April 19-25 is National Volunteer week and YSU Alumni chapters near and far are rolling up their sleeves and helping out those in their community. Check out the link below to find Alumni Volunteer opportunities near you!
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.
Graduating senior Anna Morgione has turned her passion for service into a lasting impact across the Youngstown community. A nursing major and Sokolov Honors College student, she has spent four years connecting students with volunteer opportunities and building meaningful relationships through her work with United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.
Her dedication earned her the prestigious Charles J. Ping Student Service Award. Reflecting on her experience, Morgione said, “It’s the relationships that stay with you. You’re not just dropping something off – you’re building trust.” She plans to continue her service after graduation, maintaining the connections she’s built during her time at Youngstown State University
Student journalists at Youngstown State University earned multiple national honors in the Society for Collegiate Journalists 2025 contest, recognizing excellence across print, broadcast and digital media.
YSU student outlets, including The Jambar, JambarTV and Rookery Radio, brought home five first-place awards, highlighted by top honors for online radio excellence and multimedia sports coverage.
“These national honors prove that our students aren’t just playing the game — they are ready for the show,” said student media advisor Adam Earnheardt. The awards reflect YSU’s strong commitment to hands-on learning and professional development in student media.
Youngstown State University’s Jazz Studies Area and Dana School of Music will present a Jazz Ensemble concert featuring guest artist John Fedchock at 7:30 p.m. April 15 at the Apollo Maennerchor in Sharon, Pennsylvania.
The performance will also include the Conneaut Area Blue Note High School Jazz Band, with selections by Fedchock such as “Bossa Rio” and “Midnight Passage.”
A Grammy-nominated trombonist and arranger, Fedchock brings decades of experience to the stage. The event is open to the public, with $10 tickets available at the door.
Join the YSU Cleveland Alumni Chapter on Wednesday, April 22 at 4:00pm when they volunteer with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 13815 Coit Road, Cleveland, OH 44110. The Greater Cleveland… Continue reading YSU Alumni Cleveland Chapter- Volunteering at Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Please join the Columbus YSU Alumni Chapter in volunteering at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, Saturday, April 25 from 9:00am - 12:00pm Mid-Ohio Food Collective4041 Gantz RdGrove City, OH 43123 RSVPs… Continue reading YSU Columbus Chapter – Alumni Volunteering at Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Join the YSU Orlando Alumni Chapter in volunteering at The Sharing Center Saturday, April 25th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm! Volunteers may help sort clothing donations, organize merchandise, stock shelves, or… Continue reading Orlando Alumni Chapter- Volunteering at The Sharing Center
Heather Belgin
Director of Alumni
habelgin@ysu.edu
330-941-1591
Allison Bye
Assistant Director of Alumni
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330-941-7170
Tatiana O’Dell
Data Administration Specialist
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330-941-1099