The following scholarships are offered by the center to students:

Centofanti Memorial Scholarship

The James and Coralie Centofanti Memorial Scholarship was established in 2012 through a gift provided by the Centofanti Charitable Trust.  The scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students in health and human service majors who have expressed a sincere desire to serve vulnerable population groups upon graduation. Student's must:

Financial Need; Applicants must demonstrate financial need verified by a completed FAFSA;

Research Support Offered

• Grant Writing Support: contact Dr. Azadeh Masalehdan Block -   amblock@ysu.edu
• Annual Research Symposium: contact Dr. Dennis Morawski -   dpmorawski@ysu.edu
• Statistical Support: contact Dr. Kenneth Learman -   klearman@ysu.edu
• CEU subcommittee: contact Dr. Sherri Harper Woods -   sdwoods02@ysu.edu

Federal Funding

National Institutes of Health

James Centofanti was born in Sulmona, Italy, in 1920 and immigrated to the United States as a child. He grew up in Youngstown and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Upon returning to civilian life, Mr. Centofanti was a business owner, a local philanthropist, and an avid horseman. He was a long-time member of the Board of Directors of Farmers National Bank in Canfield, a generous supporter of numerous educational and community-based activities in and around the Canfield, Ohio area, and a recipient of numerous awards for his humanitarian efforts. Mr.

Dental Hygiene Clinic

The Dental Hygiene facilities are located in Cushwa Hall on the YSU campus. The facilities consist of a classroom, patient reception area, and two clinics equipped with patient treatment operatories, radiology units, a darkroom, sterilization rooms and locker room. Each student operatory is equipped with a dental chair, dental delivery unit and computer with dental software.  Other features include digital and panoramic radiography. The dental hygiene clinics allow students to gain experience on a diverse population.

Housed in Cushwa Hall, the Merchandising facilities have a variety of resources available to students. Classrooms are equipped with sewing machines, mannequins and many other accessories needed for merchandising study. Along with the equipment available in Cushwa, the campus library also offers a current collection of books and periodicals to assist in your coursework.

Sewing machinces are available for students to access and use for classwork and study. Classrooms are equipped with the machines to give you the chance to learn proper technique when designing clothes.

Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Facilities

The Criminal Justice and Forensic Science facilities are housed in Cushwa Hall. Interactive labs are available for both programs, adding to your educational experience. Traditional classrooms as well as conference rooms are also utilized to enhance your learning.

As a Criminal Justice student, you will be able to take advantage of the forensic and investigative lab within Cushwa. 

Cushwa Hall

On the ground floor of the Cushwa, you will find traditional, lab and computer classrooms. A research lab is also available for use. All major physical therapy equipment are open for student practice.

Athletic Training Facilitiy

In addition to whirlpools and exercise equipment, you will have access to a swimming pool, physical fitness room and cardiovascular lab. The facility is used for demonstrations and to increase your learning experience.