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MCCTC students achieve at national contest

MCCTC information technology students place at national competition


Spring Fling benefits Millcreek Children’s Center

Millcreek Children’s Center event benefits early childhood development programming


KSU researchers study smartphones

Talking, texting reduces exercise intensity, Kent researchers find


YSU faculty members honored

The event was at the DeBartolo Stadium Club at Stambaugh Stadium


Symposium planned by Westminster alumni

Westminster event focuses on networking and professional development


Grant awarded to Grove City College professor

Grove City to seminar in Germany and Poland


Westminster students earn recognition

Westminster students plan 18th in worldwide online business simulation


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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1 long road, 1 short brings YSU students to Saturday graduation

One took the long road and one took the short road, but Cameron Dinopoulos and Jeff Kalina ended up at the same place at the same time.


YSU grad undergoes painful limb-lengthening surgeries

Kelsey Ault, who graduates from YSU today, says painful surgeries were worth it


Dad-, mom-daughter duos make graduation family affair

Bob Fusco and his daughter, Brooke, of Beaver Township graduate today from Youngstown State University. Fusco, 56, attended YSU in the 1970s but left to work two jobs. He returned to complete his degree a few years ago and graduates magna cum laude. Brooke, 21, graduates summa cum laude.


AMS STEM students track down weather balloon after launching it Thursday morning

Group of students found the balloon in Johnstown, Pa.


Youngstown students make their voices heard

Chaney’s dress code will change next year through the work of that school’s Quaglia Team


Kent professors receive federal grants

Federal grants to two Kent State professors total $225K


Summer arts camp planned for grades five to seven

Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV plans summer arts camp