YSU students rank in top quarter nationally in mathematics contest

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A team of seven Youngstown State University students ranked in the top quarter of competitors nationwide in the 2015 William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, the best known and most prestigious mathematics contest in North America. Nearly 4,300 students from 554 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada participated. The Putnam exam, administered by the Mathematical Associati

Documentary and discussion on sexual assault on campus this week

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"The Hunting Ground" an award-winning documentary about sexual assault on college campuses and what its creators say is a failure of college administrations to deal with it adequately, will be screened 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Youngstown State University. The free screening, open to the public, is in Room 358 of DeBartolo Hall. The university will also host a panel discussion 11 a.m. Friday, April 22, in Room 2212 Williamson Hall on campus.

Professor establishes "88 Hearts" scholarship for piano students

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“88 Hearts for YSU” is the name of a new scholarship established by Caroline Oltmanns, professor of Piano at the Dana School of Music, for piano students attending Youngstown State University. The title of the scholarship is homage to the 88 keys on a piano. Donors have the opportunity to contribute $114 per key to fully endow the scholarship to $

Graduating seniors art show opens at McDonough Museum

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The art of 14 Youngstown State University students receiving bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts this spring are featured in the Spring Graduating BFA Exhibition, opening Friday, April 22, in the McDonough Museum of Art. An opening reception is set for 6 to 8 p.m. April 22. The exhibit remains through May 6. Artworks include painting, graphic + interactive design, printmaking, photography, and interdisciplinary studies.

Youngstown CPE Day scheduled for May 26

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Youngstown CPE Day, a seminar designed to assist certified public accountants and accounting professionals working in business and industry, is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, in Williamson Hall at Youngstown State University. The event, which will help CPEs with tax modifications, technology developments, A&A updates and ethics training, is offered by the Williamson College of Business Administration and cosponsored by the Ohio Society of CPAs. Conference sessions include: EBPA: Enhancing Audit Quality; The “Path” Forward-What You Need To Know About a Permanent R&D Credit; CPAs in I

Harvard prof keynotes at Women in Accounting/Finance Celebration

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The Lariccia School of Accounting and Finance in the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University hosts the Second Annual Women in Accounting and Finance Celebration 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 22, in Williamson Hall. The theme of the event is “Think BIG – Bridging Into Greatness” and will include two panels about expanding professional network and career development in business.

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