The New YSU! Higher Learning Commission Renews Accreditation | September 26, 2018

By Joseph Mosca, dean of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Higher Learning Commission is an organization that oversees the accreditation of degree-granting universities in midwestern and south-central states. Ohio is one of those states and Youngstown State University is one of those universities. YSU has been accredited by […]

By Joseph Mosca, dean of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Higher Learning Commission is an organization that oversees the accreditation of degree-granting universities in midwestern and south-central states. Ohio is one of those states and Youngstown State University is one of those universities....

$1.9M Scholarship Gift to YSU Honors Kaufman Legacy | September 25, 2018

$1.9M Scholarship Gift to YSU Honors Ned Kaufman Legacy

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A scholarship of $1.9 million was donated to the Beeghly College of Education at Youngstown State University by the estate of Ned Kaufman, a YSU alum and local teacher. The gift, which sets aside $80,000 per year in scholarships for students in the education college, was announced Tuesday morning at Beeghly Hall. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A scholarship of $1.9 million was donated to the Beeghly College of Education at Youngstown State University by the estate of Ned Kaufman, a YSU alum and local teacher. The gift, which sets aside $80,000 per year in scholarships for students in the education college, was announced...

A ‘Seamless’ History of Youngstown Steel | September 25, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — It starts, as most history lessons do, at the beginning. Before Vallourec Star erected its billion-dollar steel mill in Youngstown, before Black Monday, before Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. set a company record of 3,452 tons of steel produced in a day – over the course of three shifts – during World […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- It starts, as most history lessons do, at the beginning. Before Vallourec Star erected its billion-dollar steel mill in Youngstown, before Black Monday, before Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. set a company record of 3,452 tons of steel produced in a day – over the course of...

YSU Physical Therapy Profs Tour Chinese Centers | September 24, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Two Youngstown State University physical therapy professors presented at regional hospital seminars in China and toured a physical rehabilitation center over the summer. Nancy Landgraff, professor and chairwoman of the department of physical therapy, and professor Weiqing Ge presented at Handan Central Hospital and First Affiliated Hospital of Xian Jaiotong University. At […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Two Youngstown State University physical therapy professors presented at regional hospital seminars in China and toured a physical rehabilitation center over the summer. Nancy Landgraff, professor and chairwoman of the department of physical therapy, and professor Weiqing Ge presented at Handan Central Hospital and First Affiliated Hospital...

Grove City College Accounting Program Named ‘Most Affordable’ | September 21, 2018

GROVE CITY, Pa. – Grove City College has been named to AccountingEDU’s list of the most affordable accounting baccalaureates in the country, one of just two schools in Pennsylvania to make the list. Schools are graded on job placement rates, cost per credit and the first-time pass rate of alumni on certified public accountant exams. […]

GROVE CITY, Pa. – Grove City College has been named to AccountingEDU’s list of the most affordable accounting baccalaureates in the country, one of just two schools in Pennsylvania to make the list. Schools are graded on job placement rates, cost per credit and the first-time pass rate of alumni...

The New YSU! Work in Bhutan Yields Useful Information | September 17, 2018

By Kenneth Miller, professor in Youngstown State University’s Beeghly College of Education YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In January, I had the privilege to represent the department of counseling, school psychology, and educational leadership at Youngstown State University and travel to Bhutan to conduct research on mental health issues. Sponsored by YSU and the National Board for […]

By Kenneth Miller, professor in Youngstown State University’s Beeghly College of Education YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In January, I had the privilege to represent the department of counseling, school psychology, and educational leadership at Youngstown State University and travel to Bhutan to conduct research on mental health issues. Sponsored by YSU...

Silly Science Sunday Going ‘Full STEAM’ Ahead | September 14, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – This year’s Silly Science Sunday promises to end with a bang. Literally, according to Ralf Urbach, senior edutainer at Oh Wow! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology. The Oh Wow staff member — better known to the pubic as “Mr. Ralf” — offered few details about what […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – This year’s Silly Science Sunday promises to end with a bang. Literally, according to Ralf Urbach, senior edutainer at Oh Wow! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology. The Oh Wow staff member -- better known to the pubic as “Mr. Ralf” --...

At Sweeney, Careers Waiting for Auto Tech Students | September 13, 2018

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Lucas Hernandez began working on cars at a young age. A senior at Mahoning County Career & Technical Center, he didn’t enjoy reading or books much, he acknowledged. He loved the “The Fast and the Furious” films and was fascinated with how cars worked, and often helped his father out working on […]

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Lucas Hernandez began working on cars at a young age. A senior at Mahoning County Career & Technical Center, he didn’t enjoy reading or books much, he acknowledged. He loved the “The Fast and the Furious” films and was fascinated with how cars worked, and often helped...

NEOMED Fundraising Campaign Brings in $44M | September 11, 2018

ROOTSTOWN, Ohio – After three years of work, Northeast Ohio Medical University passed the goal for its largest fundraising campaign ever, bringing in more than $40 million. A celebration was held over the weekend to celebrate and announce the final total for the Shine On campaign: $44,014,352. “A philanthropic culture has been built at NEOMED […]

ROOTSTOWN, Ohio – After three years of work, Northeast Ohio Medical University passed the goal for its largest fundraising campaign ever, bringing in more than $40 million. A celebration was held over the weekend to celebrate and announce the final total for the Shine On campaign: $44,014,352. “A philanthropic culture...

Westminster in Top 30% of Nation’s Colleges | September 10, 2018

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education have ranked Westminster College No. 281 on their 2019 list of the county’s best colleges. The ranking puts the college in New Wilmington, Pa., among the top 30% nationally. Schools are graded on resources, engagement, outcomes and environment. “The deeply experiential, collaborative education […]

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education have ranked Westminster College No. 281 on their 2019 list of the county’s best colleges. The ranking puts the college in New Wilmington, Pa., among the top 30% nationally. Schools are graded on resources, engagement, outcomes and environment....