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Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers over 11,500 students more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study. As a major educational and economic development resource in the region, YSU is known for its focus on academic research and creative programs that transform its students into successful professionals, scholars and leaders.

Located in the heart of the Tech Belt between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, YSU provides opportunities for students to actively participate with accomplished faculty, often in one-on-one settings, on advanced research and creative collaborations. The beautiful 145-acre campus includes high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and performance facilities, a variety of on-campus housing options and recreational facilities among the best in the nation. The university's 21 athletics teams, including the four-time national champion football team, compete on the Division I NCAA level, while the Dana School of Music and the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts
offer a variety of performances on and off campus. For more information, visit www.ysu.edu.

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Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers over 11,500 students more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study. As a major educational and economic development resource in the region, YSU is known for its focus on academic research and creative programs that transform its students into successful professionals, scholars and leaders.

Located in the heart of the Tech Belt between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, YSU provides opportunities for students to actively participate with accomplished faculty, often in one-on-one settings, on advanced research and creative collaborations. The beautiful 145-acre campus includes high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and performance facilities, a variety of on-campus housing options and recreational facilities among the best in the nation. The university's 21 athletics teams, including the four-time national champion football team, compete on the Division I NCAA level, while the Dana School of Music and the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts
offer a variety of performances on and off campus. For more information, visit www.ysu.edu.

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Penquin Equestrian team headed to national semifinals

The Youngstown State University Western Equestrian team has qualified for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Western Semifinals, March 16 and 17, at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. The top four individuals and top three teams will advance to the National Championships May 2-5 in Syracuse, N.Y.
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Sports - 2019 Feb 25

Eight Penguins Receive MVFC President's Council Academic Excellence Award

The Youngstown State football team had a program record eight student-athletes receive the Missouri Valley Football Conference President's Council Academic Excellence Award.
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Sports - 2019 Feb 19

YSU Student-Athletes Named to Horizon League Spring Honor Roll

Youngstown State had 97 student-athletes recognized on the Horizon League Spring 2018 Academic Honor Roll.
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Sports - 2018 Jul 9

Dunn Selected to Horizon League All-Academic Team

Youngstown State sophomore Mary Dunn has been voted to the 2017-18 Horizon League Women's Basketball All-Academic Team for her combined success on the court and in the classroom.
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Sports - 2018 Mar 27

YSU anglers qualify for national college fishing championship

Youngstown State University Bass Fishing Club members Mike Soots and Jonathan Creed earned fourth place in a regional college fishing competition and now qualify to compete in the YETI Fishing League Worldwide College Fishing National Championship in spring 2018.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 16

Five Penguins Receive WGCA All-American Scholar Recognition

Five Youngstown State women's golf student-athletes were named Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars for their impressive work in the classroom during the 2016-17 campaign.
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Sports - 2017 Jul 7

Penguins Have 14 Football Players Receive Commissioner's Award; 34 Named to Honor Roll

The Youngstown State football program had 14 student-athletes receive MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award while a total of 34 were named to the Honor Roll for the 2016 season
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Sports - 2017 Jul 6

YSU Bowling Program Recognized by NTCA for Academic Success

The Youngstown State bowling team finished the 2016-17 academic year with a 3.22 team GPA, which earned a spot on the National Tenpin Coaches Association's Academic Team Awards list.
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Sports - 2017 Jun 30

YSU Student-Athletes Earn Horizon League All-Academic Honors

Fourteen Youngstown State University student-athletes earned Horizon League All-Academic honors during the 2017 spring semester.
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Sports - 2017 May 26

119 YSU Student-Athletes Recognized on Horizon League Academic Honor Roll

Youngstown State had 119 of its student-athletes recognized on the Horizon League Fall 2016 Academic Honor Roll.
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Sports - 2017 Feb 2

YSU's Derek Rivers Named to FCS Defensive Player of the Year Watch List

YSU senior defensive end Derek Rivers is among a group of 22 players who was named to the 2016 FCS Defensive Player of the Year Watch List.
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Sports - 2016 Aug 9

YSU Student-Athletes Make Horizon League Honor Roll

Youngstown State had an all-time high 105 student-athletes earn the distinction of being named to the 2016 Spring Horizon League Academic Honor Roll.
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Sports - 2016 Jul 15

Women's Track and Field receives USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors

The Youngstown State University Penguins Women's Track and Field program received USTFCCCAAll-Academic Team honors, posting a 3.20 GPA to be recognized for their classroom efforts.
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Sports - 2016 Aug 5

Student-athletes named to USTFCCCA Scholar-Team

Two Youngstown State University student-athletes were named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Track & Field team this year.
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Sports - 2016 Aug 5
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