Faculty Success

Welcome to Faculty Success, a webpage that recognizes and celebrates the scholarly work and honors of the faculty and staff at Youngstown State University. Here you will find stories about academic activities and awards, publications and presentations, research grants and media appearances. Make sure to also take a look at the Excellence at Work e-newsletter, as well as the searchable online Faculty Experts List.

To submit items for Excellence at Work, complete the online form.

For more information, contact Ron Cole, director of University Communications, at racole01@ysu.edu or 330-941-3285, or Becky Rose, assistant director of University Communications, at rarose01@ysu.edu or 330-941-2159.

Betty Jo Licata

Dean Licata chairs AACSB Review Committee

February 22, 2019
Betty Jo Licata Betty Jo Licata, dean of the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University, has been appointed chair of the International Continuous Improvement Review...
YSU professor RJ Thompson with City of You sign

Prof earns Governor's Award for "City of You"

January 24, 2019
RJ Thompson, assistant professor of Graphic & Interactive Design, will receive the Ohio Governor’s Award in the Arts for Community Development for the “City of You” project later this spring. The...
Michael Jerryson, associate professor of Religious Studies

Prof's work topic of national panel discussion

January 23, 2019
The work of Michael Jerryson, associate professor of Religious Studies, was the subject of a panel discussion at the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting in Denver late last year...
Members of the Dana Piano Trio

Faculty piano trio performs at Carnegie Hall

January 18, 2019
Youngstown State University’s Office of Alumni Engagement and the Cliffe College of Creative Arts and Communication are sponsoring a bus trip to New York to watch a performance by the YSU Dana School...
A photo of the site of the former house of Pearl Bryan, part    of the new exhibit by Associate Pro

Prof's exhibit on 19th century murder draws international attention

November 24, 2018
A photo of the site of the former house of Pearl Bryan, part of the new exhibit by Associate Professor Stephen Chalmers. A new mixed-art exhibit by Youngstown State University Associate...
Andrew Mitchell and Mike Crist

Concert this week recognizes Trombone faculty - past and present

November 24, 2018
Andrew Mitchell and Mike Crist The Dana School of Music presents a concert 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, to welcome a new member of the Dana family and recognize the successful career of another. The...
woman practicing pilates

Pilates: "You're going to walk out feeling better"

November 20, 2018
In recognition of YSU’s first graduating class from the new Master of Athletic Training program, and in anticipation of the upcoming calorie-filled holiday season and the still-to-come New Year’s...
Research Graphic

Office of Research presents YSU research awards

November 9, 2018
Provost Joe Mosca and President Jim Tressel with the recipients of research awards from the YSU Office of Research. The Youngstown State University Office of Research honored faculty and staff at the...
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YSU's Sracic offers election night commentary on Japan TV

November 2, 2018
Paul Sracic Paul Sracic, professor and chair of the Department of Politics and International Relations at Youngstown State University, is taking his election night political analysis to Japan...
Man posing with mathematics books

Wakefield named Medical Mutual of Ohio Professor of Actuarial Science

October 19, 2018
Thomas Wakefield, professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Youngstown State University, has been named the first Medical Mutual of Ohio Endowed Professor of Actuarial...

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