Enrollment and Budget Among Challenges for YSU | August 15, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Faculty members at Youngstown State University are faced with many opportunities to improve college life for students, but challenges still stand in the path to success. YSU President Jim Tressel spoke frankly to some 300 in attendance at his State of the University Address on Wednesday. While there are opportunities to take […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Faculty members at Youngstown State University are faced with many opportunities to improve college life for students, but challenges still stand in the path to success. YSU President Jim Tressel spoke frankly to some 300 in attendance at his State of the University Address on Wednesday. While...

Johnson Praises Students at New Castle School of Trades | August 15, 2019

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — For the first time in many years, there is a workforce development problem in Ohio, inasmuch as there are more jobs than there are workers to fill them. That was the message from U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-6 Ohio, who spoke Wednesday morning to about 50 students at New Castle School […]

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio -- For the first time in many years, there is a workforce development problem in Ohio, inasmuch as there are more jobs than there are workers to fill them. That was the message from U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-6 Ohio, who spoke Wednesday morning to about 50...

Sodexo Helps Austintown Schools ‘Stuff the Bus’ | August 14, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Students at Austintown Local Schools will start the year with new school supplies as well as meals thanks to Sodexo | Roth. For its inaugural Stuff the Bus initiative, the facilities management company worked with the school district to identify a list of needed supplies, says its marketing coordinator, Christina Denham. From […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Students at Austintown Local Schools will start the year with new school supplies as well as meals thanks to Sodexo | Roth. For its inaugural Stuff the Bus initiative, the facilities management company worked with the school district to identify a list of needed supplies, says its...

YSU Marching Pride Tunes Up for 2019-20 Season | August 14, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Despite the cloudy skies and rain Tuesday, the Youngstown State University Marching Pride still put in time to practice. Having flexibility and being able to make the most of anything comes along with being a part of YSU Marching Pride, said Brandt Payne, the director of athletic bands. While indoors, band members […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Despite the cloudy skies and rain Tuesday, the Youngstown State University Marching Pride still put in time to practice. Having flexibility and being able to make the most of anything comes along with being a part of YSU Marching Pride, said Brandt Payne, the director of athletic...

First Ever Skilled Trades Expo Scheduled for Fall | August 14, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A new event will give students interested in the skilled trades an opportunity for hands-on experience and guidance for a direct pathway to a career. Attendees of the inaugural Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo will get to speak with industry professionals about careers in the skilled trades and experience the skills necessary […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A new event will give students interested in the skilled trades an opportunity for hands-on experience and guidance for a direct pathway to a career. Attendees of the inaugural Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo will get to speak with industry professionals about careers in the skilled trades...

YSU Civil Engineering Students Take Top Prize | August 13, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Civil engineering students from Youngstown State University took top honors at a competition that focused on water and environment science and engineering. At the 2019 Student Design Competition of the Northeast Section of the Ohio Water Environment Association, Christopher Metzinger, Spencer Desalvo, Tyler Stratton and Walter Wasilewski beat teams from six other […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Civil engineering students from Youngstown State University took top honors at a competition that focused on water and environment science and engineering. At the 2019 Student Design Competition of the Northeast Section of the Ohio Water Environment Association, Christopher Metzinger, Spencer Desalvo, Tyler Stratton and Walter Wasilewski...

‘Rethinking Manufacturing’ Video Screening Aug. 19 | August 12, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Two Youngstown State University graduates and a professor are featured in a video that takes a look at the changes in manufacturing. “Rethinking Manufacturing” features YSU graduates Ashley Totin, a project engineer at America Makes, and Zac Divencenzo, co-founder and chief operating officer of Juggerbot 3D, along with Martin Cala, YSU professor […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Two Youngstown State University graduates and a professor are featured in a video that takes a look at the changes in manufacturing. "Rethinking Manufacturing" features YSU graduates Ashley Totin, a project engineer at America Makes, and Zac Divencenzo, co-founder and chief operating officer of Juggerbot 3D, along...

GCC Career Services Recognized by Princeton Review | August 12, 2019

GROVE CITY, Pa. – The Princeton Review has named Grove City College to several lists in its annual education guide, “The Best 385 Colleges,” including Best Northeastern School, Best Value College and Best Career Services, where the college holds the No. 12 spot in the nation. “We strive to provide first-rate and comprehensive opportunities for […]

GROVE CITY, Pa. – The Princeton Review has named Grove City College to several lists in its annual education guide, “The Best 385 Colleges,” including Best Northeastern School, Best Value College and Best Career Services, where the college holds the No. 12 spot in the nation. “We strive to provide...

NASA Summer Camp Broadens Horizons for Success After 6 Students | August 8, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Success After 6 students are experiencing what it takes to work for NASA at a four-day summer camp through the collaboration of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley and Advanced Methods in Innovation. Advanced Methods in Innovation, or AMI, received a grant for nearly $5,000 from the NASA Glenn […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Success After 6 students are experiencing what it takes to work for NASA at a four-day summer camp through the collaboration of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley and Advanced Methods in Innovation. Advanced Methods in Innovation, or AMI, received a grant for nearly...

YSU Scholarship Created in Honor of Humphries | August 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new scholarship created to honor former Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber President Tom Humphries will support students in Youngstown State University’s business and economic programs. During Humphries time with the organization, from 1997 to 2017, Regional Chamber membership doubled to 3,000, helped bring in $5 billion in area investment and led infrastructure projects […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new scholarship created to honor former Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber President Tom Humphries will support students in Youngstown State University’s business and economic programs. During Humphries time with the organization, from 1997 to 2017, Regional Chamber membership doubled to 3,000, helped bring in $5 billion in area...