Youngstown State student earns prestigious international Rhodes Scholarship

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YSU only fourth public university in Ohio to receive the award

Ashley E. Orr of Columbiana, Ohio, a senior at Youngstown State University, has been named a Rhodes Scholar, the first YSU student to receive the prestigious international scholarship. YSU is only the fourth public university in Ohio to have a student win the award in the Rhodes’ 112-year history, joining Ohio State University, Miami University and the University of Cincinnati.

Book-signing set for YSU professors' new book, "Italian Americans of the Greater Mahoning Valley"

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Youngstown State University History professors Martha Pallante and Donna DeBlasio will sign copies of their latest book, “Italian Americans of the Greater Mahoning Valley,” 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov.

YSU signs agreements with five Chinese universities

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Youngstown State University has signed agreements with five universities in China as part of an effort to expand the institution’s global reach. The agreements, which set the framework for a variety of educational collaborations, were inked during a two-week trip to China by a six-person delegation from YSU. “There are tremendous opportunities in China for YSU to build relationships and establish partnerships that we believe, over the long haul, could be extremely beneficial for our students, faculty and the greater Youngstown community,” said Martin Abraham, YSU provost and a member of the

Phi Kappa Phi deems YSU a Chapter of Excellence

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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has recognized the Youngstown State University chapter as a Chapter of Excellence, the highest commendation a chapter can receive from the organization. The award is given to chapters that excel in recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service to others. Only 29 chapters received the recognition this year.
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