Faculty Success

Welcome to Faculty Success, a webpage that recognizes and celebrates the scholarly work and honors of the faculty and staff at Youngstown State University. Here you will find stories about academic activities and awards, publications and presentations, research grants and media appearances. Make sure to also take a look at the Excellence at Work e-newsletter, as well as the searchable online Faculty Experts List.

To submit items for Excellence at Work, complete the online form.

For more information, contact Ron Cole, director of University Communications, at racole01@ysu.edu or 330-941-3285, or Becky Rose, assistant director of University Communications, at rarose01@ysu.edu or 330-941-2159.

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New Plant Species Honors Alum’s Favorite “Eccentric” Prof

May 16, 2018
Flourishing in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Tennessee, there’s a newly discovered species of wild ginger named in memory of YSU Biology Professor Carl F. Chuey.

Faculty Bookshelf

May 16, 2018
Every spring, YSU Magazine sends out a call to university faculty and staff, inviting them to announce their newly published books, computer applications, musical recordings, art and photo...
Dean Betty Jo Licata receives the 2018 Dean of the Year award

YSU Dean named Beta Gamma Sigma 2018 Dean of the Year

April 27, 2018
Betty Jo Licata, dean of the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University, was named Beta Gamma Sigma 2018 Dean of the Year. The Beta Gamma Sigma Dean of the Year...
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Research Professorships awarded to 23 YSU faculty

April 20, 2018
The following Youngstown State University faculty have been awarded Research Professorships for the 2018-19 academic year: Christopher Arntsen, Chemistry, “Prediction of Band Gaps in Novel Materials...
Megan List

Dinner event April 27 supports new Women and Gender Resource Initiative on campus

April 13, 2018
The Women and Gender Resource Initiative at Youngstown State University hosts a debut dinner 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, on the fifth floor of Maag Library on campus. The fund-raising event is $50...
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Distinguished faculty recognized April 11 on campus

April 6, 2018
Dozens of Youngstown State University faculty members, including one with 50 years of service, will be honored at the annual Faculty Recognition Awards Dinner 6:15 p.m. April 11 in the Chestnut Room...
Gary Salvner and Rick Shale, prominent retired faculty members in the English Department

Gary Salvner, Rick Shale to receive YSU Heritage Award

March 29, 2018
Gary Salvner and Rick Shale, prominent retired faculty members in the English Department, receive the Youngstown State University Heritage Award at the annual Faculty Recognition Awards Dinner 6:15 p...
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YSU hits exclusive platinum level

March 2, 2018
Youngstown State University is now a platinum member of America Makes. “This is the highest membership level, and few companies and universities have achieved it,” said Mike Hripko, YSU associate...
2018 Diversity Leadership Awardees

Professors honored at Diversity Leadership event March 22

March 2, 2018
Michael Jerryson, associate professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Sherri Harper Woods, assistant professor of Social Work, receive Campus Leadership Awards at the annual Youngstown State...
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YSU faculty and staff accomplishments

February 23, 2018
Honors, achievements, activities of Youngstown State University faculty and staff:

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