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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Noor Khalayleh wins top award for research at national conference

Noor Khalayleh, senior Psychology major at Youngstown State University, placed first at the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference in New Orleans earlier this month. Khalayleh won the top award in the education and pedagogy category for her poster depicting her research project titled, "Assessing Life Experiences: Developing an Ecologically-Valid Measure of Critical Thinking," advised by Michael Raulin, YSU associate professor of Psychology.

Research / Grant - 2019 Nov 22

Journalism showcase features senior capstone reporting projects

YSU Journalism students will share their culminating projects at the senior project showcase 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in the atrium of Bliss Hall on campus. Projects explore a wide range of local and state issues.

Research / Grant - 2019 Apr 29

Lexi Rager earns top award for research presented at National Honors conference

Lexi Rager, a senior majoring in Mathematics and Psychology, won first place for her research poster at the National Collegiate Honors Council conference.

Research / Grant - 2018 Nov 16

YSU Physical Therapy students present at national conference

Two candidates in Youngstown State University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program presented their research recently at a national conference, the American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Section Meeting in New Orleans.

Research / Grant - 2018 Mar 20

YSU students present research at international math conference

Eight Youngstown State University students recently presented their research at the National Joint Mathematics Meeting in San Diego, the largest international meeting of mathematicians in the world.

Research / Grant - 2018 Feb 14

YSU graduate students present research at Diversity of Scholarship event

Six Youngstown State University graduate students will make presentations to discuss their research and scholarly work at the annual Diversity of Scholarship event 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, on the YSU Campus. The event in the Gallery in Kilcawley Center is presented free of charge by the College of Graduate Studies and is open to the public.

Research / Grant - 2017 Feb 28

Students present research at YSU QUEST

Youngstown State University student entrepreneurs, inventors and artists presented their research over the last academic year at the 27th Annual QUEST.

Research / Grant - 2016 Apr 20