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Kimberley Agard is the new president of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW). After the votes were tallied on Thursday night at the Dalkeith, St Michael headquarters, Agard finished with 393 votes to 183 for Fabian Jones. Charles Bostic easily won the first vice-president post with 426 to 127 for Daria Cave. John Parris brushed aside David Denny 436 to 122 to be elected second vice president, and with …

Tressel’s salary is $375,000 while Smith’s is $250,000, according to the university. “We are happy to have the leaders of our executive team securely in place to continue their great work in service of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and the greater Mahoning and Shenango valley communities,” board Chair Anita Hackstedde said. Tressel was named YSU’s ninth president in 2014, agreeing to a three-year contract and then one-year extensions through June 2021. The latest extens...

Mar 4, 2021 YOUNGSTOWN — Contract extensions for Youngstown State University’s top two executives ­ President Jim Tressel and Provost Brien Smith ­ were unanimously approved today by the YSU Board of Trustees. Tressel’s salary is $375,000 while Smithás is $250,000, according to the university. “We are happy to have the leaders of our executive team securely in place to continue their great work in service of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and the greater Mahoning ...

ALLIE VUGRINCIC YOUNGSTOWN — City Mayor Jamael Tito Brown shared his life story and wisdom with graduates at Youngstown State University’s virtual commencement ceremony on Sunday. “For me, growing up in a single-parent home and with a father that was in and out of jail, I should be a statistic that you should be reading about,” Brown said. “But today I’m standing before you as the 51st mayor of the city of Youngstown because of my faith, my family and my friends.” Brown, a two-t...

YOUNGSTOWN — City Mayor Jamael Tito Brown shared his life story and wisdom with graduates at Youngstown State University’s virtual commencement ceremony on Sunday. “For me, growing up in a single-parent home and with a father that was in and out of jail, I should be a statistic that you should be reading about,” Brown said. “But today I’m standing before you as the 51st mayor of the city of Youngstown because of my faith, my family and my friends.” Brown, a two-time graduate of Y...

Dec 12, 2020 YOUNGSTOWN– Youngstown Mayor Jamael “Tito” Brown will give the commencement address and 1,020 graduates will receive degrees as Youngstown State University celebrates virtual Fall Commencement at 2 p.m. Sunday. The ceremony, moved to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is available online on the YSU homepage, YouTube and Facebook. YSU President Jim Tressel will lead the ceremony, with additional remarks from Provost Brien Smith and deans from each of the university...

Dec 10, 2020 YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jamael Tito Brown gives the commencement address and 1,020 graduates receive degrees as Youngstown State University celebrates fall commencement — though virtually — 2 p.m. Sunday. The ceremony, moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is available on the YSU homepage, YouTube and Facebook. YSU President Jim Tressel will lead the ceremony, with additional remarks from Provost Brien Smith and deans from each of the university’s colleges. Brown gives th...

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Dec 9, 2020 YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jamael “Tito” Brown gives the commencement address and 1,020 graduates receive degrees as Youngstown State University celebrates fall commencement — though virtually — 2 p.m. Sunday. The ceremony, moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is available on the YSU homepage, YouTube and Facebook. YSU President Jim Tressel will lead the ceremony, with additional remarks from Provost Brien Smith and deans from each of the university’s colleges. Brown give...