. Michaliszyn has...

YSU Police Department Welcomes New K9 Officer, Barkley
March 17, 2025
The Youngstown State University Police Department is excited to announce the arrival of its newest member, K9 Barkley. Barkley continues YSU PD's K9 program after the retirement of the previous K9,...

From Officer to K9 Handler: Hope and Barkley’s Journey at YSU
March 17, 2025
Officer Hope Stoner’s journey at Youngstown State University started two and a half years ago when she officially joined the YSU Police Department. Stoner’s devotion to her job, her community, and...