The clouds are clearing. The sun is peaking over the horizon. The promised better times – a return to “normal” – seems to be closer than ever. Read more
YSU President Jim Tressel feels cautiously optimistic about the months ahead. "Take it from an old football coach who has been through a fair share of last-second nail-biters, the certainty of victory comes only when the clock ticks no more. That’s why, even-though it appears we may have beaten back this incessant threat of COVID-19, it’s best that we remain vigilant and cautious." Read more
Read about outstanding graduates across more than 70 years - from a 1950 alum who turns 100 later this year to a slew of graduates in their early-20-somethings.
Covering the big stories...Dean of the Island...Alumni Recitals...Beauty from ashes...Batman and his strange romances...Helping youth find their way...Pandemic, biology, virtual learning
“The academic achievements of our students, particularly when they go head-to-head against students from other universities, is nothing short of remarkable,” said Brien Smith, YSU provost. “The accomplishments are even more noteworthy given the challenges of the pandemic over the past several months.”
A roundup of campus activities, initiatives and news, from moving the YSU Summer Festival of the Arts downtown and continued work on Fifth Avenue renovations, to workforce development projects and the introduction of the university's fifth doctorate degree. Read more
The governing boards for both YSU and the YSU Foundation pulled out their wallets earlier this year to support the leadership legacy of President Jim Tressel. Read more
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