YSU’s Penguin Combat Robotics team wins two matches at national competition

A YSU battle bot team, Penguin Combat Robotics, attended the national RoboGames competition in San Jose, California, winning two matches. RoboGames, or “the Olympics of Robots” is an open event… Continue reading YSU’s Penguin Combat Robotics team wins two matches at national competition

YSU alumni chapters spread Penguin Pride during National Volunteer Week

Youngstown State University alumni chapters across the nation actively participated in National Volunteer Week, held April 20 – 27. Dedicated to giving back to their communities, YSU alumni and friends… Continue reading YSU alumni chapters spread Penguin Pride during National Volunteer Week

YSU’s CCP student first ever to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree before finishing high school

Bianca Patrone started taking courses at YSU when she was in the eighth grade and now, at just 17 years old, she will be graduating not only from high school… Continue reading YSU’s CCP student first ever to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree before finishing high school

Youngstown State’s Mechanical Engineering Team finishes fourth in international competition

Youngstown State University placed fourth overall in the e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Festival, competing against 15 other teams from other universities such as… Continue reading Youngstown State’s Mechanical Engineering Team finishes fourth in international competition

Lifelong Learner: 76-year old YSU student gears up to graduate after 58 Years

After 58 years, 76-year old-Diane (Lederle) Dull will be graduating from YSU during the Spring 2024 commencement with a bachelor’s degree in General Studies. Dull’s family will be present during… Continue reading Lifelong Learner: 76-year old YSU student gears up to graduate after 58 Years

YSU announces Spring 2024 commencement speakers

Youngstown State University’s Spring 2024 commencement will be separated into six ceremonies, one for each college, on May 4 and 5. Each ceremony will feature a ceremony and student speaker.… Continue reading YSU announces Spring 2024 commencement speakers

YSU’s Doctoral Nursing Program celebrates its first graduating cohort

YSU and St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists celebrated the first cohort of doctoral student graduates from the Nurse Anesthesia Program since the program unveiling in August 2020,… Continue reading YSU’s Doctoral Nursing Program celebrates its first graduating cohort

The Jambar places second in Overall Excellence at ONMA’s Collegiate Journalism Competition

The Jambar, the student-run newspaper at Youngstown State University, placed second in overall excellence in Division A of the Ohio News Media Association’s (ONMA) 2024 Collegiate Journalism contest. Division A… Continue reading The Jambar places second in Overall Excellence at ONMA’s Collegiate Journalism Competition

Student Feature: From classrooms to careers: YSU student employees gain valuable skills on campus

FEATURE STORY Story by: Hannah Werle, Communication and Journalism major Photography and Videography by: Spencer Tatta, Marketing major Beyond conventional coursework, a student’s college experience is often shaped through practical skills gained… Continue reading Student Feature: From classrooms to careers: YSU student employees gain valuable skills on campus

YSU Penguin Productions’ music and arts festival Federal Frenzy is back for its 10th year

Youngstown State University’s Penguin Productions is hosting the Federal Frenzy Music and Arts Festival with headlining act BULLY on April 27 from 2 to 11 p.m. This year’s event will… Continue reading YSU Penguin Productions’ music and arts festival Federal Frenzy is back for its 10th year