YSU Office of Alumni Engagement “Legacy Scholarship” Application Form.
No matter where you live there is a good chance that you will run into alumni of Youngstown State University. Our alumni chapters are represented across 14 states.
Three murals created through Youngstown State University’s Department of Art – the Andrews Avenue, Vellourec and Trek murals – have been officially added to “Murals Across Ohio”, a statewide collection highlighting public murals across all 88 Ohio counties. The recognition places both YSU and the City of Youngstown into a statewide spotlight for public art and cultural impact.
“It is wonderful to see Youngstown represented at the state level and to see our students’ work recognized for its artistic and community value,” said Dragana Crnjak, professor of art. “This acknowledgement is truly an honor. These murals reflect years of collaboration, creativity, and dedication, and it’s meaningful to have that work included in a statewide collection.”
Yiyang (Ian) Zhang, associate professor and Lariccia Family Endowed Faculty Fellow in the Lariccia School of Accounting and Finance in the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University, has been appointed associate editor of the Journal of Information Systems (JIS), a leading scholarly publication in the field of accounting information systems. The Journal of Information Systems is the official academic journal of the Accounting Information Systems Section of the American Accounting Association. The publication advances research at the intersection of accounting and technology, including systems design, data analytics, cybersecurity and emerging technologies that influence accounting practice and education.
Adam Earnheardt, professor in the Department of Strategic Communication and Media and student media advisor at Youngstown State University, was named president of the Shepherd of the Valley Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting on Monday, Nov. 17. The meeting was held at Shepherd of the Valley’s Poland campus.
Shepherd of the Valley is a nonprofit, faith-based organization that has supported older adults in the Mahoning Valley for more than 50 years. The organization offers housing, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services across its campuses in Liberty, Howland, Poland and Boardman, with a new Salem location set to open in 2026. Today, Shepherd of the Valley remains a leading provider of senior living and long-term care services in the region.
Alumni Holiday Gathering at Fortnight Brewing Company! Free event, people will pay on separate checks.
Heather Belgin
Director of Alumni
habelgin@ysu.edu
330-941-1591
Allison Bye
Assistant Director of Alumni
arbye@ysu.edu
330-941-7170
Tatiana O’Dell
Data Administration Specialist
todell@ysu.edu
330-941-1099