Pictured from left to right: Casey Krell, incoming president, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley; Shari Harrell, CFMV president; Paul McFadden, president, Youngstown State University Foundation; and Heather Chunn, vice president of operations and human...

Flor “Shorty” and Elba Navarro, two prominent philanthropists in the Valley, were recognized for creating over $1.5 million in endowed scholarships at the YSU Foundation at a special presentation on campus. The lobby, hallway and receiving area outside the Office of...

The District Three Ohio Nurses Association has established a $650,000 endowment at the Youngstown State University Foundation, resulting in the creation of four scholarships. The endowment was celebrated today, August 23, at the YSU Foundation. “The District Three...

The Gelbman Foundation has pledged a $1.5 million gift to Youngstown State University’s Zoldan Family Student Center campaign to rebuild and revitalize the campus’s student center. In recognition of the gift, the Center’s new multi-purpose room will be named in honor...

Originally written by McKenzie Hull of Briarfield Health Care Centers.  The Watson-Reese Scholarship has awarded its 2023 scholarships to nine outstanding students who are pursuing their studies at Youngstown State University. Each scholar was carefully selected based...

The Youngstown State University Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of two new trustees to its Board of Trustees, for three-year terms that began on May 22nd, 2023. Alexa Sweeney Blackann and Kevin Helmick are the latest additions to the board of 42...