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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 students inducted into Order of Omega

Twenty Youngstown State University students were recently inducted into the Order of Omega Greek National Honorary Society.
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Greek Organizations - 2021 Apr 14

Students honored at YSU's annual Greek Sing

Student members of YSU sororities and fraternities earned a variety of awards at the event in Stambaugh Auditorium.
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Greek Organizations - 2022 Apr 11

YSU sorority and fraternity leaders honored

Leaders of YSU's sororities and fraternities were honored earlier this month at the 68th annual Greek Sing, the culmination of all YSU Greek activities for the academic year. This year's competition was filmed in segments in advance and later streamed via Stambaugh Auditorium's Digital Concert Hall App.
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Greek Organizations - 2021 Apr 14

YSU students inducted into Order of Omega

Twenty YSU students were recently inducted into the Order of Omega, the Greek National Honorary Society. Membership is open to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Students were recognized at this year's Virtual Greek Awards Ceremony, which can be viewed here.
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Greek Organizations - 2020 May 5

Students receive awards at Virtual Greek Awards Ceremony

YSU students received a variety of awards at the Virtual Greek Awards Ceremony earlier this spring. Awards were given to individuals as well as fraternities and sororities. The virtual ceremony can be viewed in its entirety by clicking here.
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Greek Organizations - 2020 May 5

YSU students inducted into Order of Omega

Fifteen YSU students were recently inducted into the Order of Omega, the Greek National Honorary Society. Membership is open to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
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Greek Organizations - 2019 Apr 17

YSU students receive Greek Awards

Eleven YSU students recently recognized with Greek Awards during the annual Greek Sing event. The program recognizes outstanding chapters and individuals in the Greek community. Awards celebrate chapter growth, membership development, building bonds of brotherhood/sisterhood and chapter adherence to mission.
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Greek Organizations - 2019 Apr 17

YSU recognizes Greek group leaders

Youngstown State University recognized leaders of campus Greek organizations as part of the univeristy's Greek Sing competition at Stambaugh Auditorium earlier this spring.
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Greek Organizations - 2018 Apr 17

15 YSU Students inducted into Order of Omega honor society

Fifteen Youngstown State University students were inducted into the Order of Omega, a Greek national honorary society that recognizes men and women for their service to both the fraternity system and to their university.
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Greek Organizations - 2018 Apr 17

YSU fraternity and sorority members receive awards

Twelve Youngstown State University sorority and fraternity members received awards for service and academic excellence this spring as part of YSU's annual Greek Sing competition.
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Greek Organizations - 2017 Apr 14

YSU students named to Order of Omega honor society

Fifteen Youngstown State University students were recently inducted to the Order of Omega, a national Greek honor society that recognizes fraternity and sorority members for service to Greek community an their university.
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Greek Organizations - 2017 Apr 10

YSU's Zeta Tau Alpha raise funds to fight breast cancer

Members of a Youngstown State Univerisity sorority raised more than $107,000 to fight cancer at the 16th annual Pink Ribbon Cheer Classic, an event showcasing the cheerleading talents of students from 90 schools across the region.
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Greek Organizations - 2016 Nov 1

YSU sorority raises funds to fight arthritis

The Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi at Youngstown State University raised $2,000 at its Second Annual Strike-Out Arthritis event.
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Greek Organizations - 2016 Oct 24

YSU Greek members initiated into honor society

Fifteen YSU students were inducted into the Order of Omega Greek National Honorary Society for the 2015-16 academic year.
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Greek Organizations - 2016 Apr 20

Students win Greek Sing awards

For the 64th consecutive year, Youngstown State University fraternity and sorority students showed off their singing and dancing talents at the annual Greek Sing musical variety show.
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Greek Organizations - 2016 Apr 20

YSU Zeta Tau Alpha members lead Pink Ribbon Cheer Classic

The event, now in its 15th year, raised more than $120,000 this year to support breast cancer research, awareness and education.
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Greek Organizations - 2015 Oct 30

YSU sorority/fraternity members receive awards

Leaders of fraternities and sororities at Youngstown State University were recognized at Greek Sing in Stambaugh Auditorium.
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Greek Organizations - 2015 Apr 16

YSU students inducted into Order of Omega

Twenty-six YSU students have been selected for membership in the Order of Omega, Greek National Honorary Society.
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Greek Organizations - 2015 Apr 6

YSU students inducted into Order of Omega

Twenty-nine YSU students have been selected for membership in the Order of Omega, Greek National Honorary Society.
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Greek Organizations - 2014 Mar 20

YSU Greek Campus Life makes donations

YSU Greek Campus Life recently made donations totaling nearly $2,500 to two organizations and donated thousands of clothing and food items to Neighborhood Ministries.
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Greek Organizations - 2014 Dec 1

Youngstown State University students receive Greek Awards

Youngstown State University students involved in fraternities and sororities received awards at the annual Greek Sing competition.
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Greek Organizations - 2013 May 9

Youngstown State University students join Order of Omega Greek National Honorary Society

Twenty-eight Youngstown State University students have been initiated into the Order of Omega Greek National Honorary Society. The Society recognizes fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities.
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Greek Organizations - 2013 May 9
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