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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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YSU awards diplomas at Fall Commencement

More than 775 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates at Youngstown State University's Fall Commencement.
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Graduation - 2023 Feb 2

YSU awards diplomas at Spring Commencement

More than 1,500 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates at Youngstown State University's Spring Commencement.
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Graduation - 2023 Jun 27

YSU awards diplomas at Spring Commencement

Nearly 1,600 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates at Youngstown State University's Spring Commencement.
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Graduation - 2022 Jun 14

YSU awards diplomas at Fall Commencement

More than 600 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates at Youngstown State University's Fall Commencement.
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Graduation - 2022 Jan 20

YSU awards diplomas at Spring Commencement

More than 1,400 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates at Youngstown State University's Spring Commencement.
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Graduation - 2021 Jun 24

Student speakers for Spring Commencements at Youngstown State University

A student who wants to solve food insecurity issues, another who is pursuing a career in wealth management and a graduate who is now working in the emergency room at Cleveland Clinic are featured student speakers at Youngstown State University commencements Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8.
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Graduation - 2021 May 3

YSU awards diplomas at Fall Commencement

More than 1,000 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates at Youngstown State University's Fall Commencement.
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Graduation - 2021 Jan 14

YSU awards diplomas at Spring Commencement

Nearly 1,400 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates at Youngstown State University's Spring Commencement.
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Graduation - 2020 Jun 11

Rochelle Richardson is student speaker at YSU's Fall Commencement

YSU student, Rochelle Richardson, was the student speaker for Fall Commencement 2019. She graduated Sunday with a master's degree in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health. Richardson is a licensed social worker and practicing clinician for the IFAST program at Psycare Inc. in Struthers. She assists family units with establishing order in the home and stabilizing problematic behaviors by utilizing Strategic Family Therapy.
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Graduation - 2019 Dec 18

Youngstown State University announces Spring 2019 graduates

Youngstown State University awarded graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates to more than 1,500 students for at commencement earlier this spring.
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Graduation - 2019 Jun 19

Graduating seniors to serve as student marshals

Ten YSU students have been chosen to serve as student marshals during for Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 11. The Honorary Student Marshal program recognizes graduates who have worked with excellence and distinction throughout their college years.
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Graduation - 2019 Apr 29

YSU awards diplomas at Spring Commencement

Nearly 1,300 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates at Youngstown State University's Spring Commencement celebration.
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Graduation - 2018 Jun 4

YSU awards diplomas at Fall Commencement

During Youngstown State University's Fall Commencement celebration 589 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates.
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Graduation - 2019 Feb 4

YSU seniors chosen to speak at Spring Commencement ceremonies

Two graduating Youngstown State University seniors have been chosen to act as student speakers at the Spring Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, May 5, in Beeghly Center on campus.
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Graduation - 2018 May 3

YSU Awards Diplomas at Fall Commencement

More than 600 students were awarded undergraduate and advanced degrees and certificates at Youngstown State University's Fall Commencement celebration.
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Graduation - 2018 Jan 16

Youngstown State University announces Spring 2017 graduates

Youngstown State University awarded graduate and undergraduate degrees to more than 1,300 students for Spring Semester 2017 - bringing the total number of graduates during the 2016-17 academic year to more than 2,380, the second highest in the university's 100-plus year history.
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Graduation - 2017 Jun 14

YSU graduates first class in new Master of Accountancy program | YSU

Eleven Youngstown State University students received Master's of Accountancy degrees at YSU's Spring Commencement on May 6, the first class to complete the university's new graduate level accounting degree .
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Graduation - 2017 May 9

YSU students earn degrees at Spring Commencement

YSU celebrated the culmination of the academic careers of hundreds of students at Spring Commencement in Beeghly Center.
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Graduation - 2016 Jun 6

Students earn degrees at Youngstown State University's Fall 2015 Commencement

YSU celebrated the culmination of the academic careers of hundreds of students at Fall Commencement in Beeghly Center.
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Graduation - 2016 Jan 13

YSU awards degrees at Fall 2016 Commencement

More than 680 students were awarded undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees at Youngstown State University's 2016 Fall Commencement. The event was in December on the YSU campus.
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Graduation - 2017 Jan 20

Students earn degrees at Youngstown State University's Spring Commencement

YSU celebrated the culmination of the academic careers of hundreds of students at Spring Commencement in Beeghly Center.
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Graduation - 2015 Jun 3

Students earn degrees at Youngstown State University's Fall Commencement

YSU celebrated the culmination of the academic careers of hundreds of students at Fall Commencement in Beeghly Center.
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Graduation - 2015 Jan 13

Students earn degrees at Summer Commencement at Youngstown State University

YSU celebrated the culmination of the academic careers of hundreds of students at Spring Commencement in Beeghly Center on campus.
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Graduation - 2014 Sep 3

More than 1,300 students graduate at Youngstown State University's Spring Commencement

YSU celebrated the culmination of the academic careers of hundreds of students at Spring Commencement in Beeghly Center on campus.
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Graduation - 2014 Jun 2

Nearly 600 students receive diplomas at Youngstown State University's Fall Commencement

YSU celebrated the culmination of the academic careers of hundreds of students at Fall commencement exercises in Beeghly Center.
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Graduation - 2014 Jan 13

Nearly 400 students receive diplomas at Youngstown State University summer 2013 commencement

YSU celebrated the culmination of the academic careers of hundreds of students at summer commencement exercises in Beeghly Center.
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Graduation - 2013 Sep 10

Youngstown State University Spring 2013 graduates

Nearly 1,200 students earned associate, bachelor, master and doctorate degrees at Youngstown State University's Spring commencement.
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Graduation - 2013 Jun 4

Area students graduate from Youngstown State University

The following area students graduated from Youngstown State University in December:
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Graduation - 2013 Jan 15

Area students graduate from Youngstown State University

The following area students graduated from Youngstown State University in August:
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Graduation - 2012 Sep 5

Area students graduate from Youngstown State University

The following area students graduated from Youngstown State University in May:
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Graduation - 2012 Jun 11
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