Stellar Journey: A glimpse into an Astronomy and Physics student’s pursuits

Student Spotlight In the realm of Astronomy and Physics, Alexa Beyer, senior astronomy and physics student at YSU stands out as a bright star on the academic horizon. Beyer has… Continue reading Stellar Journey: A glimpse into an Astronomy and Physics student’s pursuits

“We had the best time” YSU student gains national recognition for viral video

Brooke Courtney, a junior, from Hanoverton, Ohio currently majoring in early childhood education at YSU returned to campus after the holidays with a newfound, unexpected fame after her family TikTok… Continue reading “We had the best time” YSU student gains national recognition for viral video

YSU students graduate during research trip to the Bahamas

Youngstown State University professor emeritus and part-time faculty member Ron Shaklee is known for his annual student research trip to the Bahamas. This year, he conducted an island ceremony for… Continue reading YSU students graduate during research trip to the Bahamas

YSU hosts Financial Aid Night Jan. 25 on campus

Prospective students and their parents can learn the ins and outs of financial aid at Youngstown State University’s Financial Aid Night 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, in the Chestnut Room… Continue reading YSU hosts Financial Aid Night Jan. 25 on campus

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame celebrates National Bobblehead Day with release of Pete and Penny bobbleheads

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled two officially licensed Youngstown State University Penguins Bobbleheads in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day on January 7.

Student Feature: YSU grads ready for next steps

No matter their majors, this graduating class had an outstanding number of students with a story unique to them, highlighting the countless ways they had gone above and beyond the… Continue reading Student Feature: YSU grads ready for next steps

ODHE awards over $1 Million to YSU for STEM scholarships

The Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded an additional $1.1 million to Youngstown State University’s Choose Ohio First scholarship program. The YSU-COFSP 2024 award and YSU STEM Advancement integrating Data… Continue reading ODHE awards over $1 Million to YSU for STEM scholarships

YSU announces Fall 2023 Commencement speakers

Robert J. “Bob” DiPiero and student Colleen Mary Davis will speak at Youngstown State University’s Fall Undergraduate Commencement ceremony, 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 in Beeghly Center. Following, Cornel Bogdan… Continue reading YSU announces Fall 2023 Commencement speakers

Youngstown Foundation expands Y-STAR Program, eliminating major financial barriers for YCSD students

The Youngstown Foundation has announced that through their $3 million Y-Star program, launched in 2012, Youngstown city school students will now have the opportunity to earn a full four-year scholarship… Continue reading Youngstown Foundation expands Y-STAR Program, eliminating major financial barriers for YCSD students

NEOCC hosting Graduation Event for students enrolled in YSU’s Short Term Credential Program

The Core Civic’s Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (NEOCC) will host a graduation on December 5, from 8:30 – 10 a.m. for 10 students being recognized for their earning of a… Continue reading NEOCC hosting Graduation Event for students enrolled in YSU’s Short Term Credential Program