$1M gift will establish multimedia center at YSU stadium.

YOUNGSTOWN

A gift to from a businessman and Youngstown State University graduate will benefit YSU's academics and athletics.

Don Constantini, founder of Falcon Transport and Comprehensive Logistics and a 1966 YSU alumnus, is donating $1 million toward construction of a multimedia center on the east side of Stambaugh Stadium.

“I’m fortunate to be able to give back to YSU,” Constantini said at the Tuesday morning announcement at the stadium.

The new center will benefit both student athletics and academics, he said.

The Don Constantini Multimedia Center will house classrooms and laboratories for YSU’s communications department and game-day activities at all stadium events.

Constantini, who lives in Canfield, views the university as an important part of the community.

“YSU is absolutely vital to our community,” he said.

YSU President Jim Tressel said this gift is just the latest from Constantini to YSU.

“No one has loved the university and the university football program and the university’s academics more than Don Constantini,” he said.

Read more about this generous community member in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.