• YSU receives "All Steinway" honors 

  Rodgers, Bill (2004-11-09)

  YSU's Dana School of Music has purchased 68 new Steinway pianos. The new instruments allowed Dana to be designated as an "All- Steinway School."
• Smith has held many positions in her 38 year career at YSU 

  Turocy, Rebecca (1977-04-22)

  The long career of Mary B. Smith was highlighted. During her years of service at YSU, Smith served as head of the health and physical education departments, recorder, university registrar and director of career planning ...
• YSU launches new adult program; area sites encourage registration 

  Mitrovich, Lucille (1974-07-25)

  Adult education came to YSU through the approval of a new adult student recruitment program. Called the "Adult Student Outreach," the program was designed to use direct mail, newspapers, television, radio coverage, and ...
• Bliss Hall will receive update 

  Owens, Ashley (2002-07-11)

  $3.3 million dollars will be spent to expand Bliss Hall. Increased enrollment and additional accreditation requirements within the art department made the renovation necessary.
• YSU Flying Club buys aircraft; expands facilities for members 

  Lowry, Tom (1974-07-25)

  The YSU Flying Club bought a Cessna 150 and incorporated as the Youngstown Flying Club, Inc. The club was based at the Youngstown Executive Airport; membership was open to all.
• CUE-mail system debuts 

  Geisel, Kelly (2002-09-05)

  CUE-mail, Common University E-mail, is fully functional. The campus-wide system will replace different systems used across campus.
• Community flocks to penguin auction 

  Rogers, Chuck (2004-11-02)

  The auction of 29 penguin statues brought in over $190,000. The money will be used to support local art and community groups.
• Faculty grants top $4 million 

  Houston, Alicia (2002-11-14)

  YSU faculty garnered over $4 million in grants. This is a 17% increase from last year.
• The new Jones Hall 

  Unknown author (1978-09-29)

  Photographic story of the remodeled Jones Hall.
• YSU gets Bryson, Arlington Sts., will police traffic 

  Unknown author (1971-01-22)

  The City of Youngstown transferred control of portions of Bryson and Arlington Streets to YSU. This action represented an important step in bringing the University's Master Plan into fruition. Stressing the necessity of ...
• YSU names new pro fundraiser 

  Unknown author (1993-01-12)

  The appointment of Vern Snyder as executive director of university development at YSU is announced.
• Benefits plan passes by slim margin 

  Poe, Christina (2004-10-28)

  The YSU Board of Trustees will meet tonight for a final vote on a proposal extending health care benefits to same-sex domestic partners of YSU employees. The proposal has already been approved by the Board's Internal ...
• Trustees approve same-sex benefits 

  Crist, Leonard (2004-11-02)

  The YSU Board of Trustees approved the extension of health care benefits to the same-sex domestic partners of YSU empolyees. The measure passed by a narrow margin.
• Hirsch appointed as new executive director of administrative services 

  King, Kasey (1995-07-26)

  Phil Hirsch has been promoted to executive director of Administrative Services by President Leslie Cochran. In his new capacity, Hirsch will be responsible for the University's physical and support facilities.
• Press Day 2003 

  Unknown author (2003-04-29)

  The Tri-County Journalism Association sponsered Press Day at YSU.
• Coach Beede, Dr. Pfau die during December break 

  Unknown author (1973-01-05)

  The deaths of retired head football coach Dwight "Dike" Beede and English department chair Margaret Pfau were announced. The cause of Beede's death was accidental drowning; Dr. Pfau succumbed to a long illness at Northside ...
• Former chair of English fills vacant A&S position 

  Ujhelyi, Stephanie (1993-05-11)

  Dr. Barbara H. Brothers, chair of the YSU English Department and acting dean of the Graduate School, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences effective July 1, 1993.
• Dr. Harder honored 

  Unknown author (1960-02-19)

  Dr. Kelsie B. Harder, a Youngstown University teacher of literature and logic, was appointed Secretary-Treasurer of the American Name Society, an organization devoted to the study of all types of appellations (personal, ...
• Maag plugs into wireless tech 

  Poe, Christina (2004-01-29)

  Maag Library is the test site for YSU's exploration of wireless technology. Network Services will evaluate both usage and effectiveness.
• Officials abandon protocal, give the job to Habat 

  Boninsegna, Jami; Olin, Angela (2002-06-20)

  Dr. David Sweet and a majority of the YSU Board of Trustees installed John Habat into the position of administrative vice president without conducting a national search. This action is a violation of university protocal.

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