A woman halts at the sight of the latest red cashmere sweater on a mannequin at Macy’s. Despite the high price tag, the soft material and precise gold...

Presidential Installation: Photos and speech
Randy J. Dunn was formally installed as the eighth president of Youngstown State University during a ceremony Friday afternoon, Nov. 1, in Beeghly Cen...

YSU’s research reputation grows ‘diffractometer by diffractometer’
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan came to campus earlier this fall and brought a check with him. Ryan announced at a news conference that the National Science Founda...

Prof plays key role in international auto standards
Look under the hood of a German-made BMW or an American-made Ford, and you’ll find an intricate maze of electrical and electronic systems and wiring t...

The thrill of publishing: “Like a little kid on Christmas”
Your first day of kindergarten. Your first date. Your first child…Your first published scholarly paper. “I’m like a little kid on Christmas,” says Ama...

Research: PT patient expectations don’t matter
So, you’ve got some back pain and are headed to your first appointment with your physical therapist. You’re expecting the therapist to sta...

Early College at YSU among elite on state report cards
Youngstown Early College, a partnership of the Youngstown city schools and YSU, is again ranked among the best high schools in the area. The high scho...

YSU’s improved comp labs target freshmen
YSU composition labs in the basement of Maag Library and DeBartolo Hall were renovated from the ground up this summer with new carpeting, paint, furni...

YSU ConneX builds communications strategies for local businesses
Marketing campaigns that cost almost nothing for local organizations, faculty research and service opportunities, hands-on student experience, and a s...

President Dunn: State of the University challenged, hopeful
Challenged, but hopeful for the future. That’s how YSU President Randy J. Dunn summarized the State of the University during an hour-long address befo...

Renovations completed at Cushwa, DeBartolo halls
Gordon Frissora strolled down the hallway on the second floor of Cushwa Hall toward his newly renovated office, not knowing quite what to expect. “My ...

Ed ONeill receives honorary degree, speaks at YSU commencement
Youngstown native and television star Ed O’Neill, who is currently featured in the hit show Modern Family, received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree ...