Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University students involved in fraternities and sororities received awards at the annual Greek Sing competition.

A dozen Youngstown State University students have been selected to participate in the 2013 Nonprofit Leadership Summer Honors Internship Program, funded by the Raymond John Wean Foundation. The students, both undergraduate and graduate students, represent 10 majors and degree programs from across campus.

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.

A group of students at Youngstown State University recently showcased consulting work they completed this semester with area small businesses. Students helped the businesses develop websites and social media plans.

The Youngstown State University Dance Ensemble presented its annual spring concert in May, showcasing more than 30 students performing a dozen dances in a variety of genres, including jazz, tap, modern, musical theater and hip hop.

Youngstown State University students were recently recognized at the annual Student Awards Banquet. Sponsored by the YSU Student Government Association, the YSU Division of Student Affairs and the YSU Student Activities Office, the banquet honors current students and groups/organizations for academic excellence and overall achievement during the academic year.

Twenty-six Youngstown State University students were recognized recently for their participation in the YSU Presidential Mentors Program. The mentors regularly meet with the university president to provide feedback and advice on a variety of campus topics. The students were honored at the recent Student Awards Banquet.

Ten YSU students were honored as the annual Student Awards Banquet for their participation in the YSU Emerging Leaders Program. The program is designed to strengthen leadership knowledge and skills.

Seven Youngstown State University students recently received the Pin Award, which annually recognizes graduating seniors who have achieved academic success and demonstrated outstanding leadership, motivation and creativity in university and community activities.

Several Youngstown State University students were recently inducted into Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. Founded in 1934, this national program honors outstanding campus leaders annually for their scholastic and community achievements. The inductees were recognized at YSU's annual Student Awards Banquet.

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

QUEST showcases the scholarly achievements of YSU undergraduate and graduate students. The event includes research and scholarship in all forms - scientific findings, musical scores, engineering designs and analyses, panel discussions, poetry readings, dance performances, honors and senior theses, study abroad experiences, and more.

The News Outlet at Youngstown State University gives students experience reporting and producing investigative and enterprise stories. This academic year alone, News Outlet interns have produced more than 50 print stories and 35 radio stories.

The primary goal of the organization is to promote and improve the ability of women at Youngstown State University to work within the various communication fields, like journalism, marketing, public relations and editing.

The one-week tour to Dublin, Ireland, was designed to allow the students and faculty to network with entrepreneurs and explore the resources available for startups in the global market. The itinerary included meetings with Ireland-based entrepreneurs and start-up companies, visits to international business development agencies, business education sessions at Trinity College, and tours of well-known landmarks.

Twenty-five students in Youngstown State University's Williamson College of Business Administration have been inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma honor society, the world's premier business honorary. Becoming a Beta Gamma Sigma member is an honor indicative of commitment, high academic achievement and leadership.

Nine Youngstown State University students star in University Theater production of "Gemini"

Homework Express, a TV show produced by students at Youngstown State University, has earned a national honor.

A group of Youngstown State University students participated in the YSU Bahamas Field Program during spring break.

YSU students have been inducted into Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society.

More than 100 students at Youngstown State University have been inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest and most selective collegiate honor society. The following students were inducted:

The following area students graduated from Youngstown State University in December:

The following students have been named to the Dean's List at Youngstown State University for the Fall 2012 semester:

The following area students are members of the Percussion Ensemble at Youngstown State University:

The following area residents are members of a Youngstown State University team that placed first in the nation in the recent Green Energy Challenge competition in Las Vegas:

The following area students at Youngstown State University are part of the cast of University Theater's production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT:

The following area residents are in the cast of Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," the latest production of University Theater at Youngstown State University:

The following area students have received Scholarships for Excellence at Youngstown State University:

The following students at Youngstown State University have been elected officers of Sigma Alpha Lambda national leadership and honors organization:

The following area students are in "Dark Matters," the latest production of University Theater at Youngstown State University.