YSU Materials Science Lab Publishes Breakthrough in Biodegradable Battery Technology
A team led by Dr. Priya Nair has published findings in Nature Materials showing a new manganese-based cell capable of powering small medical devices — fully dissolving in saline within 90 days. Three major medical device manufacturers have already reached out for partnership discussions.
The Dana School of Music and Department of Communication jointly submitted five student films — four earned regional Emmy nods, the most in school history.
At a downtown press conference, Mayor McNally cited three active YSU economic development programs as key drivers of Youngstown's resurgence in manufacturing and tech.
The student-run food security initiative expanded to three locations on campus and has served over 4,000 students since its launch in 2025.
Developed in partnership with Mercy Health and St. Elizabeth, the new track is one of only a handful of its kind at a mid-size public university in Ohio.
Competing against delegations from Georgetown, NYU, and Michigan, the Penguin team took top honors in the Security Council simulation for the second straight year.
The three-university collaboration will examine responsible AI deployment in healthcare settings, backed by a $1.8M grant from the Mellon Foundation.
The newly renovated center adds two full-time counselors and a dedicated employer recruiting suite, serving YSU's 600+ veteran and active-duty student population.
The five-year initiative will embed YSU nursing and pharmacy students directly into Mercy's telehealth platform, generating real-world clinical data for research.
A joint investigative piece on Mahoning Valley water quality, produced by YSU journalism students in partnership with WKBN-27, won the Ohio SPJ's Best Broadcast Reporting award.