YSU Dental Hygiene program receives $5,000 grant to enhance community services

The Dr. Madeleine Haggerty Dental Hygiene Program at Youngstown State University has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. This endowment… Continue reading YSU Dental Hygiene program receives $5,000 grant to enhance community services

YSU professor receives Mon Valley Initiative Community Partner of the Year Award

Dawna Cerney, a broadly trained geographer and professor at Youngstown State University, has received the Mon Valley Initiative Community Partner of the Year award for her extensive efforts to revitalize… Continue reading YSU professor receives Mon Valley Initiative Community Partner of the Year Award

Student Feature: CCP program accelerates students’ education at YSU

FEATURE STORY Story by: Hannah Werle, Journalism major Photography by: Omar Frazier, Multimedia Communication major Almost 10 years ago, the Ohio Department of Higher Education introduced the College Credit Plus… Continue reading Student Feature: CCP program accelerates students’ education at YSU

YSU University Theatre kicks off 2024-25 season with ‘On the Verge’

Youngstown State University’s University Theatre proudly presents its 2024-25 season opener, “On the Verge”.  Originally written by Eric Overmyer, this time-traveling, adventurous comedy will take place at the Ford Theater in… Continue reading YSU University Theatre kicks off 2024-25 season with ‘On the Verge’

YSU’s Cancer Rehab Program leads to full recovery for local participant

The Cancer Rehab Program at YSU is a new project aimed at providing personalized support to individuals recovering from cancer within the local community. The program, a collaboration between YSU’s… Continue reading YSU’s Cancer Rehab Program leads to full recovery for local participant

Former YSU President Honored by Rich Center for Autism

Dr. Cynthia Anderson recognized for her instrumental role in the formation of The Rich Center On August 21, Dr. Cynthia Anderson, former president of Youngstown State University, attended the Rich… Continue reading Former YSU President Honored by Rich Center for Autism

Bitonte College of Health and Human Services to honor alumni at 15th Annual Alumni Recognition Dinner

Youngstown State University’s Dominic A. and Helen M. Bitonte College of Health and Human Services will honor alumni during its 15th Annual Alumni Recognition Dinner Friday, Oct. 4. The hors… Continue reading Bitonte College of Health and Human Services to honor alumni at 15th Annual Alumni Recognition Dinner

Ronald Shaklee elected to Phi Kappa Phi Board of Directors

Ronald Shaklee, professor emeritus of geography at Youngstown University, was recently elected to serve on the board of directors for The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and… Continue reading Ronald Shaklee elected to Phi Kappa Phi Board of Directors

AAUW presents panel discussion on Civic Responsibility

The Youngstown Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) presents a panel discussion, “The Civic Responsibility of the Engaged University”, 5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7 at Youngstown State… Continue reading AAUW presents panel discussion on Civic Responsibility

YSU SBDC and Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County to host business workshops

The Ohio Small Business Development Center and Export Assistance Network at Youngstown State University is partnering with the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County to host a series of… Continue reading YSU SBDC and Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County to host business workshops