YSU Magazine Summer 2008

Abstract

YSU associate biology professor Gary Walker and YSU alumnus Dr. Carl Ansevin are working with students to research a rare neuromuscular disease. YSU's next 100 years is speculated on. A bronze sculpture of Howard Jones, YSU's first president, was unveiled in May as part of the university's Centennial Celebration. The new $34.3 million, state-of-the-art building for the Williamson College of Business Administration has a groundbreaking ceremony planned for October. U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan rolls out the red carpet for alumni entrepreneurs to return to the Mahoning Valley. A comprehensive look at campus news, events and programs are given. The first graduating class of Youngstown Early College is featured. The Penguin women's track and field team continues its dominance in the Horizon League, winning the outdoor title this spring. The largest fundraising campaign in YSU's history reaches two significant milestones. YSU Magazine introduces "Alumni Spotlight," a new feature profiling nine YSU graduates. Class notes are given.