Musical Theatre students win top honors at tri-state singing competition

Youngstown State University Musical Theatre students Brooke May and Ryan Bedi took home top honors at the 2024 National Association of Teachers of Singing’s (NATS) Tri-State Chapter “Student Auditions” Competition.

Youngstown State University students win Top Undergraduate Research Paper from Ohio Communication Association

Six students in Youngstown State University’s department of Communication won the first place prize for Top Undergraduate Research Paper from the Ohio Communication Association. Students Kalli Bucci of Vienna; Caitlyn… Continue reading Youngstown State University students win Top Undergraduate Research Paper from Ohio Communication Association

Eric Chiang to present Paul J. Thomas Lecture Series

Eric Chaing, professor-in-residence at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, will present the 2024 Paul J. Thomas Lecture titled “Game Theory and the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election” 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16,… Continue reading Eric Chiang to present Paul J. Thomas Lecture Series

YSU Anthropology and Archaeology students participate in West Virginia Archaeology Day

Artifact display with YSU students. L-R.  Abigal Faix, Curtis Nelson, Michael Vinkler, Vanessa Welker, Colton Diaz, Alex Hubaker, Emily McNett, and Mara Kujala

Melnick Museum opens ‘Surviving & Thriving’ exhibit on AIDS history

The Melnick Medical Museum has announced the installation of the banner exhibit titled ‘Surviving & Thriving: AIDS, Politics, and Culture’ in the atrium of Cushwa Hall. The exhibit opened on… Continue reading Melnick Museum opens ‘Surviving & Thriving’ exhibit on AIDS history

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