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HS journalists to attend Press Day at YSU
Lindsay McCoy of WFMJ gives the keynote address at YSU’s Press Day. More than 300 high school students and advisers from more than 20 schools are scheduled to attend the 78th Annual Press Day at...
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Head of YSU SBDC earns “State Star” award at national conference
Pat Veisz Patricia Veisz, director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Youngstown State University, received the “State Star” award at the 36th Annual “America’s SBDC” conference in...
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YSU Piano faculty releases first solo CD, performs concert
Cicilia Yudha Cicilia Yudha, a piano faculty member at the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University, has released her first solo CD and will perform the opening concert of the Northeast Ohio...
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“Shark Tank” star Lori Grenier presents YSU Thomas Colloquium Oct. 26
Lori Greiner Lori Grenier, a star investor on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank, presents the Youngstown State University Paul J. & Marguerite J. Thomas Colloquium 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in...
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“Welfare” exhibit opens in Cushwa Hall
Dana Winkler of Poland, left, a student in the Master of Social Work program,and Cassie Nespor, curator of the Melnick Medical Museum at YSU, cut the ribbon on a new exhibit in Cushwa Hall titled...
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Call 9-1-1, push hard and fast
The American Heart Association brought its 2016 Hands-Only CPR Mobile Tour to the Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center earlier this month. AHA trained employees how to save the life of someone having a...
View ArticleGo Phish! Keeping your email secure
In light of the recent phishing attack on some YSU email accounts, here are some pointers on how not to become a victim, courtesy of the SANS Institute, one of the world’s largest information security...
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Hail to the Chiefs: Tressels, Sweets celebrate YSU Foundation’s 50th
YSU President Jim Tressel, left, and former President David C. Sweet were all smiles as the YSU Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner in Stambaugh Auditorium. Also pictured are Pat...
View ArticleIn Memoriam
Randy Hoover, who served 30 years on the faculty in the Beeghly College of Education before retiring in 2013, passed away Sept. 19. He was 71. Hoover had previously served as chair of the Department of...
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Yukech named interim CIO
Jim Yukech Jim Yukech, a YSU alum and former vice president of IT Relationship Management/Associate Chief Information Officer at Mercy Health, is the new interim CIO at YSU. He replaces Ken Schindler,...
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New Friedman Chair publishes in “Science” magazine
Eric MacDonald “Paralyzingly beautiful” That’s the way Eric MacDonald describes his new home – Ohio. MacDonald, a world leader in 3D printing and additive manufacturing whose research has garnered...
View ArticleNew employees
Welcome to the following individuals who have joined the YSU team this Fall semester: Faculty Shelley Blundell, Assistant Professor, Communication Cory Brozina, Assistant Professor/Director of...
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Salem hospital exec joins Board of Trustees
Anita Hackstedde Anita A. Hackstedde of Columbiana, Ohio, president and chief executive officer of Salem Regional Medical Center, is the newest member of the YSU Board of Trustees. Hackstedde earned a...
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Faculty and Staff Achievements
Don Martin, professor, Special Education and School Counseling, has authored a new parenting book entitled Finding Grit: The No-Nonsense Guide for Raising Your Daughter to be Successful in Athletics,...
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New bowling team rolls into action
Chelsea Gilliam Chelsea Gilliam knows bowling. She was the Illinois state champion in bowling as a high school junior. She was on the University of Pikeville’s national championship team in 2012. And...
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Street work: “Be careful, be patient, pay attention”
Work continues on improvements to Lincoln Avenue on campus. That project is set to be complete by the end of this year. Earlier this month, crews began work on similar improvements to Wick Avenue, a...
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This Week at YSU, Oct. 10, 2016
Monday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. The Dana School of Music announces a faculty recital featuring Stacie Mickens, horn, in Bliss Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m....
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PR executive gives keynote at Marketing Shadow Day
Paul Roetzer The Department of Marketing in the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University will be holding Fall Semester 2016 Marketing Shadow Day on Friday, Oct. 14,....
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“Colorful minimalist” artist lectures on campus
Robert Atwell, a Wisconsin-based artist who works primarily with enamel and collage, presents a free lecture 5:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 in the McDonough Museum of Art at Youngstown State University...
View ArticleYSU “Law Day” Oct. 24 draws law school reps
Youngstown State University’s annual Law Day, sponsored by the Department of Politics and International Relations and the Rigelhaupt Pre-Law Center, will return to Kilcawley Center’s Presidential Suite...
View ArticleSTEM and Football? Learn about it at YSU MathFest Oct. 13
Juniors and seniors from more than 40 high schools come to Youngstown State University Thursday, Oct. 13, to participate in MathFest, the largest annual event hosted by the Department of Mathematics...
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Founders of Under Armour, Chill-Can lecture at YSU this week
Ryan Wood Mitchell Joseph Ryan Wood, the co-founder of Under Armour, and Mitchell Joseph, the developer of the Chill-Can, speak at the Williamson College of Business Administration’s Executive Lecture...
View ArticleYSU Veterans and ROTC Alumni Reunion Oct. 14 and 15
Brian Kennedy, a retired Marine colonel, recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and a member of the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor, gives the keynote address at Youngstown State University’s...
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Financial aid workshop Oct. 25 on campus; other events planned
High school students planning to attend college, and their parents, are encouraged to attend a workshop 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 to learn the basics about applying for financial aid. The free session...
View ArticleFall 2016 Career Fair Oct. 19 features nearly 100 employers
More than 90 employers from local, regional, and national companies will attend Youngstown State University’s Fall 2016 Career Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Chestnut Room of...
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Williamson College honors outstanding alumni Oct. 28
Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University honors outstanding alumni at the 21st Annual WCBA Alumni Banquet Friday, Oct. 28 in Williamson Hall at the YSU campus....
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Cavs bring NBA championship trophy to YSU Oct. 21
The Cleveland Cavalier’s NBA Championship Trophy will visit Youngstown State University Friday, Oct. 21, as part of a tour across the region leading to the team’s opening game of the season. The Larry...
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This Week at YSU, Oct. 17, 2016
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 90 employers from local, regional, and national companies will attend YSU’s Fall 2016 Career Fair in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center on campus....
View ArticleHuman Resources Shadow Day Oct. 21 in Williamson Hall
Youngstown State University’s Human Resources Shadow Day, which allows students to work with business professionals for a day, is Friday, Oct. 21. The event starts with a kick-off program with...
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YSU Department of Art presents lectures
An internationally published photojournalist, a Canadian curator, artist and critic, and an award-winning Polish artist visit Youngstown State University over the next two weeks. The lectures and...
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Business college hosts Accounting and Finance Student/Practitioner Day
Business students have the opportunity to network with practitioners and attend sessions on professional development at the Annual Accounting and Finance Student/Practitioner Day on Nov. 4 at YSU. The...
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Environment/Energy Lecture Series presents films Oct. 19, 25
The Youngstown State University Lecture Series on Energy and the Environment presents two documentary films in October, free and open to the public: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. “We the People 2.0,”...
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Believe in Ohio Commercialization and Entrepreneurship STEM Forum Nov. 1 on...
Youngstown State University’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and Williamson College of Business Administration host the Believe in Ohio Commercialization and...
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“Media, Capitalism and Democracy” is topic of Alternative Radio founder’s...
David Barsamian David Barsamian, founder and host of Alternative Radio, presents “Media, Capitalism and Democracy” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Ohio Room of Kilcawley Center on the campus of...
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Senior chemistry major conducts research in Austria
Cassandra Shaffer Cassandra Shaffer of Sharpsville, Pa., a senior chemistry major at Youngstown State University, participated in the Syracuse University International Research Experience for...
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Nathaniel Jones talks about his life at campus presentation Oct. 20
Retired federal judge Nathaniel Jones, Youngstown State University alumnus and nationally-renowned attorney and Civil Rights advocate, presents a synopsis of his recently-published memoirs 7 p.m....
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Political Science prof talks Election 2016 in trip to Bulgaria, Malta
His schedule may not be as crazy as Hillary and The Donald, but Paul Sracic’s political season schedule continues to intensify. Professor and chair of the Department of Politics and International...
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Construction starts on Barnes & Noble bookstore, 220-bed University Edge...
WEST CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT • Phase I of University Edge student apartments, with 162 beds, opened for Fall semester 2016 and is filled to capacity. • Phase II of University Edge student apartments, with...
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YSU, Ohio’s public universities continue efforts to enhance efficiency,...
Recognizing the urgent need to increase the number of Ohioans earning college degrees, Youngstown State University and Ohio’s other public four-year universities have launched a wide range of...
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Wick Avenue parking deck closes Monday
The city of Youngstown has announced that Wick Avenue will be closed between University Plaza and Wood Street beginning Monday, Oct. 24. NOTE: The Wick Avenue entrance to the M30 parking deck will be...
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This Week at YSU, Oct. 24, 2016
Lori Grenier, a star investor on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank, presents the YSU Paul J. & Marguerite J. Thomas Colloquium in Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown on Wednesday. Monday, Oct. 24,...
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Dana hosts recitals, guest artist
Acceptable university logos. The Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University presents two recitals this week in Bliss Recital Hall on campus. Both are free and open to the public. Monday, Oct....
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Annual Tax Update set for Nov. 17 in Williamson Hall
The Youngstown State University Annual Tax Update, offered by the Williamson College of Business Administration, is scheduled 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 in Williamson Hall at YSU....
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Heritage Awards nominations open, deadline Dec. 31
The deadline is Dec. 31 to submit nominations for the 2017 Heritage Award at Youngstown State University. The award, started in 1981, recognizes former YSU faculty and professional/administrative...
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Alum performs in Air Force Concert Band at Stambaugh
Brett Miller Master Sgt. Brett Miller, a Boardman native and Youngstown State University graduate, will perform for a hometown audience Thursday, Oct. 27 at Stambaugh Auditorium as part of a 10-day...
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Dance films, lecture in Bliss Hall Oct. 28
Jennifer Keller, assistant to the dean for the College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts at Slippery Rock University, screens several of her short dance films and presents a lecture 2:30 to 4...
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Harvard prof gives Shipka Lecture
Davi´d Carrasco, the Neil L. Rudenstine Professor of the Study of Latin America at the Harvard Divinity School, presents “Mexico’s Sacred Migrant: The Virgin of Guadalupe as Image and Immigrant” 12:30...
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“It was surreal”: Student wins national figure skating competition
Youngstown State University sophomore Corey Carbone of Boardman took home a gold medal from the 2016 National Showcase Figure Skating Competition. “It was surreal,” said Carbone, a Drafting and Design...
View ArticlePerfect again: DPT students post perfect passage rate
For the second consecutive year, Youngstown State University physical therapists are perfect. All 27 students who received the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from YSU in May 2016 passed the National...
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YSU prof wins prestigious NSF Career Award
Bonita Sharif A Youngstown State University Computer Science professor is the first faculty member in YSU history to win the National Science Foundation’s highly competitive CAREER Award for Early...
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