College Veterans Centers Guide Vets, Military Students | July 13, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – When Congress passed the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act in 2007, it opened new avenues for veterans and soldiers on active duty. And with the legislation came a surge of new students into colleges. “A lot of universities started popping up veterans affairs offices to assist the huge load of veterans who […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – When Congress passed the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act in 2007, it opened new avenues for veterans and soldiers on active duty. And with the legislation came a surge of new students into colleges. “A lot of universities started popping up veterans affairs offices to assist the...

YSU Named to Several ‘Best Of’ Lists | July 11, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown State University has been named to five year-end “best of” lists, including affordable online colleges in Ohio and master’s programs. OnlineMasters.com placed several YSU programs, including business administration, health administration, economics, health services and criminal justice, on its best of lists to end the school year. In particular, the master’s of […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown State University has been named to five year-end “best of” lists, including affordable online colleges in Ohio and master’s programs. OnlineMasters.com placed several YSU programs, including business administration, health administration, economics, health services and criminal justice, on its best of lists to end the school year....

MCCTC Breaks Ground on $1.1M Fire Training Center | July 10, 2019

CANFIELD, Ohio — By January 2020, fire departments in Mahoning County will have a new million-dollar fire tower and training facility for recruits and existing firefighters. On Tuesday, the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center broke ground on the $1.1 million project that will give current and future firefighters a safe, local place for hands-on […]

CANFIELD, Ohio -- By January 2020, fire departments in Mahoning County will have a new million-dollar fire tower and training facility for recruits and existing firefighters. On Tuesday, the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center broke ground on the $1.1 million project that will give current and future firefighters a...

Ryan Announces Start to 2019 Congressional App Challenge | July 9, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Middle and high school students have a chance to flex their coding muscles in this year’s Congressional App Challenge. Since 2015, the Congressional App Challenge has opened the door for students to earn national recognition for their achievements in designing and programming mobile applications, or apps. Since it began, more than 14,000 […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Middle and high school students have a chance to flex their coding muscles in this year's Congressional App Challenge. Since 2015, the Congressional App Challenge has opened the door for students to earn national recognition for their achievements in designing and programming mobile applications, or apps. Since...

GCC, BC3 Team Up to Offer 4-year Nursing Degree | July 2, 2019

GROVE CITY, Pa. — Grove City College and Butler County Community College are partnering to create a bachelor of science in nursing degree program that offers students the best that both higher education institutions have to offer. Grove City College President Paul J. McNulty and Butler County Community College President Dr. Nicholas C. Neupauer announced […]

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Grove City College and Butler County Community College are partnering to create a bachelor of science in nursing degree program that offers students the best that both higher education institutions have to offer. Grove City College President Paul J. McNulty and Butler County Community College President...

YSU Steel Bridge Team Takes Bronze | June 26, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Youngstown State University Steel Bridge Team placed third out of more than 40 teams at the 2019 National Student Steel Bridge Competition this spring. In April, the team of Spencer DeSalvo, Matthew Hone, Kenneth Anderson, Drew House, Thomas Carnes, Mohammed Khan and Luis Vindel qualified for the national competition after winning […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Youngstown State University Steel Bridge Team placed third out of more than 40 teams at the 2019 National Student Steel Bridge Competition this spring. In April, the team of Spencer DeSalvo, Matthew Hone, Kenneth Anderson, Drew House, Thomas Carnes, Mohammed Khan and Luis Vindel qualified for...

Palmer Named Interim Dean at Kent Trumbull | June 25, 2019

CHAMPION TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Daniel Palmer has been appointed as interim dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Trumbull, effective July 1. He replaces Lance Grahn, who has served as the dean of the Trumbull campus since 2015. Grahn announced his retirement earlier this year. “Dan Palmer has served as an excellent […]

CHAMPION TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Daniel Palmer has been appointed as interim dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Trumbull, effective July 1. He replaces Lance Grahn, who has served as the dean of the Trumbull campus since 2015. Grahn announced his retirement earlier this year. “Dan Palmer...

Grove City College Sets PAC Honor Roll Record | June 21, 2019

GROVE CITY, Pa. — With 81 Grove City College student-athletes from winter and spring sports earning placement on the Presidents’ Athletic Conference’s Spring 2019 Academic Honor Roll, the college is leading the conference and has set the record for PAC Academic Honor Roll performers. Combined with the 68 students named to the honor roll in […]

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- With 81 Grove City College student-athletes from winter and spring sports earning placement on the Presidents' Athletic Conference's Spring 2019 Academic Honor Roll, the college is leading the conference and has set the record for PAC Academic Honor Roll performers. Combined with the 68 students named...

YSU Student Media Win National Awards | June 19, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The student newspaper at Youngstown State University was named No. 1 among members of the Society for Collegiate Journalists for overall coverage last school year. The award is the paper’s second prominent award this year. In February, the Ohio News Media Association named The Jambar the state’s top student newspaper. YO Magazine, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The student newspaper at Youngstown State University was named No. 1 among members of the Society for Collegiate Journalists for overall coverage last school year. The award is the paper’s second prominent award this year. In February, the Ohio News Media Association named The Jambar the state’s...

Home Savings Donates $25K to Ursuline High School | June 19, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Home Savings Bank has donated $25,000 to Ursuline High School for the purchase of equipment to support the school’s science curriculum. The funds will be used to purchase an Anatomage Table and an accompanying digital library, which allow students in biology, health and anatomy courses view photorealistic renderings of bodies developed from […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Home Savings Bank has donated $25,000 to Ursuline High School for the purchase of equipment to support the school’s science curriculum. The funds will be used to purchase an Anatomage Table and an accompanying digital library, which allow students in biology, health and anatomy courses view photorealistic...