Mission Statement:
Youngstown State University-an urban research university-emphasizes a creative, integrated approach to education, scholarship, and service. The University places students at its center; leads in the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge; advances civic, scientific, and technological development; and fosters collaboration to enrich the region and the world.
The University:
-Creates diverse educational experiences that develop ethical, intellectually curious students who are invested in their communities;
-Provides access to a broad range of undergraduate programs;
-Offers graduate programs in selected areas of excellence, including those that meet the needs of the region;
-Supports economic development through applied learning and research;
-Integrates teaching and learning, scholarship, and civic engagement;
-Fosters understanding of diversity, sustainability, and global perspectives; and
-Advances the intellectual and cultural life of the city, region, and world.
