Increasing Excellence

Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel says that everyone at YSU should try to increase their excellence.


Jim Tressel Comma

Bertram de Souza explains to Jim Tressel that it's the text printed after his name that changes the perception of his character.


With Tradition Comes Responsibility

Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel recounts a story about the importance of tradition.


Katy Provost

In between serious discussions, Jim Tressel and the editorial board have a few laughs together.


Tressel's Biggest Win

Jim Tressel always used to say his biggest win while coaching in Youngstown was off the field.


Fund Raider

Bertam de Souza questions Jim Tressel about the long list of backers who pushed for his installment as Youngstown State's president.


Saving Youngstown

When asked whether he plans on saving the city, Tressel says he prefers frank critique to flattering praise.


Deciding Factors

When asked why he hadn't applied for Youngstown State's presidency before this year, Jim Tressel explains his reasoning.


Tressel and Tribulations

When asked about his personal reflections on past mistakes, Jim Tressel takes a positive outlook toward the future.


YSU Improvements

President of Youngstown State University, Jim Tressel, outlines the capital improvements being planned for YSU and the surrounding areas. Everything from road work, student housing, and commercial development are included in the plans.


Students, campus personnel like former coach’s message

The associate dean of the STEM College believes Jim Tressel can accomplish more at YSU than at the University of Akron


YSU presidential finalist says he would ‘commit years’

The third finalist, the president of Southern Oregon University, visits campus today

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YSU LIVE | University union leadership endorses Tressel for president

YSU LIVE | Cullinan thrilled to be on campus


As last YSU candidate speaks, unions back another

As a Youngstown State University presidential finalist, Mary Cullinan, president of Southern Oregon University, speaks to YSU constituent groups, talking about her accomplishments at SOU and why she’d like to come to YSU. Cullinan was on campus Wednesday, the third of three finalists to visit YSU.


YSU trustees meet at 7:30 a.m. today

UA trustees picked University of Toledo’s provost as 16th president


New Tressel era begins at YSU

Jim Tressel, acting president of Youngstown State University, talks to the media in his office in Tod Hall Friday, his first day in office. He becomes president July 1.


Tressel, deans chillin' for ALS

YSU President Jim Tressel winces as student Danny Price pours a bucket of ice on him in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Students raised $269 for ALS research from tickets for the event.


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Tressel speaks on trust, ethics to business community

The Mahoning Valley's Better Business Bureau had its first Annual Meeting of Accredited Businesses on Wednesday at the Covelli Centre.

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YSU grads will leave ‘city of their comfort,’ Fleischer says

Renee Kathryn White, center, displays the joy of victory after receiving her master’s in social work during Saturday afternoon’s commencement.

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Lordstown Motors Corp. CEO seeks relationship with YSU

The head of the Lordstown Motors Corp., which wants to purchase the idled General Motors plant in Lordstown, and about five company officials met Friday on the campus of Youngstown State University with university leaders, including President Jim Tressel, right, as well as state Sens. Sean O’Brien and other community leaders.