Youngstown State University Foundation

Dr. Patrick J. Bateman, Distinguished Professor of Management and Director of the MBA Program, was designated the Lariccia Family Endowed Professorship on Saturday, November 2, at a bestowal ceremony in Williamson Hall. Learn more on our website by following the link below. https://shorturl.at/kD7UC

Happy United Nations Day and #throwbackthursday to when YSU broke the record for the largest gathering of people dressed like penguins!  Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says that education is a human right. Your gift can meet a critical need for students to have access to high-quality college education in Northeast Ohio. Today, can you contribute to providing YSU students with scholarships and special opportunities? Click the link below to give today! https://lnkd.in/eyUJc9cJ

Bruce J. Zoldan, in collaboration with Youngstown State University Foundation, announced today the reinstatement and redirection of the balance of the March 2023, $5 Million pledge made by the Zoldan Family to YSU, which is now going to the Dana School of Music. To learn more about this gift, please read the article on our website through the link provided - https://shorturl.at/NDeSo

Meet Rayvin! Rayvin is a senior anthropology student at YSU who has made the most of her college experience. From extracurricular activities to studying abroad, she has been able to expand her horizons. She has credited this to the kindness of donors who have funded the scholarships she has received through the YSU Foundation.  Every year, the needs of students are met through scholarships and programs funded by the generosity of alumni and community members. This season, will you help meet the needs of students like Rayvin through a gift?  Follow the link in our bio to give now or by following the link below! https://lnkd.in/gpkTfV-G

Happy DAF Day! Did you know that, as of last year, we now offer donor advised funds with the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley? Donors participating in the program agree to establish a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation with a minimum of 50% of the annual proceeds going to YSU or the YSU Foundation. The remaining 50% of the proceeds can be distributed to various non-profit agencies and other eligible charitable recipients.

Two of our staff members are back at Crescendo Interactive, Inc.'s Practical Planned Giving Conference for the second year in a row! Senior Development Officer Andrew and Associate Development Officer Elena are in San Diego to enhance their skills through educational sessions. #youngstown #plannedgiving #PPGC2024

Thank you to all the donors and students who attended our very first "Gratitude Day" celebration yesterday! This event was the first of its kind: one gathering for donors to meet the recipients of their scholarship(s) and to celebrate those students for their academic achievements. Thank you to the generous scholarship donors, and to the students who are excelling at YSU!

Dr. Corey Andrews, a professor of English at Youngstown State University, has been named the second Grace Ruth Memorial Endowed Professor of English at YSU.   The professorship was bestowed at a ceremony on Tuesday, August 27 at DeBartolo Hall on the YSU campus. To learn more about Dr. Andrews and Grace Ruth, read the article on our website: https://lnkd.in/gC7H6TVJ

As Make a Will Month ends, we wanted to share a story about the Stone Bridge on campus and how your giving can stand the test of time and impact students' lives.  #plannedgiving #philanthropy #estateplanning

Welcome back to campus, Guins! Have a great first week back to school 📝 The good news is that we will be a part of the festivities! Come see our table at YSU Day on Friday, August 30th from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Be sure to stop by for some good information and goodies!