YSU Experiential Learning and Engagement

YSU Experiential Learning and Engagement

Welcome to the Youngstown State University Division of Experiential Learning and Engagement

 


Connecting Academics with Real-World Experiences

 

 

 

 


 

Experiential Learning in the News

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Williamson Innovation Park
From wetlands to the skies, students across the Mahoning Valley and beyond are being invited to Youngstown State University's Williamson Innovation Park – a unique outdoor STEM education hub that specializes in hands-on learning. As a key extension of YSU, this new initiative combines accessibility...
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Walk with a Doc logo
Doctor of Physical Therapy students from Youngstown State University are offering two free wellness events this June to promote health, physical activity and injury prevention for individuals across their lifespan. Both events will take place at Southern Park Mall in Boardman and are open to the...
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Drone Showcase
The Northeast Ohio Future Pilots Drone Showcase will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at the Williamson Innovation Park. Over 200 students and instructors from 12 school districts will gather for a day of hands-on drone demonstrations, industry insights and career...
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Winning Poster presentation
Youngstown State University honored students, faculty, staff and alumni for their service at the annual Community Engagement Symposium on April 15. The event highlighted community-engaged scholarship and awarded individuals for their contributions to the campus and the greater Youngstown community...
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Lauren Barrett and Emma Strope-Downs in front of the Kilcawley mural
As Youngstown State University prepares for the closure and renovation of Kilcawley Center, two interdisciplinary studio art students ensured its legacy lives on by leading the creation of a commemorative mural that blends the YSU community’s nostalgia with their vibrant creativity. Lauren Barrett...
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YSU students, Brianna Anderson and Madelyn Welsh in the Dietetics lab
YSU students, Brianna Anderson and Madelyn Welsh, hosted a special cooking class for 10 pre- and post-op bariatric patients from Mercy Health, organized by YSU Professor, Jeanine Mincher. This annual event is a collaborative effort aimed at engaging the community and providing valuable hands-on...
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Bestselling author Alan Gratz will be the Thomas and Carol Gay Memorial Lecturer at the 2025 Youngstown State University English Festival, set for April 9-11 on the YSU campus. Gratz, the author of 20 young adult books, regularly appears on the New York Times bestseller lists. His book “Refugee”...
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YSU Penguin Pulse Community Engagement Symposium logo
Campus and community members are invited to the YSU Community Engagement Symposium on Tuesday, April 15 from 11:30 am to 4:30 p.m. in Kilcawley Center. YSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners will share their stories of engaging with the community through oral and poster...
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YSU Pre-Vet Society logo
Youngstown State University’s Pre-Veterinary Society is hosting The Marjorie Hartman Family Foundation Pet Clinic on campus, offering free and low-cost vaccines, exams and other treatments performed by licensed veterinarians. The clinic will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, April 6, at the...
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Youngstown State University’s Bitonte College of Health and Human Services is continuing its commitment to public health by supporting Walk with a Doc, a free community wellness initiative. The program, held at 10 a.m. at the Southern Park Mall, features YSU faculty members leading discussions on...