Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers nearly 13,000 students more than 135 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 18 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 Theater and Dance offer a variety of performances on and off campus. For more information, visit www.ysu.edu.

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YSU students honored in Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Three-Minute Thesis, presented by the YSU College of Graduate Studies, requires students to explain their research in three minutes in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

Academic Award - Mar 15

YSU students elected to Clarence Gould Honor Society

The Clarence P. Gould Honor Society of Youngstown State University has inducted 40 juniors and seniors into its 63rd cohort. Inductees were evaluated for academic excellence as well as depth and breadth of study. New members are elected from the top students choosing a curriculum founded in the liberal arts and sciences from the Cliffe College of Creative Arts and Communication, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Academic Award - 2020 May 15

YSU student named Ohio Scholar in Aging

Lynne Azar of Poland, Ohio, a master's degree student in the Gerontology program at Youngstown State University, is among only 10 students statewide named to the Ohio Scholars in Aging Class of 2020. The program, a partnership of the Ohio Department on Aging and the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education, allows students to network with lawmakers, state officials and others and to learn about the state's policymaking process. Since 2013, more than 100 students from 15 colleges and universities have been selected for the program.

Academic Award - 2020 Mar 2

YSU STEM college names Intern of the Year

YSU STEM College has named Kalliope Zembillas, a senior Chemical Engineering major with a minor in Mathematics, the STEM Intern of the Year. The honor is given to a student who has shown a high quality of work, has demonstrated initiative, has completed presentations and has had impacted the company with whom they have worked. Kalliope's internship was at the Simon Roofing Research and Development Lab, starting in the Spring semester 2019. Her main responsibility was the formulating and testing of water-based roofing coatings. Other responsibilities included developing new testing methods, streamlining old ones, and data collection and analysis.

Academic Award - 2019 Dec 18

Egyptian student first ever at YSU as Fulbright Scholar

YSU welcomes Fulbright Scholar, Dina Abdo, a citizen of Egypt who is pursuing a masters's degree in Financial Economics. Abdo, who earned a bachelor's degree at Nile University in Cairo, is believed to be the first student ever to study at YSU under the prestigious international scholarship program. The Fulbright Program, started in 1946 and named after U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright, operates in more than 160 countries and annually awards about 8,000 grants. In Egypt, the program offers scholarships to qualified graduate students to study at the graduate level in the United States.

Academic Award - 2019 Nov 4

YSU team wins Meritorious honor in international math contest

A team of three Youngstown State University students have won a Meritorious award in the international Mathematical Contest in Modeling, placing the students in the top 8 percent of more than 25,000 participating teams worldwide. Three other YSU teams received Honorable Mention honors.

Academic Award - 2019 May 9

YSU grad awarded prestigious NSF fellowship to seek PhD | YSU

Jenna Wise, who graduates at Youngstown State University's Spring Commencement on Saturday, has been awarded a prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation that will finance her PhD studies at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh starting this fall.

Academic Award - 2017 May 5

YSU STEM students receive awards, scholarships

Awards and scholarships were presented to 56 exceptional Youngstown State University students at the annual College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Honors Convocation, celebrated recently on the YSU campus.

Academic Award - 2017 Apr 25

YSU students win top award at Graduate Research Symposium

Youngstown State University undergraduate students Jared Vanasdale and John Berndt received the Best Seminar Presentation Award at the 10th annual Midwest Graduate Research Symposium. Berndt and Vanasdale placed first among more than 120 presentations from students, mostly master's and PhD graduate students, at universities across the Midwest.

Academic Award - 2019 Apr 29

Honors event recognizes YSU Liberal Arts and Social Sciences students

Awards and scholarships were presented to 85 exceptional students in Youngstown State University's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the college's spring honors convocation.

Academic Award - 2017 Apr 19

Nursing students honored at White Coat Ceremony

Ninety-six sophomore nursing students at Youngstown State University receive their "white coats" during a Jan. 23 ceremony in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center on the YSU campus.

Academic Award - 2017 Jan 25

YSU business majors named Beeghly Fellows

Six Youngstown State University business majors, all seniors, have been named John D. Beeghly Fellows and will complete paid fellowships at the Ohio Small Business Development Center.

Academic Award - 2016 Oct 4

STEM students honored this spring

Ninety-two students from Youngstown State University's College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics were recognized at the STEM Honors Convocation for various academic achievements and scholarships.

Academic Award - 2016 May 11

Students recognized at YSU Creative Arts and Communication Honors Convocation

More than 120 Youngstown State University students in the College of Creative Arts and Communication were honored for their achievements this academic year at the CCAC Honors Convocation.

Academic Award - 2016 May 12

YSU students receive CLASS awards

Nearly 100 Youngstown State University students in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences received awards at this year's CLASS Honors Convocation.

Academic Award - 2016 May 12

Youngstown State University student-athletes named to MVFC Academic Honor Roll

The Youngstown State football team had 38 student-athletes named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference's 2014-15 Academic Honor Roll.

Academic Award - 2015 Jun 25

Students recognized at Youngstown State University's Honors Convocation

Students recognized at Youngstown State University's Honors Convocation.

Academic Award - 2015 Apr 30

YSU Beeghly College of Education recognizes students at Honors Convocation

More than 60 Youngstown State University students were recognized at the Beeghly College of Education's Honors Convocation.

Academic Award - 2015 Apr 30

YSU College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics recognizes students at Honors Convocation

More than 60 students were recognized at the YSU College of STEM's Honors Convocation.

Academic Award - 2015 Apr 28

YSU College of Creative Arts and Communication recognizes students at Honors Convocation

More than 50 Youngstown State University students were recognized at the College of Creative Arts and Communication Honors Convocation.

Academic Award - 2015 Apr 23

YSU Scholar-Athletes honored at annual banquet

Nearly 200 Youngstown State University students were celebrated for their academic accomplishments at the Annual YSU Scholar-Athlete Banquet.

Academic Award - 2015 Apr 29

YSU Bitonte College of Health and Human Services recognizes students at Honors Convocation

More than 100 Youngstown State University students were recognized at the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Honors Convocation

Academic Award - 2015 Apr 22

Youngstown State University Communication students honored

The Department of Communication in the College of Creative Arts and Communication recently honored 34 students at its Seventh Annual Honors Banquet.

Academic Award - 2015 Apr 16

Area students recognized at Youngstown State University Honors Convocation

The following area students were recognized at Youngstown State University's annual Honors Convocation:

Academic Award - 2013 Apr 23

Local students recognized at Youngstown State University's 2012 Student Awards Banquet

The following local students were recognized at Youngstown State University's 2012 Student Awards Banquet:

Academic Award - 2012 May 4

Local students recognized at Youngstown State University's 2012 Honors Convocation

The following local students were recognized at Youngstown State University's 2012 Honors Convocation:

Academic Award - 2012 Apr 26

Area residents recognized at Youngstown State University's 2011 Honors Convocation

The following area residents were recognized at Youngstown State University's 2011 Honors Convocation:

Academic Award - 2011 May 10